retirement

Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

A tip of the hat to a trusted friend, mentor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Much to my father’s surprise, it was a hand-shake deal.  When Butch Furse offered to sell this newspaper to Paula and I 22 years ago we were living in Fremont, where I was pursuing a goal to become a daily newspaper publisher.
Alan Anderson has changed roles in the last month, transitioning from a 22-year tenure as store manager at Grosshans International to working part-time mowing lawns for the city and also helping out at the Schneider’s Hardware Gun Lounge.

Alan Anderson has changed roles in the last month, transitioning from a 22-year tenure as store manager at Grosshans International to working part-time mowing lawns for the city and also helping out at the Schneider’s Hardware Gun Lounge.

Anderson excited about changing gears

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Alan Anderson has seen a lot of change in a career of selling and servicing equipment on the front lines of agriculture, and these days he’s experiencing change in a whole new light, up close and personal.
After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

Lois Hixson retires from Aurora volleyball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Lois Hixson has always had a calculated approach to her coaching style. She was given the keys to a powerful vehicle and wanted to make sure when she moved on, it was in the same vein.
Hampton coach Diane Torson celebrates a point during her final state tournament run in 2016. The longtime Hawk coach is retiring from the varsity sideline after 36 seasons, but will continue to teach in the coming years.

Hampton coach Diane Torson celebrates a point during her final state tournament run in 2016. The longtime Hawk coach is retiring from the varsity sideline after 36 seasons, but will continue to teach in the coming years.

Torson retires after 36 seasons

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
More often than not, Diane Torson could get her point across with just a look. Way more often than not, a simple look led to winning seasons and state championships for the Hampton volleyball team.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

2 legends, 1 legacy

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The volleyball sidelines in Hamilton County this fall will be missing 63 years worth of head coaching experience -- 1,192 victories to 547 losses -- and two passionate women who made the sport better in Nebraska.
Diane Keller will retire this month as CEO at Memorial Community Health. She served as the fourth CEO since MCHI opened in 1964, following Harold Foster, Lawrence Vanderheiden and Bud Wall. Justin Wolf will begin his tenure as the new CEO later this month.

Diane Keller will retire this month as CEO at Memorial Community Health. She served as the fourth CEO since MCHI opened in 1964, following Harold Foster, Lawrence Vanderheiden and Bud Wall. Justin Wolf will begin his tenure as the new CEO later this month.

Keller reflects on half a century with MCHI

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Fifty years ago this week Diane Keller was hired as a newly graduated Registered Nurse in Aurora. Five decades and a professional lifetime later she will step away from the only employer she has ever known later this month, retiring as Memorial Community Health’s CEO.
Former Aurora football coach Randy Huebert, who now works as an area representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was the keynote speaker at a National Day of Prayer breakfast in Aurora.

Former Aurora football coach Randy Huebert, who now works as an area representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was the keynote speaker at a National Day of Prayer breakfast in Aurora.

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News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Heubert shares faith journey on National Day of Prayer Randy Huebert returned to a place he knows well Thursday, speaking this time not in his familiar role as a head football coach, but as a follower of Jesus Christ, sharing his faith on National Day of Prayer.
Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pam Emahizer reflects on 27 years at Aurora, 36 in education Aurora Public Schools is saying goodbye, for now, to another one of its teaching greats. After 36 years in education, Aurora fourth grade teacher Pam Emahizer will be retiring at the end of this school year.
A’ROR’N Bots team poses for a picture at the First Lego League Nebraska Championships Feb. 26. From left: Ella Curtis, Everett Hunnicutt, Jillian Stromer, Caleb Ruch and Thomas Brandl.

A’ROR’N Bots team poses for a picture at the First Lego League Nebraska Championships Feb. 26. From left: Ella Curtis, Everett Hunnicutt, Jillian Stromer, Caleb Ruch and Thomas Brandl.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
A’ROR’N Bots invited to international competition First Lego League (FLL) Razorback Invitational officials have invited the A’ROR’N Bots to an in-person competition on May 19-22 after winning third place in the statewide FLL tournament Feb. 26.