Time will tell if NDE board got message on health standards

The Nebraska Department of Education took a step back this week, agreeing to rethink proposed state health standards after an overwhelmingly negative response from Nebraska citizens.

Shared responsibility

As a new summer season begins there is both good news and cause for concern on a busy stretch of highway passing through Aurora.

‘End is in sight’

“It seems that an end to this pandemic may be in sight.” To hear those words coming from a local health official last week was music to the ears of area residents growing weary of the year-plus-long battle with COVID-19.

Major milestone

Congratulations are in order.  The News-Register proudly publishes its 20th annual academic achievement special edition this week called “Making the Grade.

A win-win proposal

A visionary partnership in Phillips could soon change the look of that community, creating opportunity not just in Phillips but throughout Hamilton County. Jeff Reed and Darren Bartunek announced plans recently to launch a 56-lot housing development project on the east edge of Phillips.

Broadband matters

If ever there was an issue that deserved unanimous consensus amongst Nebraska lawmakers, the need for providing high-speed internet access from border to border is it.

Who/what is HRI?

It’s a behind-the-scenes story worth knowing, telling and sharing.  Aurora has many unique recreational facilities and programs, all of which help make this community unique.

A tough choice

It’s decision time in America. After more than a year on a heated campaign trail, the last seven months playing out amidst a pandemic, voters are being asked to choose between two men, two parties, two platforms, and two very different visions for our country. The stakes could not be higher.

Sign of the times

The only thing constant in this world is change, and as of this week the News-Register has changed the look and feel of its online footprint. After months of discussion and review, we launched an updated version of our website in an effort to enhance our operation on several fronts.