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Laura Reeson and her son, Quinn, experiment with one of many exhibit’s at Thursday’s STEM Night hosted by Giltner Public Schools.

Laura Reeson and her son, Quinn, experiment with one of many exhibit’s at Thursday’s STEM Night hosted by Giltner Public Schools.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
STEM night in Giltner Science, community and fun combined to fill the Giltner gym Thursday as students and parents enjoyed a hands-on Edgerton STEM Night.
Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Fire destroys Marquette home An early morning blaze in below-freezing temperatures claimed a Marquette family home Thursday, drawing response from Marquette, Hampton, Aurora and Central City volunteer departments.
A major housing development is starting to take shape on Aurora’s western edge as the year comes to a close, visible signs of a project local residents chose as the overwhelming favorite as the top story of 2021.

A major housing development is starting to take shape on Aurora’s western edge as the year comes to a close, visible signs of a project local residents chose as the overwhelming favorite as the top story of 2021.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Housing development year’s top story A major housing development is starting to take shape on Aurora’s western edge as the year comes to a close, visible signs of a project local residents chose as the overwhelming favorite as the top story of 2021. Gov.
Young Sophia Clinch was soaring with excitement after receiving an academic achievement medal from Austin Allen during Monday’s Hawk Honors assembly.

Young Sophia Clinch was soaring with excitement after receiving an academic achievement medal from Austin Allen during Monday’s Hawk Honors assembly.

Allen offers insight during Hawk Honors

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Aurora native and Husker standout Austin Allen helped recognize Hampton students for their academic achievement Monday morning, adding in some words of advice he has learned during a journey that may soon take him to the NFL.
Craig Ratzlaff, left, and Darrell Schmidt helped load up food for families in need at Saturday’s holiday distribution at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Craig Ratzlaff, left, and Darrell Schmidt helped load up food for families in need at Saturday’s holiday distribution at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Food for the holidays a relief Bags filled with food fit for a holiday meal brought smiles to people on both sides of the table Saturday at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.
Eric Kothe, left, and Brad Consbruck were among the neighbors helping in a Nov. 15 harvest bee. Also helping were Ron and Gene Consbruck.

Eric Kothe, left, and Brad Consbruck were among the neighbors helping in a Nov. 15 harvest bee. Also helping were Ron and Gene Consbruck.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Neighbors return favor to Giltner farmer Richard LaBrie has been on the giving end of a harvest bee, helping friends and neighbors bring in their crops when they could not.
A construction crew poured a 120-by-134 foot parking lot in mid-November, with additional concrete work set to be completed in December.

A construction crew poured a 120-by-134 foot parking lot in mid-November, with additional concrete work set to be completed in December.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Parking lot installed on Hordville site Ten months after the old Hordville school building was demolished a construction company poured a 120-by-134 foot parking lot on the site last week, complete with handicap parking, striping, lighting, sidewalks and a zero-step entrance to the Hordville Event...
Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Back to the finals In order to make a return trip to the Class B finals, the Husky football team depended on a pair of huge plays from basketball players as first-year seniors.  Preston Ramaekers and Tate Nachtigal didn’t play a year ago, but were huge factors in Aurora extending its season.
Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Shortage puts premium on quality workers Hamilton County has prided itself for decades on its quality workforce and strong work ethic, which were more important than ever this past year with all the uncertainties in the midst of a pandemic.
The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Aurora fire training center ensures ‘everyone goes home’ The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department has been hard at work, training to keep both themselves and their community safe.  Though not always faced with situations they can predict, it’s important to be ready for it.