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Hoo's new in the Edgerton Raptor program?

Edgerton Explorit Center (Aurora, NE) Raptor Specialist Deb Miller speaks to a group of 2nd and 3rd grade students on Friday, April 17, about the unique features of owls. Her teaching assistant is Strix, a barred owl, "hoo" is in his first week as an ambassador in the program. Read the article about Strix and his buddy, Valor, the red-shouldered hawk, in the April 22, 2026 edition of the Aurora News-Register. 

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Mary Molliconi holds up a Josh Allen jersey during the live auction Saturday at the Edgerton Explorit Center. The live and silent auction, combined with table sponsorships, raised more than $85,000.

Mary Molliconi holds up a Josh Allen jersey during the live auction Saturday at the Edgerton Explorit Center. The live and silent auction, combined with table sponsorships, raised more than $85,000.

Edgerton fundraiser tops $85,000

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The holiday outfits were “crazy” and the bidding was high Saturday night at the Edgerton Explorit Center, where supporters helped fund ongoing programming efforts at Aurora’s hands-on science center by raising more than $85,000.
Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Aurora content creators set the (search) bar The tradition of excellence at Aurora High School often extends past the borders of Hamilton County. This was true and evident Oct.
Back again for another year of scientific frights and scary good times, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s “Spooktacular” opens to the community Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Back again for another year of scientific frights and scary good times, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s “Spooktacular” opens to the community Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Edgerton’s annual Spooktacular to haunt Sunday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Back again for another year of scientific frights and scary good times, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s “Spooktacular” opens to the community Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
The group behind instruction and help with the 2022 Edgerton Explorit Center summer camps included, front from left: Sarah Springer, Lilli Champion, Torri Danhauer, Mary Molliconi. Back row: Jake Cattau, Lucas Riley, Derek Wilson, Sam Elge.

The group behind instruction and help with the 2022 Edgerton Explorit Center summer camps included, front from left: Sarah Springer, Lilli Champion, Torri Danhauer, Mary Molliconi. Back row: Jake Cattau, Lucas Riley, Derek Wilson, Sam Elge.

Edgerton summer camp series a hit

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
As the change of seasons come quicker and school comes back in session, the summer camps at the Edgerton Explorit Center have ended for the year, with the staff now shifting its attention to back to after school programs.
Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Trin Jensen Photography moves to downtown square Trin Jensen Photography is on the move, in more ways than one.
From left, Husky QB Drew Knust and Coach Kyle Peterson demonstrate how to properly grip a football during the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy coordinated last week by the Edgerton Explorit Center.

From left, Husky QB Drew Knust and Coach Kyle Peterson demonstrate how to properly grip a football during the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy coordinated last week by the Edgerton Explorit Center.

QB or not QB, that’s the question posed by Edgerton camp

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The Edgerton Explorit Center applied its hands-on learning philosophy to football last week, offering the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy with a little help from the head Husky and Aurora’s starting quarterback. This week, future kickers are invited to join in the fun.
Norah Nickel reaches for an Easter egg as a chaotic group of other 4-to-6-year-olds rush to grab the treats.

Norah Nickel reaches for an Easter egg as a chaotic group of other 4-to-6-year-olds rush to grab the treats.

Edgerton Eggstravaganza egg-ucates young children

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The staff at the Edgerton Explorit Center hosted an Easter event mixed with fun, hands-on science activities Saturday, drawing a large crowd of people of all ages.
Edgerton staff members are excited about the year ahead, as well as their newly wrapped vehicles and trailer. They include, from left, Nicole Havlik, John Boeder, Deb Miller, Joe Almont and Mary Molliconi.

Edgerton staff members are excited about the year ahead, as well as their newly wrapped vehicles and trailer. They include, from left, Nicole Havlik, John Boeder, Deb Miller, Joe Almont and Mary Molliconi.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Edgerton Center on track for record year New things are always happening at the Edgerton Explorit Center and the pace has officially picked up again for staff after the COVID-19 lull.
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.