Pictured here is the Aurora Fitness Center, one of several local businesses taking advantage of a downtown redevelopment grant program. Kelsey Bergen, executive director of the Aurora Development Corporation and a member of the downtown project committee, noted this effort as one of many signs of local development and investment during the past year.

Pictured here is the Aurora Fitness Center, one of several local businesses taking advantage of a downtown redevelopment grant program. Kelsey Bergen, executive director of the Aurora Development Corporation and a member of the downtown project committee, noted this effort as one of many signs of local development and investment during the past year.

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ADC reports continued growth

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Even as industrial development slows across the state and nation, Aurora continues to see...
One of the senior dance numbers at the Homecoming pep rally. Inset: Pep rally guest speaker Chelsea (Miller) Kaufman

One of the senior dance numbers at the Homecoming pep rally. Inset: Pep rally guest speaker Chelsea (Miller) Kaufman

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‘Heart of a champion’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Friday was indeed a great day to be a Husky as more than 1,500 current, future and former Huskies,...
It's Aurora's Halloween Central

It's Aurora's Halloween Central

Here's the 2026 Aurora Spookalendar

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

What day does Haunted Fairgrounds start? What time should I show up for Scare the Square? Look no further! The times, dates and other information about Aurora's three major Halloween-themed events can be found on Page 3 of this week's edition of ANR.
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Ag Life

Extension Educator Jordan Grummert Rassmussen stands inside the Big Red Building at the recent Husker Harvest Days where various Extension booths were located. Rassmussen is the program area leader for Rural Prosperity Nebraska, an Extension program that helps rural communities develop new leaders and plan for the future.

Extension Educator Jordan Grummert Rassmussen stands inside the Big Red Building at the recent Husker Harvest Days where various Extension booths were located. Rassmussen is the program area leader for Rural Prosperity Nebraska, an Extension program that helps rural communities develop new leaders and plan for the future.

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Extension program helps small towns prosper

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
When people in rural Nebraska think about the work of UNL Extension in the state, they probably...
Mike and Mitch Oswald started the corn harvest Friday morning in a field next to Mitch’s home place west of Aurora. They reported the quality of the crop appears to be good despite heavy rains in September that stalled the beginning of the harvest season and left many farmers having to decide whether to start on corn or soybeans. (Photo courtesy of Laura Oswald)

Mike and Mitch Oswald started the corn harvest Friday morning in a field next to Mitch’s home place west of Aurora. They reported the quality of the crop appears to be good despite heavy rains in September that stalled the beginning of the harvest season and left many farmers having to decide whether to start on corn or soybeans. (Photo courtesy of Laura Oswald)

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Combines roll as 2026 harvest begins in Hamilton County

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The brilliant yellow/orange sunsets of the last few evenings are a sure sign that harvest is...
Representatives of the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment present a program on the department’s new ONE RED program at the recent Husker Harvest Days farm expo. From left are Doug Barry, Sam Fleagle and Alexa Davis.

Representatives of the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment present a program on the department’s new ONE RED program at the recent Husker Harvest Days farm expo. From left are Doug Barry, Sam Fleagle and Alexa Davis.

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DWEE rolls out ONE RED data bank, grant programs

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) chose a venue at last month’s...
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Kanon Dillon makes an impressive diving tackle on a York ball carrier.

Kanon Dillon makes an impressive diving tackle on a York ball carrier.

Husky pups tear up the turf

News Staff
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
See a full page of the thrills and spills from Aurora youth football games on recent Saturdays on...
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Sports

Aurora finished the regular season with an 8-1 record after defeating McCook at home Friday, 34-7.

Aurora finished the regular season with an 8-1 record after defeating McCook at home Friday, 34-7.

Friday night roundup week 9

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 23, 2026
Three of the four area teams closed out the regular season on a high note.Aurora finished the...
The Aurora volleyball team will host the C1-8 subdistrict tournament next week.

The Aurora volleyball team will host the C1-8 subdistrict tournament next week.

Postseason volleyball slate

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Postseason volleyball is on the horizon as area teams set their sights on qualifying for the state...
Grayson Oswald shares a moment with Aurora coach Tony Sigler after becoming the champion runner in the C4 district last week. Oswald laughs over how he broke his shoe during the second half of the race.

Grayson Oswald shares a moment with Aurora coach Tony Sigler after becoming the champion runner in the C4 district last week. Oswald laughs over how he broke his shoe during the second half of the race.

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Aurora boys defend Streeter Park

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
After facing tough competition all season, the Aurora boys cross country team was a force to be...
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