Aurora City Hall
Rebekah Osman
Dr. Jesse Bell, a professor of water, climate and health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, shared his research and views on studies involving the presence and impact of nitrates in the state’s drinking water supply at the Grain Place Foundation’s Field Day on July 18.
The 4-H/FFA Sheep and Goat Show took place Thursday morning at the fair.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Following in the footsteps of other summer festivals this American anniversary year, this week’s Hamilton County Fair has adopted an America 250 theme for its 155th edition Thursday through Sunday.
Despite some green snap from winds associated with the July 8 thunderstorm, local agronimist Orvin Bontrager said the corn crop in Hamilton County looks good this year.
The Grain Place Foundation hosted its annual Field Day Saturday, which included three keynote speakers, all of whom participated in a panel discussion at the end. Pictured from left are: Chris Helzer with the Nature Conservancy, Dr. Jesse Bell, KSU sociology professor Matthew Sanderson and Grain Place Farms founder Dave Vetter.
Regenerative agriculture is about working with nature – enhancing soil health, boosting biodiversity and building resilience – to create ecological wins and put money in the bank.
Jet the American kestrel is the latest addition to the raptor program at Edgerton Explorit Center
On Thursday, July 9, students in the Pathway to Independence pilot program went to Small Town Apparel in Aurora where they worked together to create a t-shirt design for the program.
NPPD officials reviewed maps and gathered feedback Thursday in Aurora regarding a proposed transmission line project between Central City and Aurora.
Sawyer Kiner is met at the plate by Jace Dorsey, Jack Carstensen and Lukas Fry after his grand slam during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Overton in Saturday’s elimination game at the Area 6 tournament in Holdrege.
Landen Hansen tries to leg out a hard hit ball through the infield during Aurora’s 11-2 loss to Alliance at the Class B state tournament in Wayne July 20.
Aurora Cooperative Juniors ace Dylan Ronnau was masterful against Wayne at Hank Overin Field Saturday, tossing 5-2/3 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out eight.
