Members of the EMS Unlimited crew pictured at last week’s grand opening include, from left: Ebin Latrimurti, Rebekah Osman, Emily L., Bailey Bridges, Vivian W., Jake K., Paulina J., Brianna G., and Eric V.

Members of the EMS Unlimited crew pictured at last week’s grand opening include, from left: Ebin Latrimurti, Rebekah Osman, Emily L., Bailey Bridges, Vivian W., Jake K., Paulina J., Brianna G., and Eric V.

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EMS Unlimited tenure begins

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Emergency response vehicles from throughout the county helped send a message and set the tone last...
A group of children prepares to cut the ribbon signaling the opening of the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground.

A group of children prepares to cut the ribbon signaling the opening of the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground.

Inclusive Playground now open for the business of play

Saturday, August 29, 2026

The speeches were made, the facility was turned over to the City of Aurora, the ribbon was cut and play began Saturday morning at the new Hamilton County Inclusive Playground.
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Private well owners will need collect well water samples from hydrants or faucets that are connected to the waterline closest to their well before sending the samples to the Big Upper Blue NRD for testing.

Private well owners will need collect well water samples from hydrants or faucets that are connected to the waterline closest to their well before sending the samples to the Big Upper Blue NRD for testing.

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Upper Big Blue NRD supports private well safety

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Without frequent testing of wells, private owners in Nebraska are at risk of drinking water...
Above is a screenshot of a video on the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Facebook page featuring an interview between corn growers past president Mike Bergen and Beck’s Hybrids seed advisor Luke Samuelson. This year, instead of a live plot tour, the association will feature interviews recorded at the test plot south of Aurora with representatives of each of the companies represented.

Above is a screenshot of a video on the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Facebook page featuring an interview between corn growers past president Mike Bergen and Beck’s Hybrids seed advisor Luke Samuelson. This year, instead of a live plot tour, the association will feature interviews recorded at the test plot south of Aurora with representatives of each of the companies represented.

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Corn Growers plant new format for annual plot tour

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The annual seed corn plot tour sponsored by the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association will have...
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Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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County says no to EMS increase

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
A roll call vote of the Hamilton County Commissioners on Monday morning took much longer than usual...
The new Hamilton County Extension building at the fairgrounds is done and ready for move-in.The 5,000 square foot office, meeting and storage space is expected to be fully open for business by mid-September.

The new Hamilton County Extension building at the fairgrounds is done and ready for move-in.The 5,000 square foot office, meeting and storage space is expected to be fully open for business by mid-September.

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New Extension HQ ready for occupancy

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
After more than eight months of construction and years in the planning, the new headquarters of the...
The first stop on Tom and Patti Kell’s trip in the fall of 2025 to visit towns named Aurora was Aurora, S.D., where they had this picture taken of them at the city park. South Dakota’s Aurora is near Brookings and close to the Minnesota border.

The first stop on Tom and Patti Kell’s trip in the fall of 2025 to visit towns named Aurora was Aurora, S.D., where they had this picture taken of them at the city park. South Dakota’s Aurora is near Brookings and close to the Minnesota border.

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To Aurora, Maine and back again

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
It took 46 days, traveling 8,273 miles across 23 states, staying in 18 different campgrounds and...
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Sports

The H&H Bearcat defense pitched a shutout in its first-ever 11-man football game, downing Schuyler 43-0.

The H&H Bearcat defense pitched a shutout in its first-ever 11-man football game, downing Schuyler 43-0.

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 28, 2026
Three of the four Hamilton County-area teams picked up wins to open up the 2026 high school...
Kaitlyn Staehr netted 10 kills in a close loss to Norris to open the 2026 season Thursday.

Kaitlyn Staehr netted 10 kills in a close loss to Norris to open the 2026 season Thursday.

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Aurora serves up season-opener

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 28, 2026
Aurora's season-opening matchup with Norris had all the look and feel of an early-November contest.
Novella Stevens (far right) and Vivi Fahrnbruch celebrate a defensive double play during Aurora’s 5-2 win over Auburn Friday. Stevens would later blast her first home run of the season against Malcolm.

Novella Stevens (far right) and Vivi Fahrnbruch celebrate a defensive double play during Aurora’s 5-2 win over Auburn Friday. Stevens would later blast her first home run of the season against Malcolm.

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Aurora high on early-season momentum

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
With a bit of patience, Aurora came alive at the plate to open up the 2026 softball season.
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