The Giltner Area Development Corporation hosted two investor meetings week to find investors for Giltner Express Cooperative. As of the Wednesday evening meeting, GADC plans to raise $165,000 to start up the convenience store within 30 to 45 days.
Investors sought for Giltner Express
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) hosted two investor meetings last week to share the next phase of the planned Giltner Express Cooperative. The proposed convenience store is set to be located at 218 Tonya Drive in the center of the facility, where ION Solutions is currently operating.Ag Life
The flowing waterway in this corn field north of Aurora on Thursday morning shows evidence of the 1.5 inches of rain that fell overnight as reported at the airport. That was in addition to the estimated 2 inches of precipitation received earlier in the week. Researchers say it’s not how much rain that fell on an acre of farm ground that counts as much as how much of it was retained by the soil. Studies show that healthy soil practices can increase corn yields by up to 25 bushels per acre.
‘Yes, but how much rain did you keep?’
This wetland along J Road and just south of Highway 34 near the Giltner Spur has been filled up by recent rains to the point that, by one estimate, more than 100 acres is now underwater.
Recent rains ease drought concerns locally
David Haupt has joined the Center for Agricultural Profitability as a financial analyst, offering free, confidential one-on-one consultations to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers evaluate financial decisions and strengthen their business plans.
NE Extension to provide farm financial analysis
News
Professional photographer Kyla (Stauffer) Vaught takes her turn on the other side of the camera lens for once.
Vaught captures life’s authentic moments
Nicole Alder, right, owner of Alder Plant Nursery, helps Betty Reddick with a purchase at Saturday morning’s Market on the Square event. This was the second week for the popular event, which is being held on the Heritage Bank south parking lot in front of the “Aurora” mural.
Homemade, handcrafted & homegrown
Hampton OKs offer on opera house lot
Sports
Aurora pitcher Lukas Fry was all smiles and a bit relieved coming off the mound early against Gering Thursday after snagging a hit right back up the middle that nearly got him in the face.
Pinnacle Bank Seniors plate first win of season Sunday
Aurora Coop Juniors find offensive rhythm
Mark Olsen, left, and Nate Most, will be inducted into the Nebraska 8-Man Football Hall of Fame on June 20.