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City responds to Chamber questions on sales tax
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce released a statement to its members Friday afternoon reporting that city officials responded to questions from members gathered during a survey on the local sales tax issue. The Chamber thanked members for feedback on the proposed city sales tax, which will be decided by a...
New Officers and Directors Announced for the Nebraska Auctioneers Association
(Aurora, Nebraska) Rusty Rhynalds of Rhynalds Auction & Realty, LLC, Minden, NE, has been elected President of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association for 2024-2025. Rhynalds was born and raised in Minden, NE, and he is a first-generation auctioneer. He attended World Wide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa, in June of 2001 while still in high school. He immediately started working all the auctions he could for auction companies in Nebraska and Kansas. He conducted his first consignment auction in Oct. 2001. Rusty started competing in auctioneer contests immediately and was the 2002 Nebraska Rookie of the Year, 2005 Kansas State Champion Auctioneer, 2005 Pacific Open Division Champion, 2006 Nebraska State Champion Auctioneer, a multi-time finalist in the National Auctioneers Association International Auctioneer’s Contest (IAC).
Mild temperatures, a few showers, and less wind take over the next few days
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - It won’t be nearly as windy today, but will still be on the breezy side. Some of the strongest winds will be over southwestern areas, where winds will be up around 15 to 25 mph. Gusts could get up to 35 mph. Most won’t see that much wind. Skies have cleared some this morning, but later this morning and into the afternoon, we’ll see increasing clouds from the northwest. There will be a few spotty showers or sprinkles with the best chances over northwest areas. High temperatures this afternoon will range from the lower 60s northwest to the mid 70s southeast. By sundown, most of the clouds and showers will diminish and much of the area will be mostly clear tonight. The exception will be far northern and western areas that might still see a few showers overnight. We’ll see lows in the 40s. Tomorrow will be somewhat similar to today, as the day starts with mostly sunny skies, but will become mostly cloudy in the afternoon. There will be a better chance of seeing numerous pop-up showers and isolated thunderstorms. These will again diminish around sunset and skies will be mostly clear Thursday night. Highs on Thursday will be in the mid to upper 60s and lower 70s. Lows will be back down in the 40s Thursday night.
Spot shower possible over next couple days, yet most stay dry
Two more tornadoes of EF-0 rating were confirmed in Nebraska from Monday’s round of severe weather. The first one that happened in the afternoon was on the ground for about 10 minutes near Cowles. This tornado was hard to see as it was within heavy rain as it overturned a camper and damaged some older outbuildings.
Mary Lanning now offering neurology services
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Mary Lanning Healthcare announced appointments are now available in their neurology clinic, which is located on the second floor of the Mary Lanning Healthcare Medical Office Building in Hastings. Dr. Maxwell Nyce is leading the department, and he said they will offer several services to aid...
Axtell boys, Heartland girls win District D-6 track & field titles
KENESAW, Neb. (KSNB) - The NSAA District D-6 Track & Field Championships were held in Kenesaw on Wednesday, with athletes competing to qualify for the state tournament at Omaha Burke. The Axtell boys and Heartland girls took home the district championships in the team races. Athletes from every school qualified...
Aurora sales tax drawing local attention
A resolution to implement a 1-1/2 percent city sales tax in Aurora drew input from citizens both for and against the proposal in this week's ANR edition. The "Yes We Can" Committee hosted a town hall meeting to share its views Friday. Several letters to the editor on the issue are published on the editorial page, in addition to paid advertisements listing specific reasons to vote for or against. This is a must-read edition for voters heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their vote.
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