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Aurora, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Aurora! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more could Aurora taxpayers pay for ambulance coverage?
- Which Aurora soccer star just grabbed one last big honor?
Also on today's calendar: Friday Night Murder Club.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Hazy sun and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City asks county for hike in EMS subsidy (auroranewsregister.com) — Aurora officials are asking Hamilton County to boost its share of the city-county ambulance subsidy from $250,000 to $326,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year. As Aurora’s new three-year EMS Unlimited contract begins later this month, the funding decision will shape how emergency medical services are supported for residents across the city and county. 
• Canon Allen catches one final accolade as ANR AOTY selection (auroranewsregister.com) — Aurora sports fans will recognize senior standout Canon Allen, who has become a staple in Husky red while shattering multiple soccer records, including five goals in a single match. As he prepares to move on to UNK’s Lopers, he’s picked up one last major honor recognizing his impact on Aurora athletics.
📸 Around Aurora
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Coffee & Crafts →
Espressions: Coffee & Community, 1117 M St, Aurora
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
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Friday Night Murder Club →
Espressions: Coffee & Community, 1117 M St, Aurora
5:30 pm
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Volleyball Conditioning
Harvard Middle School Harvard, NE 68944
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Hometown Highlights
Grand Island Community Foundation, Inc. 1811 W 2nd St #365, Grand Island, NE 68803
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Football Conditioning
Harvard Middle School Harvard, NE 68944
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No School: Staff Day - District PL/PLC
Early Learning Center Grand Island, NE 68803 -
No Preschool: Staff Day - Building PL
Early Learning Center Grand Island, NE 68803 -
Grow Your Impact Grant Programs Opens!
Grand Island Community Foundation, Inc. 1811 W 2nd St #365, Grand Island, NE 68803 -
No Preschool: Staff Day - Home Visit/Plan & Prep
Early Learning Center Grand Island, NE 68803 -
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Early Learning Center Grand Island, NE 68803 -
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County Board Meeting →
Clay County Courthouse, 111 W Fairfield St, Clay Center
9:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Diesel Technician in Aurora. Apply here.
- Chief Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Construction- Siding Installer in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grand Island
- Central Nebraska Humane Society marks 60th anniversary with week of fundraising events (ksnblocal4.com)
- Grand Island City Council weighs infrastructure needs, utility rates in department budget reviews (ksnblocal4.com)
- Surveillance video introduced in bond hearing for Grand Island manslaughter suspect (ksnblocal4.com)
York
- York man changes plea in child sex assault case (justmelaniew.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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