The city of Aurora is the county seat of Hamilton County, Nebraska. The first permanent settler in the area was David Millspaw, who came in 1861. Hamilton County was organized in 1870, and Aurora was platted in 1871 by David Stone, who named it for his Illinois hometown. In 1876, the county seat was moved from Orville City, now extinct, to Aurora. Ron Spencer, an illustrator whose work was used for the collectible card game, Magic: The Gathering, grew up on a farm in Aurora. The city is south of Central City and east of Grand Island.
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Aurora Area Chamber & Development Corporation
The AACD is a non-profit organization of business, professional people, and individuals in Aurora, Nebraska, including the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Development Corporation, the Aurora Technology Center, the Aurora Housing Development Corporation, Aurora Construction Enterprises, Aurora Childcare, the City of Aurora, and Hamilton County. Its board members, individual units, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://auroranebraska.com/
A map shows the location of the facility, and its services are outlined, along with a schedule of programs and classes, its membership requirements and policies, and contact data.
http://www.aurorafitnesscenter.com/
Formed in 1953, the youth recreational baseball league serves Aurora, Nebraska youth who are fifteen, sixteen, and seventeen years of age. Its teams, scoreboard, schedules, standings, and access to waivers and forms are put forward.
http://www.auroralegionleague.com/
Available in print and online, the newspaper focuses on news and sports stories, business and agricultural topics, obituaries, commentary, and other features related to the city of Aurora, Nebraska. Subscriptions may be made through the site, and are required for full access to the electronic edition.
http://www.auroranewsregister.com/
The APD is the primary law enforcement body for the Nebraska city of Aurora. Its organizational structure, personnel, and community policing programs are highlighted, along with accident reports and announcements.
http://www.aurorapolice.net/
The official municipal website offers council meeting agendas, minutes, and notices of special meetings, as well as access to city applications, forms, and publications. Administrative and departmental contacts are published, with a guide to local services and facilities.
http://www.cityofaurora.org/
Named for Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton, MIT professor and inventor, the Aurora, Nebraska facility is intended for children, offering science-related activities and programs. Its location, hours, and a schedule of programs and events are featured.
http://www.edgerton.org/
Headquartered in Aurora, Nebraska, MCH operates three family practice clinics, a hospital facility, outpatient speciality and diagnostic services, independent and assisted living facilities, and a nursing home. Its facilities and services are highlighted.
http://www.memorialcommunityhealth.org/
Located in Aurora, Nebraska, PAC hosts the Aurora Huskies high school basketball team, as well as the Central Nebraska Knights basketball academy, and several youth basketball programs. Its location, schedules, and contacts are posted.
http://www.pennerathletics.com/
Maintained by the Prairie Plains Resource Institute, a non-profit educational land trust, headquartered in Aurora, Nebraska, the organization’s educational center, restoration projects, land preserves, and publications are featured.
http://www.prairieplains.org/
Situated in Aurora, Nebraska, TLC specializes in hosting meetings, events, and reunions. Its meeting spaces, food services, guest resources, testimonials, and a gallery of photographs are presented, with employment opportunities.
http://www.tlcaurora.org/
The not-for-profit institution focuses on the time period between 1860 and 1950, collecting, preserving, illustrating, and establishing the history of Hamilton County, Nebraska. Its location in Aurora, as well as its educational and research programs, exhibits, archives, and collections.
http://www.plainsmanmuseum.org/
