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š± How will Auroraās new coach reshape the Hounā Dawgs this fall?
Aurora, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Aurora! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Auroraās new coach reshape the Hounā Dawgs this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Cassville Varsity Football @ Aurora and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 2026 Fall Preview: Aurora Football (ozarkssportszone.com) ā Aurora football fans will see another new head coach this fall as Dalton Hill takes over the Hounā Dawgs and prepares them to host Lamar on August 28. With key returners like quarterback Sean Creasey and running back Memphis Mooneyham, Hill is emphasizing a blue-collar culture, discipline, and accountability as Aurora looks to rebound from last yearās 2-8 season. 
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Lamar Varsity Football @ Aurora ā
Aurora High School, 305 W Prospect St, Aurora
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
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Aurora City Council - Regular Session ā
Aurora, MO Calendar, 2 W Pleasant Street, Aurora
6:00 pm -
Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting ā
Aurora, MO Calendar, 2 W Pleasant Street, Aurora
6:00 pm -
Cassville Varsity Football @ Aurora ā
Aurora High School, 305 W Prospect St, Aurora
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
Monday August 17
Friday September 4
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š Events Nearby
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Pizzazz Poms UDA Camp in GYM
Monett High School Monett, MO 65708
8:00 am -
Back to School Crafts With Gadgets From the Maker Space ā
Republic Branch Library, 921 N Lindsey Ave, Republic
10:00 am -
Fall Parent Meeting
Clever R-v High School Performing Arts Center, HS Commons Area, High School
6:00 pm -
Teacher Workday
Crane R-iII Crane, MO 65633 -
New Teacher Bluejay Training Academy
Clever High Clever, MO 65631
7:00 am -
Racing to Read Storytime ā
Republic Branch Library, 921 N Lindsey Ave, Republic
10:00 am -
New Teacher Bus Tour
Clever R-v Elemiddle FEMA/Cafeteria
10:00 am -
FFA Chapter Meeting
Verona R-vII Verona, MO 65769
11:54 am
Thursday August 6
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tyson Foods posted a job opening for Feed Mill Worker Labor FM01 - 1st shift - Aurora Feed Mill in Aurora. Apply here.
- AFB International posted a job opening for AFB International - Manufacturing Technician I - B Crew Dry in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
š Nearby News
Monett
- Elizabeth Fletcher (blogspot.com)
- Joseph Hunepohl (blogspot.com)
- Highway Patrol Arrests August 3-5 (blogspot.com)
Republic
- CRIME STOPPERS: Woman accused of stealing expensive Lego sets from Republic, Mo., Walmart (ky3.com)
- Missouri voters reject income tax phaseout, initiative petit... (darnews.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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