From local and national football star to keeping our community safe ... meet an Aurora police officer whose success at Overland High School and the University of Wyoming have helped create a new career that allows him to give back to his hometown. Also on this week's show, we talk to the Community College of Aurora's Dr. Mordecai Brownlee about his lasting legacy at the school and well beyond as he gets ready for a new chapter; we show you how you can now borrow tools for all kinds of projects for free at the Aurora Public Library; and just what does it take to carve thousands and thousands of blocks of ice into an amazing, life-sized holiday display? We'll take you behind the scenes of the Gaylord Rockies' latest ice! exhibit. Those stories and much more this week on Aurora Now.
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Looking back at President Mordecai Brownlee’s tenure at Community College of Aurora
In-studio interview with Dr. Brownlee on his professional past and future
Nick’s Garden Center wins a 2026 Business Recognition Award
Inclusive play area at Star K Ranch wins two awards
“Aurora” climbs the charts as one of the most popular baby names in the country
PSA #1: Aurora Water Community Update is Nov. 19 at Aurora Municipal Center
Darnesha Montgomery becomes first black female Lieutenant in Aurora Police Department history
Aurora named an American World War II heritage city by National Park Service
PSA #2: Holiday Tree Lighting is Dec. 8 at the Aurora Municipal Center
27th annual Festival of Wreaths runs Nov. 10 through Dec. 11 at Aurora History Museum
Giant, colorful mural tells a story at Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Gaylord Rockies Resort’s holiday season is in full swing, including Disney ice! wonderland
Copper Table at the Gaylord is the latest restaurant featured on “Into The Map” series
Show closer: Performances from City of Aurora’s Native American Heritage Month celebration