Month of February 2022 In Review

Spectators and dippers enjoyed 55 degree temperatures for the 25th Annual Polar Bear Dip held on the north side of the Niobrara River near Meadville. Over 40 people braved the 22 degree water to participate in the 25th annual dip. With ice thickness running at 12 inches, a section of ice was cut out to allow the dippers to immerse themselves.

Nebraska Weed Control Association President John Bebout (left) presents the NWCA award for Region 2 to Brown County Weed Superintendent Scott Erthum (right).

Several firemen were recognized for their years of service to the Ainsworth Fire Department. Those recognized were (left to right) Drake Fiala - 5 years, Kurt Starkey and Devin Painter - 15 years and Larry Rau - 40 years. Also receiving service awards, but not pictured, were Hunter Nickless - 5 years, Justin Nickless - 15 years, Carl Hart - 25 years and Bruce Dannatt - 35 years.

Brown County Ambulance recognized Mike Rudnick as the 2021 Member of the Year.