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For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights and sounds are difficult for our emotions to process, which explains why many would rather avoid them altogether.

April 26th A traffic stop was made on Highway 20 west of Ainsworth. The driver was given repair orders for not having registration and proof of insurance.

Lt. Governor Joe Kelly recognized Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 23-27) following a proclamation issued by Governor Jim Pillen.

A Better Spirit Counseling Center has opened an office located in the Cassell Executive Offices on Main Street in Ainsworth. Dena Pirnie, an Ainsworth native, works in the Ainsworth location.

Ainsworth Art Guild’s spring show, now in its 62nd year, was judged by Ashley Frerichs, art instructor at Rock County Public Schools. The show finished on April 30 at the Ainsworth Public Library.

Stronger Penalties for Fentanyl Dealers and Domestic Abusers: Two Key Wins for Nebraska Families This session, the legislature took a strong stand to protect Nebraska families from the deadliest threats facing our communities.

Nebraska Spring High School Rodeo Saturday, May 2, at Burwell Bareback riding – 1. Kanin Heath, 73 points; 3.

Is a Federal Gas Tax Like an ‘Aging Rock Star on a Farewell Tour?’ Back in the day, twice each year, a debate would break out at the news bureau where I used to work: “Who is going to write the gas tax story?” It was a story you could write in your sleep. “Nebraska’s variable gas tax is rising/dropping to … blah, blah, blah.” But it was kind of important.

A windy start to the Spring 2026 trap league saw six teams play. Top shooters were Blaine Frizzell with a 45, Joe McCall with a 43, and Perry Shaul and Witten Painter both shooting 42.

Senior Division Eliesha Moravec – Purple – Grand Champion (Prepared Speech “Tribute to Ann Vaughn”) Intermediate Division Elise Dvorak – Purple – Grand Champion (Prepared Speech “More Than Just a Hobby”) Parker Moravec – Purple (Prepared Speech “Showing Horses”) Eli Beel – Purple (Prepared Speech “Turkey Time”) Junior Division Collins Moravec – Purple – Grand Champion (Prepared Speech – “The Pledge”) Dane Dvorak – Purple – Grand Champion (Presentation – “Three Steps to turn Leather into Art”) Video Communication Jaiden Lehn - Purple – Grand Champion (“Getting my Horse ready for Fair”) Cloverkid Division Eli Lehn – Presentation – “How to Shoot a Bow and Arrow” Cloverkid Augustus Sawyer – Presentation - “How to Set a Squirrel trap” Cloverkid Bogue Miles – Presentation – “All about Wolverines and Other Animal Stories” Cloverkid Zayden Ammon – Sang “Itsy Bitsy Spider” Cloverkid.