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Ainsworth American Legion Holds February Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Minutes for the February 24, meeting of Brown County American Legion Post 79, Ainsworth, Nebraska. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Acting Commander Charlie Kyser at 7:30 p.m.

The Power of Nutrition Starts Small

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

If you think nutrition is just about calories or cutting sugar, you’re missing the bigger picture. March is National Nutrition Month, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Ainsworth Lions Club Convenes for March Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at noon on March 16, at the Ainsworth Senior Center. Lion President Geraldine Erickson called the meeting to order with 10 members present.

Meetings Regarding Community Wildfire Defense Grant to Be Held Next Week in Bassett and Ainsworth

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wildfire isn’t a distant threat. What we do now can protect our land, our homes and our communities.

Ainsworth Speech Team Wraps Up Season at Districts

Heather Lutter

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

On Friday, March 20, the Ainsworth High School speech team ended its season with the NSAA C2-3 District competition at Creighton. This difficult district saw three Ainsworth speakers make it to the final round of competition.

Age is Not an Excuse for Being Unhealthy

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me), it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

March 15th The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department and Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department responded to mutual aid requests for a fire in Cherry County. March 16th A deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle at East City Park in Ainsworth.

Several members of the Brown County Ambulance Service attended the defibrillator training.

Brown County Ambulance Service Receives LifePak Defibrillators

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Brown County Ambulance Association recently trained and put into service two state-of-the-art LifePak35 defibrillators on March 11. Fundraising for the project (amounting to $85,362), was completed in the fall of last year.

Ainsworth Fire and Rescue Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Ryan Reynolds (center) accepted the Business of the Year award presented by Fire Chief Brad Fiala (right) and President Heath Rudnick (left) The Ainsworth Fire and Rescue and the Brown County Ambulance Association held their annual awards banquet on Saturday, March 21, at the Ainsworth Elks Club.

Ainsworth Ready Mix and several county employees worked together to pour the first portion of the walking path around the community fishing pond.

Brown County Commissioners Hold Final March Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for its final meeting of the month on Tuesday, March 17. Members present were Don Painter, Jeremiah Dailey, and Dennis Bauer.

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