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Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change
January 15th - January 22nd

Ainsworth Senior Center News

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Activities

Thursday, January 15th: 10:30 - Noon- Pool; 11 a.m. - Wellness Clinic; 1 p.m. - Bible Study; 1 p.m. - Cribbage.

Friday, January 16th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Bridge.

Saturday, January 17th: 1 p.m. - Cards.

Monday, January 19th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Rummikub; 1 p.m. - Bridge.

Tuesday, January 20th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Pinochle.

Wednesday, January 21st: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 10:45 a.m. - Exercise; 1 p.m. - Pitch.

Sandhills Care Center News

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Thursday, January 15th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Cindy; 2:30 p.m. - VR Glasses.

Friday, January 16th: 10 a.m. - Book Club; 2:20 p.m. - FIfth Graders Come Read.

Saturday, January 17th: Movie and Treats.

Sunday, January 18th: 3 p.m. - Church Service with Pastor Pierce.

Monday, January 19th: 10:30 a.m. -Salt Dough Ornaments; 2:30 p.m. - Cornhole.

Tuesday, January 20th: 10:30 a.m. - Manicures; 2:30 p.m. - One on Ones.

Wednesday, January 21st: 10:30 a.m. - Resident Council; 2:30 p.m. - Winter Olympics.

Prairie Doc Perpectives:

Andrew Ellsworth, Md

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Accidents Happen, but Being Prepared Saves Lives Many of us have been there before—near the top of a ladder, stretching just a little farther to finish the job. Maybe we are cleaning a gutter, hanging Christmas lights, or rescuing a cat from a tree.

Tri-County Bank and Butte State Bank to Merge Under TCB Name

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Butte State Bank has signed a merger agreement with The Tri-County Bank of Stuart. Following the close of the transaction, all banks will operate under The Tri-County Bank name.

AKRS Equipment Opens New Facility in O’Neill

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

AKRS Equipment is opening a new O’Neill store just down the road from its previous location. The location officially opened for business January 12 at 49157 Douglas Ave, O’Neill, NE 68763.

Scholarship Opportunities Available for Rural High School Seniors

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A number of scholarships are available to high school seniors with Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company (NNTC) services at home thanks to the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). The FRS is the non-profit arm of the National Rural Broadband Association (NTCA).

Tire Amnesty Events Set for 2026

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Stacks of old tires taking up space on farms, ranches, and back lots will soon have a responsible place to go. Two events, both funded through Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, will be held locally in the spring of 2026.

Nebraska Extension Commercial Pesticide Training Dates Set for North Platte

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Nebraska Extension will offer commercial pesticide training for initial certification and recertification at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte. The training program will offer multiple dates for initial training and recertification.

NCDC Establishes Fire Fund for Carl Chase Family

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The North Central Development Center (NCDC), a 501c3 organization, serving Keya Paha, Brown and Rock counties, has established a fire fund for the Carl Chase family who sustained an electrical fire on 12/30/2025.