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The Nebraska Capitol grows quiet as Christmas nears. The bustling of the hallways winds down, committee rooms remain dark and lawmakers return home.

A tree removal project beginning at Merritt Reservoir aims to restore prairie habitat in areas choked by undesirable trees. Revitalizing the grassland will benefit plant and animals and open spaces for hunting, fishing, birdwatching and hiking.

No matter your opinion of immigrants, I think we can agree on one thing – having a federal detention center in Nebraska is not a good look for our state. The opening of the “Cornhusker Clink” illustrates that Nebraska is in full-throated agreement with the roundup and deportation of those who came to our country in search of a better life but in violation of immigration rules.

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change December 18th - December 25th Thursday, December 18th FBLA Happy Hollydays Semester Tests 6-12 Grades NHS Senior Citizens Day 7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice Friday, December 19th FBLA Happy Hollydays Semester Tests 6-12 Grades End of Quarter 2 1 p.m.

The Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 held its regular monthly meeting November 25, at the American Legion Post Home. At 7:30 p.m., the meeting was called to order by President Ashley Titus.

Nebraska farm and ranch families are invited to attend a free educational workshop focused on succession and estate planning. Hosted by the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit and Negotiations Programs, Nebraska Extension, and the Nebraska Farmers Union Foundation, these workshops are designed to help producers prepare for the future of their operations.

RECORD KEEPING FOR TAXES - Shannon Sand It’s that time of year again. Time when we need to start preparing for taxes. Most people probably know that farmers and ranchers’ last day to file taxes is March 1st, so it’s important to make sure we have everything together.

The Ainsworth Does Drove #54 hosted its second annual Christmas Tree Festival November 28th and 29th at The Connection on Main Street. Friday evening consisted of reverence, remembrance, and honor.

Pastor Russell Thayer Nazarene The Ainsworth Nazarene Church invites you to join them on December 24 at 5:30 p.m. for their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

Hunter Bonge I really like candy canes. My mom buys them for me.