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Ainsworth City Council Discusses Golf Course Upgrades

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Ainsworth City Council met for its final regularly scheduled meeting of the year on Monday, December 15, in the Ainsworth Conference Center. Council members present were Dustin Barthel, Kent Taylor, and Brad Fiala.

Ainsworth Senior Center News

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Activities Thursday, December 18th: Lunch at School; 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m.

Sandhills Care Center News

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Activities Thursday, December 18th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change
December 11th - December 18th

Thursday, December 11th Pep Rally
7:30 a.m. Cheer Practice in the Loft
4:30 p.m. JV/V Girls and Boys Basketball vs. West Holt at Home
5 p.m. Lions Club Soup Supper During Basketball Games
6 p.m. MS Girls Basketball at Stuart

Friday, December 12th
10 a.m. HS Boys Wrestling at Twin Loup Invite in Sargent
4:30 p.m. JV/V Girls and Boys Basketball at Anselmo-Merna

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Activities

Thursday, December 11th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Bible Study; 1 p.m. Cribbage.

Friday, December 12th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Bridge.

Saturday, December 13th: Cards and Open Pool.

Monday, December 15th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Rummikub; 1 p.m. Pinochle.

Tuesday, December 16th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m. - Pinochle.

Wednesday, December 17th: 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 10:45 a.m. - Exercise; 11 a.m. - Wellness Clinic; 1 p.m. - Pitch.

Prairie Doc Perspective:

Katie Pudwill, Rdh, Phd

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss.

Brown County Ambulance Association Receives Full Funding for Two Mobile Defibrillators

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The Brown County Ambulance Association is moving ahead with replacing the defibrillators in both of its mobile units after being notified service contracts could no longer be renewed due to aged equipment.

Brown County American Legion Post 79 Holds November Meeting

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Acting Commander Charlie Kyser at 7:30 p.m. with five members of the American Legion and one member of the Sons of the American Legion present.

High Schoolers Asked to Capture Nebraska’s Beauty in Annual UNK Writing and Art Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

With rolling Sandhills, winding rivers, towering bluffs and colorful prairies, Nebraska’s landscapes offer endless opportunities for reflection. That idea is at the heart of this year’s Nebraska Emerging Writers and Artists Contest, which invites high school students across the state to explore “Nebraska’s Land, Nature and Memories” through original writing and artwork.

November Firearm Deer Harvest Down 7% Statewide

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Preliminary results from the 2025 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest fell 7% from 2024, which was expected, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Harvest went from 28,056 last year to 26,029 this year.