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Rock County Hospital and Long Term Care are proud to recognize Michael Clay, the 2025 recipient of the Nebraska Hospital Association Caring Kind award. This award is given at the NHA annual conference and recognized Clay with the following nomination: Michael works as an LPN and charge nurse in our long-term care.

On Saturday, November 15, in the Heritage Room on the UNL campus in Lincoln, Bob Ross received the 2025 Poetry Honor award from the Nebraska Center for the Book for his book of poems, “Those We Can No Longer See.”

Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game information during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public meetings in December and January. These 2.5-hour meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district.

As I write this today, the fall harvest is well underway. Early this spring the picture was looking rather bleak, but we received bountiful rains through the summer and were blessed with good crops once again. It’s hard to calculate the overall impact these timely rains brought to our area. The bottom line is that we have a great deal for which to offer thanks to our gracious and generous God.

Most people assume the special day is spelled “Veteran’s Day”; however, the day does not belong to veterans, but honors all veterans, so no apostrophe is needed. Also, Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day, as this day of honor is a time to remember those who literally gave their lives for our country, particularly in combat or from wounds sustained in battle.

November 9th A traffic stop was made west of Ainsworth on Highway 20. The driver was given a written warning for driving left of center.

The American Legion Auxiliary was founded in 1919 to support the American Legion and the nation’s veterans. Unit #79 of Brown County was formed on April 22, 1921.

The Ainsworth City Council met on Wednesday, November 12, in the Ainsworth Conference Center meeting room for their regular monthly meeting. Council members Heather Lutter, Dustin Barthel, Kent Taylor, and Brad Fiala were all present.

On Friday, November 14, Ainsworth Elementary students gathered in the learning center to celebrate third-grade student Brysen Swett for being one of 16 students across the state selected to name an NDOT snow plow.

Activities Thursday, November 20th: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study with Cindy; 2:30 p.m.