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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Forty-five years ago on August 2, 1981, the Ainsworth Senior Center held an open house to celebrate their new building. Senior Center officers in 1981 were Dorothy Walton, Bill Gudgel, Dwight Moody, Burdetta Jansen and George Brede.
Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

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Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

A Friday night fire destroyed a building in Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Assistant Fire Chief Devin Painter, at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Community Schools will open its doors to students for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, August 13. The school has a host of new employees beginning this year.
Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Ainsworth recaptured the Border Cup Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course, winning the annual match play event between members of the Ainsworth Golf Course and Bassett Country Club by a score of 15-1/2 to 9-1/2.

New Edition of Nebraska Driver’s Manual Released

News Staff

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles recently released a new version of the state Driver’s Manual. The Driver’s Manual is a detailed guide of all the basic principles and rules of the road that all drivers should know.

This Week In Brown County History

News Staff

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

1897: 125 Years Ago “Considerable excitement prevailed on the streets last Saturday over the arrest of Peter Bowers, charged with violating the city ordinance which provides that a license be charged any one who does teaming* within the city limits, either by the day, piece or job.” The case was tried two days later, and Mr. Bowers was found guilty and fined $10.00, which would be several hundred dollars now.

“A Night in Monaco”

News Staff

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Ainsworth High School hosted its Prom festivities on April 2nd. The night started at 5:30 p.m. with the Prom Banquet, followed by music and dancing at the dance, and reached into the early hours on Sunday around 3:00 a.m., with a game show and games for prizes at Post Prom.

2022 A.H.S. State FFA Participants Good Luck At State Convention

News Staff

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Qualifying for the State FFA Convention on April 6th through 8th in Ag Demonstration was the team of (Left to Right): Makenna Pierce, Gracie Petty, Shelly Saner and Lauren Ortner. The Ainsworth High School FFA Meat Evaluation team qualified for the State FFA Convention, which includes (Left to Right): Lura Hodge, Kadence Fletcher, Terrin Barthel and Makenzy Cheatum.

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

March 27 - April 2, 2022 Sunday, March 27th The Minden Police Department served a Brown County bench warrant for driving under suspension. The individual posted their $500.00 cash bond and received a court date.

Brown County Court Docket

News Staff

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Nathaniel R. Clark: Speeding 21-35 MPH, $200.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Kyle Stang..

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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

New Edition of Nebraska Driver’s Manual Released

This Week In Brown County History

“A Night in Monaco”

2022 A.H.S. State FFA Participants Good Luck At State Convention

Sheriff’s Report

Brown County Court Docket

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