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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.
Chrome, Horsepower and Heart: Celtic Riders Rally Community for Kolter Mizner

The rumble of motorcycles and the spirit of generosity filled the roads of north central Nebraska on Saturday as the Celtic Riders hosted their annual Miles That Matter Poker Run, raising funds to help Ainsworth youngster Kolter Mizner and his family.
Century Lumber Held Summer Drawings

Century Lumber Center of Ainsworth held two drawings with entries taking place the last week of June and ending on Independence Day weekend. One drawing celebrated America’s 250th birthday.
Ainsworth Housing Authority Welcomes Montana Price as New Executive Director

We are pleased to welcome Montana Price as the new Executive Director of Park Homes. Montana will be starting in early August, as her schedule allows.

Delimont Brothers Help Eagles Win Big

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Brothers Brady and Gage Delimont of Ainsworth were among the seven Chadron State College basketball players who scored in double figures on Sunday during the Eagles’ 118-64 victory over Haskell Indian Nations from Lawrence, KS in Chadron.

“Basket Ball” Popularized for Both Boys and Girls in Ainsworth by Mid-1890s

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Basket Ball was invented in Massachusetts in 1891. By 1896, the sport had made its way across the Midwest to the towns of Ainsworth, Long Pine, Johnstown, Bassett and Springview. Both the ladies and gentlemen of Ainsworth enjoyed playing the sport early on, and those in the crowd were entertained by the new sport as well.

Holdrege Accepted to Southwest Conference

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Southwest Conference voted unanimously on Wednesday, November 17th to accept Holdrege Public Schools as the ninth member of the conference. The addition will go into effect for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Lady Bulldogs Return Strong Leadership for 2021-22 Basketball Season

Alyssa Erthum

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

“We have a strong team of leaders that have played together for many years. They work hard and are determined to be successful,” Coach Julie Micheel remarked about the upcoming Bulldogs girls basketball team. With hard weeks of conditioning and practice, the team geared up for their first game, the Jamboree in West Holt on November 23rd.

2021 SWC Volleyball Teams Selected

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Three Ainsworth Bulldog Volleyball athletes were selected for the 2021 Southwest Conference Volleyball Teams. The Southwest Coach of the Year was Bryson Mahlberg of Gothenburg.

Doke Chosen as 2021 Caring Kind Award Winner by the Nebraska Hospital Association for Rock County Hospital

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Heather Doke, Outpatient Clinic Coordinator at Rock County Hospital, Bassett, NE was chosen as the 2021 Caring Kind Award Winner by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA). Heather’s enthusiasm to come to work every day and take the daily challenge with a bright smile and positive attitude is inspiring and contagious to her colleagues.

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Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Chrome, Horsepower and Heart: Celtic Riders Rally Community for Kolter Mizner

Century Lumber Held Summer Drawings

Ainsworth Housing Authority Welcomes Montana Price as New Executive Director

Delimont Brothers Help Eagles Win Big

“Basket Ball” Popularized for Both Boys and Girls in Ainsworth by Mid-1890s

Holdrege Accepted to Southwest Conference

The Lady Bulldogs Return Strong Leadership for 2021-22 Basketball Season

2021 SWC Volleyball Teams Selected

Doke Chosen as 2021 Caring Kind Award Winner by the Nebraska Hospital Association for Rock County Hospital

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