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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.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Dates and Times Subject to Change October - November 2021 Thursday, October 28th 6:30 p.m.: End-of-Year Football Banquet in Commons. MS Band Festival.

Ainsworth Cross Country Teams Top Five at State

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Ainsworth Cross Country teams finished the 2021 season with a pair of top five finishes at the NSAA State Cross Country Meet held on October 22nd at the Kearney Country Club. Behind medaling performances from Katherine Kerrigan and Emma Kennedy, the Lady Bulldogs battled for gold but fell just six points short with a third-place finish.

Preparing for Halloween Around Ainsworth

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Halloween decorations have been popping up all over town. Above, Ainsworth Vision Clinic and below, State Farm Insurance, both on Main Street in Ainsworth, got into the spirit of the holiday by decorating in front of their businesses. Enjoy the scenes around town while you go trick-or-treating.

Halloween Memories Shared During Alpha Delta Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Alpha Delta Chapter of DKG met October 16, 2021 at the home of Roxie Lindquist in Bassett. Three members and one guest were present. Members answered roll call with a “Halloween Memory” and made a donation to the Read Aloud Nebraska project.

State Board of Education Postpones Health Education Standards Indefinitely

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

In September, the State Board of Education voted 5-1 in favor of postponing the controversial Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Proposed Health Education Standards until the pandemic passes. The motion stated as follows:

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Thought for the week: Rest is not idle, is not wasteful. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do for body and soul.

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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

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

Ainsworth Cross Country Teams Top Five at State

Preparing for Halloween Around Ainsworth

Halloween Memories Shared During Alpha Delta Meeting

State Board of Education Postpones Health Education Standards Indefinitely

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