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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.

Capitol News

J.l. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Ne Press

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

State Launches Pandemic Relief Funded Advertising Campaign “Nebraska is one big, small town.” If you are here now or are from here, you’ve probably heard that before. Someone who knows where you are from will ask if you know so-and-so or are related to someone they know in that part of the state.

Bright Horizons Presents Outstanding Community Partnership Award to Sheriff’s Department for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

On Tuesday, October 19th, Bright Horizons Ainsworth Program Director Misty Rowley and Josh Miller presented the Outstanding Community Partnership Award to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. Department members in attendance were Sheriff Bruce Papstein and Deputy B.J. Nilson.

First “Little Free Library” in Ainsworth Installed at Walnut Street Home

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The first “Little Free Library” in Ainsworth has been installed in front of Jean Hunt’s house at 325 N. Walnut Street. This is the second one in Brown County, the first being on Main Street in Long Pine. Little Free Libraries can be found all over the country and the world.

Ainsworth Cross Country Teams Take Third and Fifth at State

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Ainsworth Cross Country Teams competed at the 2021 NSAA State Cross Country Meet in Kearney on October 22nd. The Ainsworth girls brought home third place as a team along with individual medals by Katherine Kerrigan and Emma Kennedy. The Ainsworth boys placed fifth as a team and Ty Schlueter ran to an individual state champion title in Class D.

Sandhills Corn Maze Provides Fun Family Entertainment

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Having fun going down the homemade slide was Robby France and his daughters Alora and Claire. The smiles show how much fun they enjoyed.

Bulldog Volleyball Goes 4-3 During Busy Week of Competition

News Staff

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Ainsworth Bulldog Volleyball team’s season record now sits at 15-12 after seven games in the past week of competition. The Dawgs traveled to Broken Bow for a triangular on Tuesday, October 12th, where they came away with a win against McCook and a loss against the host team Indians.

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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

Capitol News

Bright Horizons Presents Outstanding Community Partnership Award to Sheriff’s Department for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

First “Little Free Library” in Ainsworth Installed at Walnut Street Home

Ainsworth Cross Country Teams Take Third and Fifth at State

Sandhills Corn Maze Provides Fun Family Entertainment

Bulldog Volleyball Goes 4-3 During Busy Week of Competition

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