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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.

Ask a Master Gardener

Brenda Goeken

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Question: What do I need to do to get my garden ready for fall? The correct ground work done in the fall will improve your garden and prepare it for spring planting. A soil test is a reasonable first step and is recommended every three years.

Housewife Division Releases Results from the 2021 Brown County Fair Exhibitors

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Brown County Fair Superintendent Audrey Wilson has released the winners from the Housewife Division exhibits. Winners in the various categories include: Breads Banana Bread: Blue - Iris Sisson, Ryan Connell and Brandy Connell; Red - Becky Schelm and Patty Nelson; White - Connie Rossenbach.

Sheriff’s Report

Brown County Report

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

September 19 - 25, 2021 Sunday, September 19th Assisted individuals involved in a civil dispute involving a minor child. Received a report of a struck gas meter on Meadville Avenue.

New Generator Installed at Sandhills Care Center

News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Early in 2021, the Ainsworth/Brown County Interlocal Board made an application to the USDA for grant funds to replace the emergency electrical generator at the Sandhills Care Center. Following all the applications, reviewing of bids and COVID-19 delays, the new generator was set in place on Friday, September 29th.

Ainsworth Firefighters Help in Effort to Contain Panhandle Fires

Laura Vroman

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Our region has experienced the devastation that wildfires can bring many times throughout the years. Engines, firefighters and resources arrived from all over to help us, and as Nebraskans, we return the favor.

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News Staff

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

KBR Rural Public Power A regular meeting of KBR Rural Public Power District Board of Directors will be held Monday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m. in the District Office at 374 North Pine Street, Ainsworth.

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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

Ask a Master Gardener

Housewife Division Releases Results from the 2021 Brown County Fair Exhibitors

Sheriff’s Report

New Generator Installed at Sandhills Care Center

Ainsworth Firefighters Help in Effort to Contain Panhandle Fires

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