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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.

City Adopts $6.59 Million Budget; Gym Floor Insurance Claim Approved on Second Attempt

News Staff

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Following a budget hearing during the regular Ainsworth City Council meeting on September 8th, the Ainsworth City Council voted unanimously to approve a $6,596,334.00 budget for 2021-22. For comparison, the 2020-21 budget was $9,396,033.00, though they actually only spent an estimated $5,599,796.00 (the fiscal year doesn’t end until September 30th).

Ainsworth Girls Cross Country Team Takes First Place and Ainsworth Boys Take Second Place in Ainsworth Invitational Cross Country Meet

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In the first official Cross Country competition of the 2021 season, Ainsworth High School hosted the Ainsworth Cross Country Meet on Thursday, September 2nd at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. It was a very good day for the 14th annual event.

Chelsea Hladky Donates $2,500.00 Bayer Fund Donation to Sandhills Rod & Gun Club

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Local farmer Chelsea Hladky recently directed a $2,500.00 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Sandhills Rod & Gun Club. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities.

Ainsworth Bulldogs Fall to Burwell, 18 to 62

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Coming off their season opener 82-44 win over the Plainview Pirates, the Ainsworth Bulldogs traveled to Burwell and were handed a 18-62 defeat on September 3rd. The Burwell Longhorns were Class D1 champions in 2020 and returned many starters.

Game and Parks Encourages Hunters to Register on Antlerless Hunter Database

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In 2019, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission launched a tool to help landowners address deer populations on their property. To keep hunter information current for landowners, all hunters must register in the program annually.

Brown County 4-H Finds Success at Nebraska State Fair

News Staff

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

4-H members of Brown County found success at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair held in Grand Island August 27 th through September 6 th . The results are as follows: Ethan Arens: Shortened Cake, Blue.

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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

City Adopts $6.59 Million Budget; Gym Floor Insurance Claim Approved on Second Attempt

Ainsworth Girls Cross Country Team Takes First Place and Ainsworth Boys Take Second Place in Ainsworth Invitational Cross Country Meet

Chelsea Hladky Donates $2,500.00 Bayer Fund Donation to Sandhills Rod & Gun Club

Ainsworth Bulldogs Fall to Burwell, 18 to 62

Game and Parks Encourages Hunters to Register on Antlerless Hunter Database

Brown County 4-H Finds Success at Nebraska State Fair

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