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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.

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News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

How time flies and it is August already! Carol Woods visited her brother, Jim Marsh of Ceresco, this past week. Jim’s two pooches are always so happy to see Carol! She also had a doctor’s appointment which went well.

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Becky Schelm 402-382-5651

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Thought for the week: No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side. It has been smoky in this area.

BKR 4-H Shooting Sports Held in Ainsworth

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

BKR 4-H Shooting Sports held their Championships on Sunday, August 1st at the Ainsworth Rod and Gun Club. Sixty-two youth participated in one of five disciplines: Shotgun, Archery, BB Gun, Air Pistol and .22 throughout the 2020-21 4-H Shooting Sports Season with 112 4-H Shooting Sports project enrollments in BKR 4-H.

Nebraska Organizations & Leaders Respond to Second Draft of NDE Health Education Standards

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released the second draft of the Nebraska Health Education Standards on Thursday, July 29th and is seeking input from the public. The information collected will be used as part of the standards review and revision process.

47 Nebraska School Boards, Object to Sex Ed Standards

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

In an AP story released on July 25th by the Omaha World-Herald prior to the release of the second draft of the proposed State Health Education Standards, nearly 50 Nebraska school boards have objected to proposed state health education standards that include lessons for young children on gender identity and gender expression.

School Meals at No Charge for All Students at Ainsworth Community Schools

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Effective for School Year 2021-22, Ainsworth Community Schools will serve meals at no charge to enrolled students. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved use of the Seamless Summer Option (SSO), which allows local school districts to provide no-cost meals to all enrolled students for the duration of the 2021-22 school year.

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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

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BKR 4-H Shooting Sports Held in Ainsworth

Nebraska Organizations & Leaders Respond to Second Draft of NDE Health Education Standards

47 Nebraska School Boards, Object to Sex Ed Standards

School Meals at No Charge for All Students at Ainsworth Community Schools

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