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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.

Dawgs End Dry Streak

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Ainsworth sophomore Jacob Ortner (left) celebrates with teammates Zaine Evans (center) and Chris Fernandez (right) after making a two-point shot with two seconds remaining in the game for the Bulld

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A former Nebraska state senator, once again, is calling on the United States to do more to help Ukraine win its war with Russia. Tom Brewer, who served in the Legislature from 2017 to 2025 and earned two Purple Hearts during 36 years in the military, recently made his eighth trip to the front in Ukraine.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Amidst the focus on the looming budget shortfall, there is some good news to share. Nebraska recently received notification that we have been awarded $218.5 million dollars through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the eighth largest state allocation nationwide! This five year national initiative aims to modernize rural health care delivery across America.

Taking Preventive Action Against EBT Fraud

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

In the wake of multiple cases of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds those with EBT cards to take preventive measures to protect their benefits.

Weekly Weather Report

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Date High Low Precip. 12-28-25 10 2 0 12-29 29 6 0 12-30 45 23 0 12-31 52 20 0 1-01 46 19 0 1-02 28 22 0.06 1-03 47 24 0 7-Day Average 37 17 Total: 0.06.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Activities Thursday, January 8th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight.

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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

Dawgs End Dry Streak

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Taking Preventive Action Against EBT Fraud

Weekly Weather Report

Sandhills Care Center News

Do you like BBQ?

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