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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.

Elementary Summer School Comes to an End with Creative Learning

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

BKR Extension visited McAndrew Elementary students attending summer school in June. One activity challenged students to create a parachute that was able to keep an egg inside the cup safe from breaking while it floated down.

Ask a Master Gardener

Brenda Goeken

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Question: Will cornmeal kill weeds in my lawn? At first it seemed like an odd question but, after researching I realized how the question would have come to mind. No, cornmeal does not kill or prevent weeds but corn gluten meal may work as a pre-emergent.

Kat’s Korner

Kathy S. Worrell

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

“This Explains Why I Don’t Understand E-Mails?!?!?” I thought you would want to know about this e-mail virus. It appears to affect those who were born prior to 1965.

Capitol News

J.l. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Ne Press

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Drama in Lincoln, Fun Times in the Panhandle The Legislature has adjourned. Football season hasn’t started.

Alumni Enjoyed Visiting While Supporting the Annual Hamburger, Fries and Shakes at the Elks

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Ainsworth Does Drove #54 held its annual Alumni hamburger feed complete with french fries and root beer floats. Approximately 250 hamburgers were served.

State Senators Issue Joint Letter Opposing Nebraska Department of Education Health Standards

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Thirty Nebraska State Senators stand together in support of Resolution for school boards across the state to oppose Nebraska Department of Education’s new Health Standards. Nebraskans have spoken loud and clear—they do not want their children subjected to the Health Education Standards proposed by the Nebraska Department of Education.

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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

Elementary Summer School Comes to an End with Creative Learning

Ask a Master Gardener

Kat’s Korner

Capitol News

Alumni Enjoyed Visiting While Supporting the Annual Hamburger, Fries and Shakes at the Elks

State Senators Issue Joint Letter Opposing Nebraska Department of Education Health Standards

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