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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.

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

June 20 - 26, 2021 Sunday, June 20th Received reports of a possible disturbance involving three out of state subjects at Brown County Hospital. The subjects were assisted by a deputy and vacated the area.

Kat’s Korner

Kat’s Korner .... By Kathy S. Worrell

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

As communities prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, our Independence Day, which recognizes our freedom and the opportunity to make choices, like working in a job you like, I find it fitting to use this quote, “America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor.” by Paul Tsongas

Legislative Notes

Senator Tom Brewer - 43rd District

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The 4th of July is right around the corner. I think we should all take a moment and review what it is to be an American citizen. Around the turn of the last century, the “American Creed” was written.

Capitol News

J.l. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Ne Press

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

It’s Time to Get Serious About Rail Travel in Nebraska When I packed up to go away to college, my folks put me on the train in Scottsbluff at night and I arrived in Lincoln at 6 a.m. the next morning.

New Ainsworth Elementary Principal Ben Wright & Family Welcomed to Community

News Staff

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Ainsworth Community Schools has hired Benjamin T. Wright as the Elementary Principal for the 2021-2022 school year.

Methodist Pastor Couple To Join Churches at Ainsworth, Johnstown, Bassett & Springview

News Staff

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

On Sunday, July 4th the United Methodist Churches in Ainsworth, Johnstown, Bassett and Springview will be joined by new pastors. Pastor Martin Leeper will lead services at Ainsworth and Johnstown, and Pastor Jeanie Leeper will lead services at Bassett and Springview.

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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

Sheriff’s Report

Kat’s Korner

Legislative Notes

Capitol News

New Ainsworth Elementary Principal Ben Wright & Family Welcomed to Community

Methodist Pastor Couple To Join Churches at Ainsworth, Johnstown, Bassett & Springview

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