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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, May 18, 2021

May 9th - May 15th, 2021 Sunday, May 9th The Brown County Ambulance Association transported an Ainsworth resident to the Brown County Hospital. Responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly in excessive speeds on Hwy.

Kat’s Korner

Kathy S. Worrell

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Graduation day 2021 has come and gone at Ainsworth High School. To those who attended the many graduation receptions, I think everyone will agree, Brown County in the “Middle of Nowhere” certainly has some awesome cooks. What a variety of foods, especially desserts, one could select from as you went from one reception to the next.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tom Brewer - 43rd District

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson administered the first United States Census in 1790. The census has been conducted every ten years since then in accordance with Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution. Accurate population figures are necessary for determining each state’s representation in Congress.

Capitol News

J.l. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Ne Press

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Lawmakers Face a Number of Obstacles in Closing Days If this were a horse race, Nebraska lawmakers would be heading into the final stretch looking to muster more unadulterated energy than disqualified 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit. As it turns out, this promises to be more of a steeplechase in which competitors are required to jump diverse fences and ditch obstacles.

Loreece Thornton Retires after 32 Years at Ainsworth Schools; Second of Three Generations of AHS Graduates and Educators

News Staff

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Loreece Thornton has dedicated 32 years to Ainsworth Community Schools as an educator. She has announced that the 2020-2021 school year is her final year teaching fulltime at Ainsworth Schools.

Ainsworth City Council Approves Up To $120,000.00 in Repairs to New City Street Department Building

News Staff

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

During the regular Ainsworth City Council Meeting on May 12th, the Council voted unanimously to hire Buckley Steel of Ainsworth, NE to do repairs to the City Street Department building not to exceed $120,000.00 with the insulation upgrade.

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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

Loreece Thornton Retires after 32 Years at Ainsworth Schools; Second of Three Generations of AHS Graduates and Educators

Ainsworth City Council Approves Up To $120,000.00 in Repairs to New City Street Department Building

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