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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.

God's Mercy Endures Forever, but He Cannot Compromise

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological view of them all.

Nominations Open for the 2026 FSA County Committee Election in Area Counties

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members and encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to take part in the Ainsworth County Committee nomination process.

Most awarded Trio in Gospel Music Coming to Prairie View Gospel Barn

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Prairie View Gospel Barn is excited to have one of the top rated Southern Gospel groups coming to perform on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Greater Vision has been nominated for the following Singing News Fan Awards for 2026: Favorite trio, favorite tenor, favorite lead, favorite musician, favorite songwriter, favorite album and favorite artist.

Rock County Wins Fund Drive Contest for Fire Relief

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

On May 1 the Rock County Hospital initiated a fund drive for wildfire victims in Nebraska. Utilizing their “Partners in Life” program, they partnered with the Brown County and Cherry County Hospitals in a friendly competitive fund raiser.

Ainsworth Women's Golf League

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Emily Jackman and Heather Lutter shot an even-par scramble score of 36 Wednesday to lead the field during women’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. The team of Ashley Martin, Lydia Welke and Rachel Schumacher, the team of Danielle Palmer, Brenda Konkoleski, Chelsey Peterson and Rylee Pierce and the team of Julie Micheel and Kathy Worrell each finished one shot back with scramble scores of 37.

Niobrara Traveling Art Show Set Up in Ainsworth Library

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The National Park Service at the Niobrara National Scenic River is celebrating 35 years on the Niobrara. An art show was held to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Niobrara National Scenic River.

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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

God's Mercy Endures Forever, but He Cannot Compromise

Nominations Open for the 2026 FSA County Committee Election in Area Counties

Most awarded Trio in Gospel Music Coming to Prairie View Gospel Barn

Rock County Wins Fund Drive Contest for Fire Relief

Ainsworth Women's Golf League

Niobrara Traveling Art Show Set Up in Ainsworth Library

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