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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.

Bulldog Volleyball Team Competes in Post Season Play

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Ainsworth volleyball team competed in its first Niobrara Valley Conference Tournament. Ainsworth entered the tournament seeded sixth.

Walz Sisters Compete in Oklahoma’s Richest Rodeo

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The weekend of October 17-19 was a great one for two sisters from Ainsworth, Kinsey and Kieley Walz. The Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway qualifier occurred at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in conjunction with the CN Production’s event, Oklahoma’s Richest.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change October 30th - November 6th Thursday, October 30th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis 7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice Friday, October 31st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis 6:30 a.m.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Activities Thursday, October 23rd: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 2:30 p.m.

Community Senior Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, October 23rd: Liver or beef and onions, baked potato, broccoli salad, apricots, dinner roll and milk. Friday, October 24th: Chicken a la King, peas, carrots, grapes, biscuit and milk.

Brown County Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

News Staff

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Brown County Community Foundation Fund celebrated 30 years of impact and progress to the Brown County area on October 17 during a celebration at the Ainsworth Conference Center. In 1994, several Brown County community minded citizens met to discuss the formation of the foundation.

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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

Bulldog Volleyball Team Competes in Post Season Play

Walz Sisters Compete in Oklahoma’s Richest Rodeo

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

Sandhills Care Center News

Community Senior Center News

Brown County Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

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