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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.

The Forage Minute

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

FALL GRAZING BALANCE - Ben Beckman After several dry falls in a row, this year may be shaping up a little differently. With recent rains and cooler weather, cool-season pastures like brome, bluegrass, and fescue could put on some extra growth.

Ainsworth City Council Hosts Tax Request Hearing

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Ainsworth city council convened for a special meeting most citizens know as the ‘pink postcard’ meeting. The meeting was a public hearing to allow citizens to provide their thoughts, questions, and concerns about the city’s raised property tax request for the upcoming fiscal year.

Fall Turkey Hunting Season Opens October 1

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Fall turkey hunting season is near. Nebraska Game and Parks has reminders for hunters who will take to the field in search of a bird for the season, which runs October 1-Nov.

Alpha Delta Kicks Off Year

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met September 6 at The Coffee Vault in Long Pine to enjoy breakfast before their meeting. Four members answered the roll call (what you like best about fall) and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/ CASA project.

Ainsworth Public Library to Take Part in Library Fall Crawl 2025

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Twenty-four libraries across the central part of Nebraska are participating the inaugural Library Fall Crawl from September 2 through Sunday, November 30. The Crawl is designed to encourage residents of central Nebraska to visit, attend programming and explore the libraries in the Central Plains Library System.

Nebraskaland Photo Contest Begins October 1

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept submissions for the 2025 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1.

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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

The Forage Minute

Ainsworth City Council Hosts Tax Request Hearing

Fall Turkey Hunting Season Opens October 1

Alpha Delta Kicks Off Year

Ainsworth Public Library to Take Part in Library Fall Crawl 2025

Nebraskaland Photo Contest Begins October 1

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