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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.

Football Team Falls to West Holt

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Bulldogs played in their second home game of the season on Friday, September 12, against the West Holt Huskies. In the first quarter, the Huskies scored off of the kickoff.

Ainsworth XC Competes at Broken Bow Invite

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Broken Bow Cross Country Invitational Girls Team Scores 1. Gothenburg, 30; 2.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change September 18th - 25th Thursday, September 18th 7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice in the Loft 10 a.m.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Redistricting Battle Promotes Chaos, a Tit-for-Tat Chess Match Over the years, I covered more than one effort by the Nebraska Legislature to redraw the boundaries of districts for state legislators and U.S. congressional representatives, among others, due to shifts in the state’s population.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Our office has received several inquiries regarding the proposed use of the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook as a detention facility in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, so I wanted to address some of those questions in this week’s column.

A Message from the Brown County Assessor’s Office

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Brown County Assessor’s Office will be in the Long Pine area doing their six-year review of all residential homes and outbuildings. They will be taking new photos as well.

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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

Football Team Falls to West Holt

Ainsworth XC Competes at Broken Bow Invite

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

A Message from the Brown County Assessor’s Office

Do you like BBQ?

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