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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Forty-five years ago on August 2, 1981, the Ainsworth Senior Center held an open house to celebrate their new building. Senior Center officers in 1981 were Dorothy Walton, Bill Gudgel, Dwight Moody, Burdetta Jansen and George Brede.
Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

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Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

A Friday night fire destroyed a building in Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Assistant Fire Chief Devin Painter, at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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.

South Dakota State Announces Spring Graduates

News Staff

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

South Dakota State University announces Jenna Marie Williams of Ainsworth, has graduated following the spring 2025 semester. Williams graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from SDSU’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.

Hospital Project Begins by Tearing Down Old Ainsworth Restaurant

News Staff

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Jolyn Pozehl Competes in NSWCA Senior All-Star Dual

News Staff

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

On June 15, Jolyn Pozehl, recent Ainsworth graduate, competed in the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Senior All-Star Dual in Grand Island at the Army National Guard Armory. Pozehl wrestled for the blue team.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

July 13 A deputy spoke to Ainsworth residents about a person trespassing on their property. The Sheriff’s Office contacted a rural Brown County resident about a pivot watering the roadway on Highway 20.

Community Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, July 17th: Calico beans with hamburger, broccoli, carrots, fresh melon salad, biscuit and milk. Friday, July 18th: Salmon patty, stewed tomatoes, sweet potatoes, mandarin oranges, muffin and milk.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Activities Thursday, July 17th: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 2:30 p.m.

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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

South Dakota State Announces Spring Graduates

Hospital Project Begins by Tearing Down Old Ainsworth Restaurant

Jolyn Pozehl Competes in NSWCA Senior All-Star Dual

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Community Senior Center News

Sandhills Care Center News

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