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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.

Trap League

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

During the second night of shooting Wednesday in the Sandhills Spring Trap League, Perry Shaul went a perfect 50 for 50 to lead all shooters. Travis Harvey and Chopper Watts knocked down 48 targets, followed by Cassidy Zwiebel with 47, and Ned Pozehl, Mark Gracey and Mike Rhoads with 45 connections on 50 targets.

Roadway Paint Striping Will Begin in District Eight

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Roadway paint striping began May 27 in the Merriman and Valentine areas, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC, of Edina, Minn., is the contractor for this project.

Stocker, Yearling Tour Set for June 17 in North Platte

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Cattle producers and beef industry professionals are invited to attend the 2025 Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on Tuesday, June 17, in North Platte. The tour will focus on the theme of retained ownership, providing attendees with firsthand insights into pasture recovery, herd management, and profitability strategies.

Beef Month

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

growing food. Marginal land receives little or no water, has lower soil quality, or is rocky.

Work to Begin on N-11 South of Butte

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Work began the week of May 19 on Nebraska Highway 11 (N-11), from the Niobrara River to Butte, from reference post 175.87 to reference post 181.57, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Work Began on N-12 From Butte to Spencer

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Work began Tuesday, May 27, on Nebraska Highway 12 (N-12), from reference post 113.99 to reference post 123.24, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Knife River Midwest, of Sioux City, Iowa, is the prime contractor for this project.

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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

Trap League

Roadway Paint Striping Will Begin in District Eight

Stocker, Yearling Tour Set for June 17 in North Platte

Beef Month

Work to Begin on N-11 South of Butte

Work Began on N-12 From Butte to Spencer

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