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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.

Powder Horn Area Boat Ramp at Merritt Closed Due to Damage

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Powder Horn Area boat ramp at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will be closed until further notice due to damage incurred this past winter. Significant heaving from ice caused the lower portion of the ramp to break off and sink.

Public Open House Scheduled for Multi-Million Dollar Middle Niobrara NRD Remodel

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) plans a multi-million dollar remodel, the public will have a chance to weigh in on the project. The MNNRD Board has scheduled an open house in Ainsworth for the proposed 11,000-square-foot project in Valentine.

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame recently announced their 2025 inductees. This year’s inductees include: Vern Boeser of Logan County; Alice Cotton of Garden County; Charles Daly of Logan County; Stanley Huffman of Cherry County; Jerry Kennedy of Sheridan County; Mick Knott of Arthur County; Jack Malmber of Sheridan County; Sam Miles of Cherry County; John Schroder, Sr.

Headlines in History

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey This Week’s News from 25, 50, 75, and 100 Years Ago March 22, 2000: Dave and Julie Priest celebrate the grand opening of G & M Well Drilling with a ribbon cutting. March 20, 1975: Gayla Lee of Norfolk is announced Miss North Central Nebraska at the pageant held in Ainsworth.

Nebraska Ethanol Board Welcomes UNL Study Showcasing Ethanol’s $6B Role in State Economy

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) applauded the release of a new comprehensive study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), which details the significant economic and agricultural contributions of Nebraska’s ethanol industry.

Poison Prevention Week 2025

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

National Poison Prevention Week is the third full week in March and is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of poisoning. The Nebraska Poison Center (NPC) joins the nation’s 53 other poison centers celebrating National Poison Prevention Week. Poison Centers want you to know; When Poison Happens, We’re for you!

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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

Powder Horn Area Boat Ramp at Merritt Closed Due to Damage

Public Open House Scheduled for Multi-Million Dollar Middle Niobrara NRD Remodel

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

Headlines in History

Nebraska Ethanol Board Welcomes UNL Study Showcasing Ethanol’s $6B Role in State Economy

Poison Prevention Week 2025

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