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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.

Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs Fall to Mullen Lady Broncos, 35-52

News Staff

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

On Friday, January 3rd, the Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs ended up a good deal behind the Mullen Broncos and lost 52-35. Ainsworth was on the road against the Mullen Lady Broncos.

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News Staff

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

ACS Board of Education to Meet The Board of Education of Ainsworth Community Schools will hold a regular meeting on Monday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office on 3rd Street in Ainsworth.

Keeping Your Holiday Plants Alive for Years to Come

Elizabeth Exstrom Horticulture Extension Educator

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

I am sure I am not the only one ready for 2025 and a fresh start. If you are one of the lucky ones that receive a holiday plant as a gift, don’t be tempted to toss it in the trash when the holidays are over, consider giving them a fresh start as well. Keep your holiday plants alive for years to come with a few tips and techniques.

Stay Clear of Downed Power Lines During Severe Winter Weather

News Staff

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

‘Tis the season for severe winter weather and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants to remind customers to be aware of the dangers caused by downed power lines. Severe winter storms can bring heavy snow, wind, or ice that can damage power lines and cause outages.

Ask a Master Gardener

Brenda Goeken

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Question: Can I feed my Christmas tree to my goats? It was really hard for me to find reliable information about feeding pines to goats. As with anything being looked up on the internet, you have to be careful.

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News Staff

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

It is wonderful news that we will continue to have a newspaper! Carol Woods and Don Murphy enjoyed the recent Christmas concert of Danny and Kathy Bennett held at The Connection. Carol enjoyed a visit from her brother, Jim Marsh of Ceresco, over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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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

Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs Fall to Mullen Lady Broncos, 35-52

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Keeping Your Holiday Plants Alive for Years to Come

Stay Clear of Downed Power Lines During Severe Winter Weather

Ask a Master Gardener

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