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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.

Prairie View Gospel Barn to Host Mark Trammell Quartet and Jamey Ragle

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Prairie View Gospel Barn in‑vites you to join them for an afternoon with Mark Trammell Quartet and humorist and con‑ference speaker Jamey Ragel on Sunday, April 12. Throughout this program, you will be challenged and inspired, laugh a lot, and hear some ex‑ceptional Gospel Music.

The PLOT Act Protects Nebraska Ag Land

Senator Pete Ricketts

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Farms and ranches are the foundation of the Good Life in Nebraska. Nebraskans feed the country and fuel the world. Our farmers and ranchers keep America healthy and safe with a secure, reliable food supply. But China can threaten this.

A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

Us Senator Deb Fischer

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

I had the pleasure of visiting Grand Island for an exciting oc‑casion: the ribbon-cutting cere‑mony for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport’s new Snow Removal Equipment Building. My team was proud to advo‑cate for Hall County to receive this funding.

Wildfires Dealt a Blow to Nebraska Ranchers, Climate Change May Make Them More Common

Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental me‑dia organization. Mike Wintz was nearly 4 miles away and in the thick of fighting the Morrill Fire when he heard over the radio that the flames were headed for his home.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change April 9 - April 16 Thursday, April 9th 7 a.m. HS POM Squad Try Out Practice 10 a.m.

Track Team Competes at Buffalo Bill Invite in North Platte

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Girls Team Scores 1. Kearney, 197; 2.

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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

Prairie View Gospel Barn to Host Mark Trammell Quartet and Jamey Ragle

The PLOT Act Protects Nebraska Ag Land

A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

Wildfires Dealt a Blow to Nebraska Ranchers, Climate Change May Make Them More Common

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

Track Team Competes at Buffalo Bill Invite in North Platte

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