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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.

Ainsworth Women's Golf League

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The team of Ann Hoch, Jen Martin and Wendy Wilkins carded an even-par scramble score of 36 to lead the field Wednesday during women’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Kathy Worrell, Julie Micheel and Stephanie Kinzie shot a 1-over par scramble round of 37, followed by the team of Ashley Martin, Lydia Welke and Rachel Schumacher and the team of Amy Simonson, Kat Kennedy and Dixie Kennedy each shot rounds of 39..

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Nick Martin’s even-par round of 36 was the best of the night Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Noah Graff and Kyle Jackman finished one shot back with rounds of 37.

Ainsworth Golf Course Hosts Men's Open

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Steve Camp fired a 1-over par 73 Sunday to capture the championship flight of the annual Men’s Open Golf Tournament on aswelteringdayattheAinsworth Golf Course. After a 4-over par 40 on the first nine, Camp shot a 3-under par 33 on the second nine to win by one shot over Nick Martin and Joel Klammer, who both finished with rounds of 74.

Ainsworth Fire Department Responds to Motor Home Fire

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a motor home on fire just north of Ainsworth on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 1:45 p.m., a motor home parked in the driveway of a residence owned by Charlie Kyser one mile north of Ainsworth on Meadville Avenue caught fire.

Build an Animal Friend Held at Ainsworth Library

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

On July 21st, the Ainsworth Library held a special Bison Program with the Niobrara National Park Rangers. The children enjoyed learning about the history of bison and seeing all the items that were on display.

North Central RC&D Holds July Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met in Bassett on Wednesday, July 8, with Chairman Mike Burge presiding. A final report from the O’Neill tire amnesty was given by Carla Stagemeyer, Executive Director.

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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

Ainsworth Women's Golf League

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

Ainsworth Golf Course Hosts Men's Open

Ainsworth Fire Department Responds to Motor Home Fire

Build an Animal Friend Held at Ainsworth Library

North Central RC&D Holds July Meeting

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