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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

The AHS football team captured its second win of the season against the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars Thursday. Leading the Bulldogs in passing yards was junior Bear Rea.
Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge recently applied for and received a grant in the amount of $3,500 for the Ainsworth Senior Center. This money will help with costs of the meals on wheels program.
Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge annual youth trap shoot was held September 26 in conjunction with the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. There were 31 participants aged sixth grade - high school senior.
Zaine Evans Wins First

Zaine Evans, AHS junior, was voted as the Ainsworth Star-Journal athlete of the month by our readers on Facebook. The Star-Journal Athlete of the Month held its first ever voting contest in the month of September.
Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department was called to a report of a fire near Highway 7 south of Ainsworth Thursday afternoon. According to Ainsworth Fire Department Assistant Chief Devin Painter, at 4:45 p.m.

Brown County Community Foundation Awards Scholarships

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Brown County Community Foundation recently awarded the following scholarships. We wish all the graduating seniors a bright future.

Men’s League Golf Kicks Off

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Brett Knoetzel and Nick Martin shared the top spot Thursday during opening night of men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course with 1-over par rounds of 37. Knoetzel and Martin finished one shot ahead of Graig Kinzie, who posted a round of 38. Chuck Whitney, Troy Brodbeck and Landon Welke finished with rounds of 39.

Ainsworth Seniors Awarded Scholarships

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Ainsworth Art Students Attend Niobrara Valley Conference Art Show

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Students from Ainsworth Community Schools represented their school at the Niobrara Valley Conference Art Show held at St. Mary’s Grade School Gym on Friday, May 1st, showcasing both creativity and dedication among the conference’s young artists.

Area Students Earn Degrees from University of Nebraska at Lincoln

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The University of Nebraska- Lincoln conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. The 3,762 graduates - also a record - are from 61 countries; 45 U.S.

Niobrara River Art Show Flows into Valentine Public Library

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The beauty of the Niobrara River is currently on display at the Valentine Public Library, running now through May 21st. The show is hosted by the Sand Painters Art Club and the library.

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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

Zaine Evans Wins First

Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

Brown County Community Foundation Awards Scholarships

Men’s League Golf Kicks Off

Ainsworth Seniors Awarded Scholarships

Ainsworth Art Students Attend Niobrara Valley Conference Art Show

Area Students Earn Degrees from University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Niobrara River Art Show Flows into Valentine Public Library

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