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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.

Marbry Hired for District Office; LunchTime Solutions Approved for Food Service; Technology Updates Approved

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Ainsworth Board of Education - Frank Beel, Jessica Pozehl, Scott Erthum, Brad Wilkins, Bryan Doke and Mark Johnson were present for the May 8th meeting. Consent Agenda The Board approved the consent agenda consisting of previous minutes, setting June 12th at 8:00 p.m.

McAndrew Elementary April Students of the Month

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Gift of Kidney Donation

Jill Kruse, Do

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available. Cyclosporine, the first anti-rejection medication, was approved for use in 1983. The use of anti-rejection medications has significantly increased how long transplanted organs will function.

Treasurer Murante Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Contests Winners

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Nebraska Treasurer John Murante announced the winners in the 2023 “Why I Want to Go to College” contest, sponsored by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers. The winners will be recognized before the start of the May 21st Omaha Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion.

Senior Emma Sears was Chosen by Her Fellow Classmates to Present the Address at Graduation

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Emma Sears, Summa Cum Laude, was chosen by her classmates to give the following address for her classmates: ….Faculty, friends, family, and my fellow classmates, ………..Today is a celebration of our accomplishments and victories. It is a celebration of moving on to a bigger journey and our next chapter in life.

Fourth Grade Class Receives Trees for Arbor Day

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Ainsworth Lions Club, represented by Vance Heyer and Mirya Hallock, presented seedlings to 33 members of the Fourth Grade Class at McAndrew Elementary School on Arbor Day. The seedlings were supplied by the Middle Niobrara NRD, with two representatives assisting with the distribution and conducting a live demonstration on the proper procedure to plant the seedlings.

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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

Marbry Hired for District Office; LunchTime Solutions Approved for Food Service; Technology Updates Approved

McAndrew Elementary April Students of the Month

The Gift of Kidney Donation

Treasurer Murante Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Contests Winners

Senior Emma Sears was Chosen by Her Fellow Classmates to Present the Address at Graduation

Fourth Grade Class Receives Trees for Arbor Day

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