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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.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

In Divided Times, Recalling the Strength of Our Unity Last week gave me several reasons to reflect on who we are as Americans, how we respond to tragedy, and what kind of country we want to leave to the next generation.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Growth of Data Centers and AI Prompt Reconsideration by State Leaders Just about every week, I drive by a massive construction project on the north side of Lincoln, next to Interstate 80. Construction cranes soar high into the air; bulky soil scrapers remove hills and build new ones; a steady stream of construction vehicles scurry to and fro.

Ainsworth High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned on Friday

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

ACS Board of Education Approves 2026-27 School Budget

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education met for its 2026-27 budget and tax request hearings and its regularly scheduled September meeting Monday. Board members present included Bryan Doke, Jake Graff, Jessica Pozehl, Crystal Dailey, Brad Wilkins and Frank Beel.

Brown County Ag Society Awards Fair Family and Fair Business of the Year

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Ainsworth City Council Approves 2026-27 Budget

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 9. Members present were Dustin Barthel, Kent Taylor, Heather Lutter and Brad Fiala.

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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

Legislative Notes

All Things Nebraska

Ainsworth High School Homecoming Royalty Crowned on Friday

ACS Board of Education Approves 2026-27 School Budget

Brown County Ag Society Awards Fair Family and Fair Business of the Year

Ainsworth City Council Approves 2026-27 Budget

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