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Bulldogs Participate in Valentine’s Speech Icebreaker Tournament

The Ainsworth High School Speech Team kicked off the season at the Valentine Icebreaker Tournament on Saturday, January 14th. Head Coach Heather Lutter stated, “This is a great meet to get the speakers into the swing of speech season. Everyone did a great job and improved their speeches along the way.” The team is looking forward to the Broken Bow Speech Invitational on Saturday, January 21st.

Central Community College 2022 Honor Lists

Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2022 fall semester. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and Ord Learning Center.

Capitol News

My observation from the opening days of the 108th Nebraska Legislature: “The fix is in!” Google it, information worth having as this highly partisan influenced session stumbles on. In the 20’s, when the term first surfaced, it meant the deal was done – probably in advance.

Legislative Notes

The 2023 legislative session is steaming ahead rapidly. As of this writing, 464 bills have been introduced, along with more than a dozen proposed constitutional amendments. With two more days of bill introduction remaining, I expect that a couple hundred more are inbound.

Kat’s Korner

Last Saturday evening, January 14th, the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce presented their Inaugural Gala “Denim to Diamonds.” The evening consisted of supper, outstanding award presentations, silent auction baskets and live music by the “High Heel Band”.

District Court

Brown County District Court was in session on January 10,2023. The Honorable Mark D.

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