Secretary Evnen reminds voters that Nebraska’s general election for 2022 is November 8, 2022. “My message to Nebraskans is that we will maintain the integrity of our voting,” Evnen said. “Every legally cast vote will count.”

The Ainsworth Cross Country teams took to the road for the Southwest Conference (SWC) Championships on Thursday, October 6th. The Ainsworth runners took advantage of the cool weather, fast course, and great competition to come away with a slew of seasonal and personal best times from the Minden Country Club. In the end, five high school and middle school runners would earn allconference honors while the high school girls would highlight the team results with a third-place finish.

Work began October 10th on N-12 east of Sparks, from reference post 18.68 to reference post 22.12, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Western Engineering Company, Inc., of Harlan, Iowa has the contract.

Before the regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 19th, the Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education Board Members - Jessica Pozehl, Jim Arens, Brad Wilkins, Frank Beel and Scott Erthum, held a Curriculum and Assessment Retreat.

Nebraska wildlife officials say conditions throughout much of the state are suitable for the spread of deadly viral diseases among big game populations. They are asking the public to report unexplained death or illnesses of deer, pronghorn, elk and bighorn sheep.

Michael J. Ripley: Speeding 11-15 MPH, $75.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Kyle Stang.