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Temporary Open Fire Ban Continues

News Staff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The temporary open fire ban at Nebraska Game and Parks locations continues due to widespread drought and dry fuels, persistent fire weather patterns and the danger of human-caused wildfires. Camp stoves and fire pits fueled by liquid gas, however, will be permitted effective immediately at Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

It is not often an offensive lineman gets a chance to score a touchdown, but Witten Painter, #54, Ainsworth’s center got his chance. On fourth and goal from the 6-yard line, Ainsworth called the Hook and Ladder. Fernandez passed to Morgan Kinney, #2, who lateralled to Witten Painter who ran the ball in for a touchdown.

Ainsworth Bulldogs End Regular Season Play with 3-5 Record, Heading to State Playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

After starting the 2024 Football Season with three losses, two of the losses by only two points, the Ainsworth Bulldogs finished the season with five straight wins and as District Champions. The Bulldogs hosted the Elgin Public/Pope John Wolfpack for the last regular season game on Thursday, October 17th.

Ainsworth Bulldogs to Host Kenesaw Blue Devils in NSAA D-2 Football Playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Ainsworth Bulldogs will host the Kenesaw Blue Devils on Thursday, October 24th for the first round of the 2024 NSAA Class D-2 Football Playoffs. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m.

Ask a Master Gardener

Brenda Goeken

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Question: Will my mums come back next year if I plant them in the ground? Nothing brings fall to a porch like colorful mums, while they are available in fall colors like bronze, orange, yellow, red and purple, mums also come in white and pinks. However, not all are perennials, which means some will and some will not come back next year if planted in the ground.

Kinsey Walz (4), Jaylee Good (2) defend at the net against the Broncos Addison Steinhauser. Willa Flynn (5) is waiting to assist if needed, but Dawgs scored the point.

Ainsworth Bulldogs Host Stuart and North Central Knights and Travels to the Anselmo-Merna Tournament

News Staff

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Ainsworth Volleyball team was host to Stuart and the North Central Knights on Tuesday, October 8th. The Bulldogs lost in two sets to Stuart and three sets to the North Central.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change October 10th - 17th, 2024 Thursday, October 17th 2:00 p.m.: Early Dismissal. 3:00 p.m.: District Cross Country at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course.

The Ainsworth Bulldogs defeated the Creighton Bulldogs 60-26 to win the District Championship for the third straight year. Creighton was state ranked with a 5-1 record coming into the game.

Ainsworth Bulldogs Defeat Creighton Bulldogs to Clinch District Title for Third Straight Year

News Staff

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Ainsworth Bulldogs hosted the Creighton Bulldogs on Friday, October 11th and handed Creighton a stunning 60-26 defeat. Not only defeating Creighton, the Dawgs clinched the Class D2 District 7 title.

Aaron Miller Shoots Monster Bull Elk in Brown County

News Staff

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Aaron Miller harvested this monster Bull Elk in northern Brown County on September 24th. Miller said he had hunted for 20 days before he saw an elk and what an elk it was. Miller called the bull to within 20 yards before taking the shot. The green score for the bull was 386 with 51” main beams and it sported 20” brow tines. Of course Miller is having his trophy mounted. For American elk it requires a minimum of 375 points for entry into the Boone and Crockett All-time records book as a typical bull and 360 points to enter in the Awards book.

Motorists Should Use Caution to Avoid Collisions with Deer

News Staff

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Fall is the time of year when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has tips to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.

Ainsworth Girls Golf Team Hosts Quad

News Staff

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

The Ainsworth Girls Golf Team hosted a Quad Golf Tournament at the Ainsworth Golf Course on October 1st. The West Holt Girls Golf Team won the 9-Hole Quad with a team score of 185.