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Birthday Wish

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Last year, Ainsworth’s Head Coach Jessi Owen was absent from the game against Burwell when his daughter, Elsie Lynne Owen, decided to make her appearance on game day, September 9, 2022. This year, Coach Owen was on hand for the Dawgs 28-0 shutout of the Longhorns and so was Elsie.

Football Surprise

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Jacob Stanley and Victoria Heath drove 832 miles from Dallas Fort Worth, TX area to surprise Coach Jessi Owen at the Burwell football game. Stanley was a college teammate of Coach Owen and was also in Jessi and McKenzie Owen’s wedding.

Ainsworth JV Football Team Defeats North Central Knights JVs 30-16

Photo By Debb Gracey

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Ainsworth High School JV Football Team hosted the North Central Knights on August 28th at the East City Park for their first game of the season. Sam Titus, #13, leads the way for Chris Fernandez during the Bulldogs defeat of the Knights. The Ainsworth Bulldogs JV Team came out on top with a score of 30 - 16.

Ainsworth’s defense put a lot of pressure on the Madison quarterback. Here Cole Swanson gave chase causing Madison’s quarterback to have to throw the ball away before being tackled.

Ainsworth Bulldogs Slay Madison Dragons, 66-0

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Ainsworth Bulldogs hosted the Madison Dragons for their second football game of the 2023 season on September 1st and shutout the Dragons, 66-0. Madison took the opening kickoff but couldn’t move the ball against a stiff Bulldog defense.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change Thursday, September 7th 4:00 p.m.: Girls Golf at O’Neill Quad. 5:00 pm.: Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball Triangular North Central/CWC at Ainsworth.

Revised Wildlife Predator Statute Takes Effect September 2

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

A revised statute allowing some Nebraska landowners to kill damage- causing wildlife predators becomes effective September 2. Predators included in this statute are badger, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, opossum, raccoon, red fox and skunk.

Nebraska Volleyball Stadium Event Draws 92,003 To Set Women’s World Attendance Record

Eric Olson Ap Sports Writer

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) __ The University of Nebraska laid claim to the world record for largest attendance at a women’s sporting event with 92,003 filling Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night, August 30th for the Cornhuskers’ volleyball match against Omaha.

Hunting on State Recreation Areas Begins September 5

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Hunters are reminded Nebraska’s state recreation areas are closed to hunting until Sept. 5.

Boat Ramp Access Limited at Sherman, Calamus

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Seasonal irrigation drawdowns at some north central reservoirs have caused boat ramp closures at two Nebraska Game and Parks state recreation areas. At Calamus Reservoir SRA, the Valley View Flat boat ramp is closed.

The Team of Goochey, Jackman and Delimont Win Ainsworth Men’s League for 2023

News Staff

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The team of Brian Delimont, Cody Goochey and Kyle Jackman hung on to first place with a team score of 69 to win Ainsworth Men’s League for 2023. The team of Landon Welke, Nick Martin and Jessi Owen tied for second place with the team of Wes Luther, Chester Smith and Robert Magill.

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