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Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Community Schools will open its doors to students for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, August 13. The school has a host of new employees beginning this year.
Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Ainsworth recaptured the Border Cup Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course, winning the annual match play event between members of the Ainsworth Golf Course and Bassett Country Club by a score of 15-1/2 to 9-1/2.
Chrome, Horsepower and Heart: Celtic Riders Rally Community for Kolter Mizner

The rumble of motorcycles and the spirit of generosity filled the roads of north central Nebraska on Saturday as the Celtic Riders hosted their annual Miles That Matter Poker Run, raising funds to help Ainsworth youngster Kolter Mizner and his family.
Century Lumber Held Summer Drawings

Century Lumber Center of Ainsworth held two drawings with entries taking place the last week of June and ending on Independence Day weekend. One drawing celebrated America’s 250th birthday.
Ainsworth Housing Authority Welcomes Montana Price as New Executive Director

We are pleased to welcome Montana Price as the new Executive Director of Park Homes. Montana will be starting in early August, as her schedule allows.

Ainsworth Women's Golf Tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Brenda Konkoleski and Monica Smeal carded a 2-under par round of 70 to win the championship flight of the women’s two-person scramble golf tournament Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Nicole Johnson and Stephanie Kinzie won a scorecard playoff over Kayla Fischer and Kari Anderson for second place after both teams finished with evenpar rounds of 72.

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Keian Fischer’s 1-under par round of 35 claimed the top spot Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Fischer finished one shot clear of Heath Rudnick and Brett Knoetzel, who posted even-par rounds of 36.

Ainsworth Women's Golf League

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The team of Danielle Palmer, Brenda Konkoleski, Chelsey Peterson and Rylee Pierce fired a 2-under par scramble score of 34 to edge two teams by one shot Wednesday during women’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course.

Ainsworth Youth Participate in Summer Dance

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Work to Begin on Elsmere Road

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The Brown County roads department will place cold-mix asphalt on stretches of the Elsmere Road next Monday and Tuesday, July 27-28. The asphalt will be placed between Clear Lake Avenue west to Koshopah Road at the Cherry County line.

From Old Tires to a Lasting Tribute: Veterans Bench Nominations Open

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

What happens to the thousands of tires collected during NorthCentralNebraskaRC&D's tire amnesty events? Many of them get a second life. This year, Champlin Tire Recycling, which hauled away and recycled the tires collected at the amnesty events in Springview and O’Neill, generously donated two park benches made from recycled tires to the North Central Nebraska RC&D.

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Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Chrome, Horsepower and Heart: Celtic Riders Rally Community for Kolter Mizner

Century Lumber Held Summer Drawings

Ainsworth Housing Authority Welcomes Montana Price as New Executive Director

Ainsworth Women's Golf Tournament

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

Ainsworth Women's Golf League

Ainsworth Youth Participate in Summer Dance

Work to Begin on Elsmere Road

From Old Tires to a Lasting Tribute: Veterans Bench Nominations Open

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