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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.

Pillen Touts Huge Rural Health Transformation Program Award

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its awards for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country.

Swing in Temperatures Makes it ‘Look a Lot Like Christmas’

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Much of the country has seen an unusually warm December. On December 22 the city of Ainsworth saw a high of 78°.

Top New Year Resolutions for 2026

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Haven’t set your goals and resolutions for the upcoming new year? Here is a list of trending top resolutions from recent years. Exercising, saving money, eating healthier, and spending more time with family and friends remain the top resolutions through many years.

Methodist Church Provides Christmas Dinners for Local Residents

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Multispecies Lottery Permit Applications Accepted Beginning January 2

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning January 2. The Super Tag lottery permit will be valid for one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, one deer of either sex and two turkeys (only toms and bearded hens may be taken in the spring).

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

December 21st Deputies and the Brown County Ambulance Association responded to a single vehicle rollover accident near Long Pine State Park. Both the driver and passenger were found to be ok.

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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

Pillen Touts Huge Rural Health Transformation Program Award

Swing in Temperatures Makes it ‘Look a Lot Like Christmas’

Top New Year Resolutions for 2026

Methodist Church Provides Christmas Dinners for Local Residents

Multispecies Lottery Permit Applications Accepted Beginning January 2

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

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