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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.

Silver Cord Lodge #224 Presents Bronze Jordan Medal

Joe Mcbride

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Members of Silver Cord Masonic Lodge #224 traveled to Wood Lake on Thursday, December 18, to present Worshipful Brother Arthur “Arch” J. Ferguson with the Bronze Jordan Medal.

Area Athletes Named Academic All-State by Nebraska Schools Activities Association

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Nebraska School Activities Association announced recipients of the Fall Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA Awards Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Most people have read or at least heard of a man named Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He was a literary giant in his lifetime and is still known today in many circles as “The Children’s Poet” as several schools around our nation are named in his honor.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

December 14th The sheriff and deputies investigated a missing person report in rural Brown County. This is an ongoing investigation.

Ty Schlueter of Wood Lake Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Tylan G. Schlueter of Wood Lake (Ainsworth Alum) was among 1,175 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises December 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Area Students Named to Chadron State College Fall Semester Dean and President Lists

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Chadron State College has announced the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of coursework, be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, and have no incomplete grades.

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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

Silver Cord Lodge #224 Presents Bronze Jordan Medal

Area Athletes Named Academic All-State by Nebraska Schools Activities Association

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Ty Schlueter of Wood Lake Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

Area Students Named to Chadron State College Fall Semester Dean and President Lists

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