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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

The AHS football team captured its second win of the season against the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars Thursday. Leading the Bulldogs in passing yards was junior Bear Rea.
Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge recently applied for and received a grant in the amount of $3,500 for the Ainsworth Senior Center. This money will help with costs of the meals on wheels program.
Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge annual youth trap shoot was held September 26 in conjunction with the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. There were 31 participants aged sixth grade - high school senior.
Zaine Evans Wins First

Zaine Evans, AHS junior, was voted as the Ainsworth Star-Journal athlete of the month by our readers on Facebook. The Star-Journal Athlete of the Month held its first ever voting contest in the month of September.
Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department was called to a report of a fire near Highway 7 south of Ainsworth Thursday afternoon. According to Ainsworth Fire Department Assistant Chief Devin Painter, at 4:45 p.m.

Ainsworth High School Announces 2026 Homecoming Royalty Candidates

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The homecoming candidates for the 2026-27 school year have been voted on by the student body. Candidates include: Sr.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

August 30 A traffic stop was made in Ainsworth. The driver received a repair order for improper or defective vehicle lighting.

Beware of the Pied Piper of Technology

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Envy is a feeling of discontent, resentment, and begrudging, aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck. It’s simply desiring the resources and opportunities someone else has so that we can purchase and create the life we fantasize about.

Ainsworth Fourth Graders Report on Their Favorite Activities

Julie Micheel's Class By Brysen Swett

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

My favorite activity outside of school is going home and playing with my best friends and sharing my game. We can have fun.

FALL SPORTS TEAMS CELEBRATE HOMECOMING WEEK

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Nick Martin shot a 1-under par 35 to hold off teammate Landon Welke by one for the top round Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Cody Goochey posted a round of 37, followed by Bradd Bussinger, Kevin Martin, Graig Kinzie and Robert Magill with rounds of 38, and Noah Graff, Martin Gonzalez and Brett Knoetzel with rounds of 39.

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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

Zaine Evans Wins First

Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

Ainsworth High School Announces 2026 Homecoming Royalty Candidates

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Beware of the Pied Piper of Technology

Ainsworth Fourth Graders Report on Their Favorite Activities

FALL SPORTS TEAMS CELEBRATE HOMECOMING WEEK

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

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