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Extension to Hold October Leaf Pressing Workshops
Brown County Fair Horseshoe Results
Brown County Fair Photography Results

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu
Lady Dawgs Pick Up Three Wins
Girls Golf Team Competes in Valentine Invite and Valentine Quadrangular

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.

Bulldog Football Team Drops to Knights

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The AHS football team traveled to Dunning on Friday, September 4, to take on the Sandhills- Thedford Knights. After taking an early lead (3-0) in the first quarter, the team rapidly fell behind.

Tri-County Museum Tour

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

A tri-county open house will be held at five area museums on Saturday, September 12. Featured will be the Coleman House Museum in Ainsworth, the Heritage House Museum in Long Pine, the Rock County Museum in Bassett and the Keya Paha County Museum in Springview.