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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 Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice
1 p.m. Musical Dress Rehearsal
3:30 p.m. MS Boys Wrestling at Plainview Invite

Community Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Lunch

Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, November 20th: Thanksgiving Meal: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole,
cranberry salad, dinner roll and milk.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

State Climate Report Says What We Already Know: It’s Getting Hotter As I sit down to write this column, my tomatoes have finally met with a hard freeze and the cannas we plant in the local park are giving up their red-topped glory. It was one, long fall in my section of southeast Nebraska, with lots of warm days and only recently, a couple of cold snaps.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

An important early literacy effort is making progress thanks to Arnold High School senior Eli Rogers. He has devoted his time to expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL), a program that mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.

Letter to the Editor

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The following views and opinions are not representative of this publication. The Ainsworth Star-Journal, its owners, publisher, editor and staff members assume no responsibility, legal or otherwise, for opinions other than their own.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Activities Thursday, November 20th: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study with Cindy; 2:30 p.m.

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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 Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

Community Senior Center News

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Letter to the Editor

Sandhills Care Center News

Do you like BBQ?

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