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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.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Capitol Conversations: From Pasture to Policy Nebraska, the “Beef State,” stands as a colossal pillar in the global agricultural landscape, with the beef industry providing the very backbone of our state’s economy. More than just a commodity, beef production in Nebraska is a testament to generations of hard work, innovation, and commitment to quality.

Brown County Roads Department Tears Down Main Street Long Pine Building

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Brown County Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 21 in the Brown County Courthouse meeting room for their final regularly scheduled meeting of October. Present were commissioners Jeremiah Dailey, Don Painter, and chairman Dennis Bauer.

Moody Earns Sixth Place in First State Appearance

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Long Pine Receives Little Free Library Grant

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Ainsworth Commercial Club Holds Second Downtown Hocus Pocus Event

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Ainsworth Commercial Club held its second annual Downtown Hocus Pocus event last week. Starting on Thursday, locals competed in a scavenger hunt, visiting Ainsworth businesses and matching which business sold which goods.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

October 19th A deputy assisted a motorist with a broken-down vehicle south of Ainsworth on Highway 7. October 20th The sheriff and deputies responded to the reported area of a possible motor vehicle accident on Highway 183.

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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

Legislative Notes

Brown County Roads Department Tears Down Main Street Long Pine Building

Moody Earns Sixth Place in First State Appearance

Long Pine Receives Little Free Library Grant

Ainsworth Commercial Club Holds Second Downtown Hocus Pocus Event

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

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