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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.

Brown County Commissioners Set Budget

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The Brown County Commissioners approved a $33.26 million 2025-26 budget that asks property owners for $4.19 million in tax. The $4.19 million in property tax requested by the county to fund the 2025-26 budget is an increase of $88,802 from the $4.10 million requested for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Eric and Megan (Maxwell) Villanueva Welcome Baby Boy

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Eric and Megan Villanueva of Omaha are happy to announce the arrival of their first child. Samuel Robert Villanueva was born August 22, 2025, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 19.5 inches long. Sam is the grandson of Bob and Leanne Maxwell of Ainsworth and Michael and Ginny Villanueva of Phoenix, Arizona.

Karen Peck & New River to Perform at PVGB

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Prairie View Gospel Barn welcomes Karen Peck and New River at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, October 5. Six-time Grammy nominated, nine-time GMA Dove Award winning Karen Peck and New River has impacted the Gospel Music industry for over 30 years.

Help Shape the 2026 Nebraska Custom Rates Report: Register for the Survey Today

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is gathering information for the 2026 Nebraska Custom Rates Survey, and we need your input. If you provide custom services in Nebraska — whether it’s planting, harvesting, spraying, hauling, or other custom operations — your participation is vital.

Safely Handle Big Game to Reduce Disease Spread

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

With deer season underway, hunters are encouraged to use safe handling procedures when harvesting, transporting or disposing of a deer or elk carcass to minimize the potential spread of chronic wasting disease.

Fire Ignites South of Long Pine

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Three area fire departments responded to a grass fire Sunday morning south of Long Pine. According to Long Pine Rural Fire Chief Matt Pozehl, at 9:56 a.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

Brown County Commissioners Set Budget

Eric and Megan (Maxwell) Villanueva Welcome Baby Boy

Karen Peck & New River to Perform at PVGB

Help Shape the 2026 Nebraska Custom Rates Report: Register for the Survey Today

Safely Handle Big Game to Reduce Disease Spread

Fire Ignites South of Long Pine

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