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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.

Men’s Golf League

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Martin Gonzalez, Kevin Martin and Cody Goochey shared the top spot Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course with 1-over par rounds of 37. Heath Rudnick, Brett Knoetzel and Graig Kinzie finished one shot back with rounds of 38, followed by Dane Sears, Dallas Fowler and Joel Klammer with rounds of 39.

The Forage Minute

Late Summer Pasture Weeds By Jerry Volesky

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

August always seems to be a time when certain weeds can become quite noticeable in pastures. That is especially true this summer where many parts of Nebraska have had abundant summer rains.

Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 900 participants to Kearney for the 2025 Governor’s Summit on August 14. The annual Governor’s Summit, co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, convenes the state’s economic development community to discuss shared strategies to grow Nebraska.

Bulldog Boosters Host 8th Annual Bulldog Pride

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Families are Invited to Forest Festival Fun Night in September

Benjamin Bohall, Nebraska Forest Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

This fall, families across Nebraska will have the chance to unplug from their screens and connect with the outdoors as the Forest Festival Family Fun Night returns to Horning State Farm Demonstration Forest in Plattsmouth.

Illinois Biker Club Brings Sturgis to Sandhills Care Center Resident

News Staff

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Sandhills Care Center resident Patty Kaiser had been attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota for years. She is a resident at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, a place she has called home for many years, as she worked in the building for over 20 years before becoming a resident.

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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

Men’s Golf League

The Forage Minute

Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney

Bulldog Boosters Host 8th Annual Bulldog Pride

Families are Invited to Forest Festival Fun Night in September

Illinois Biker Club Brings Sturgis to Sandhills Care Center Resident

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