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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 Fire Department Responds to Two Incidents Monday, June 15

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The civil defense siren sounded in Ainsworth twice late Monday afternoon, June 15. The first call came in just after 4 p.m.

This Week in History: Ainsworth Star-Journal Front Page Articles from 25, 50, 75, and 100 Years Ago

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

June 27, 2001 25 Years Ago 'School Board Purchased Property for $70,000' Ainsworth Board of Education for School District #10 met in special session, Monday, June 25, at 8 p.m. to discuss purchasing property for off street parking.

Ainsworth Men’s League Golf

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Robert Magill fired a 3-under par round of 33 to pace the field Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Doug Weiss and Nick Martin were also under par Thursday with rounds of 35.

First Human West Nile Virus Positive Case Detected in Nebraska

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) in coordination with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Nebraska for the 2026 season. The case was identified within the NCDHD jurisdiction.

Ainsworth Women’s League Golf

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Julie Micheel’s round of 41 led the way Wednesday during women’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Heather Lutter, Paige Wilkins and Jen Martin finished one shot back with rounds of 42.

BKR 4-H Holds Summer Reading Program

News Staff

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The BKR 4-H program officially kicked off their summer reading program at libraries in Springview and Bassett. This year readers are challenged to “Unearth a Story” and travel back in time through books to learn more about dinosaurs.

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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 Fire Department Responds to Two Incidents Monday, June 15

This Week in History: Ainsworth Star-Journal Front Page Articles from 25, 50, 75, and 100 Years Ago

Ainsworth Men’s League Golf

First Human West Nile Virus Positive Case Detected in Nebraska

Ainsworth Women’s League Golf

BKR 4-H Holds Summer Reading Program

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