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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Forty-five years ago on August 2, 1981, the Ainsworth Senior Center held an open house to celebrate their new building. Senior Center officers in 1981 were Dorothy Walton, Bill Gudgel, Dwight Moody, Burdetta Jansen and George Brede.
Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

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Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

A Friday night fire destroyed a building in Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Assistant Fire Chief Devin Painter, at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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.

Senator Tanya Storer Weighs in on Brand Bill

News Staff

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Senator Tanya Storer Introduced AM 810 to Contentious Brand Law Proposal, Emphasizing the Need for Industry- Wide Input and Oversight of Changes to Brand Act. As floor debate approaches for the controversial LB 646, a bill proposing to exempt feedlots under the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act at the expense of cow calf producers, Senator Storer introduces AM 810 to LB 646.

Ainsworth Lions Club

News Staff

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on March 17 at the Ainsworth Senior Center. The January and February meetings were both cancelled due to weather. Lion President Dale Hafer called the meeting to order with 11 members present. The minutes of the November 18, 2024 Lions Club monthly meeting were approved.

Bulldogs Compete in First Meet of the Season

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, the Ainsworth High School track and field team packed up and headed to the University of Nebraska at Kearney for their first meet of the 2025 season. Girls Individual Results 60 meters – 1.

Brown County Board of Commissioners Makes Decision on Brown County Ag Society Project

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 18th. Present were Commissioners Dennis Bauer, Don Painter, and Jeremiah Dailey.

Commissioners Approve One- and Six-year Highway Plans

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Following a public hearing Tuesday, the Brown County Commissioners approved the one- and six-year highway improvement program as submitted by Highway Superintendent Kenny Turpin. Turpin said the county completed four projects in 2024 and partially completed two others.

Shawn Fernau Construction to Host 2025 Cancer Smackdown

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, Shawn Fernau Construction will host the 2025 Cancer Smackdown Softball Tournament. The Tournament will start at 9 a.m.

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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Senator Tanya Storer Weighs in on Brand Bill

Ainsworth Lions Club

Bulldogs Compete in First Meet of the Season

Brown County Board of Commissioners Makes Decision on Brown County Ag Society Project

Commissioners Approve One- and Six-year Highway Plans

Shawn Fernau Construction to Host 2025 Cancer Smackdown

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