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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.

Work to Resume on Highway 183

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Work will begin March 26 on Highway 183 north and south of Springview between mileposts 211 and 218, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Knife River Midwest of Sioux City, Iowa, is the contractor for the project.

Midwest Walleye Challenge Returns for Second Year

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Anglers and biologists again are joining forces to bring a new kind of fishing tournament to Nebraska. The second year of the Midwest Walleye Challenge will give anglers in states across the Midwest a chance to compete for prizes while collecting important data for biologists.

P.E.O. Ainsworth Chapter BM Announces Officers

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79 met February 25, 2025, for its regular monthly meeting at the American Legion Post Home. Following a prayer from chaplain Katie Rau, the meeting was called to order by President Brenda Goeken at 7:30 p.m.

Gov. Pillen Praises Stand With Women Committee Vote

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding LB89, the Stand With Women Act, introduced by Senator Kathleen Kauth at his request. Yesterday, the five Republicans on the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee voted to pass the legislation out of committee.

High School Speech Competes at District Meet

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

On Friday, March 21st, the AHS speech team traveled to Plainview to compete in the District C2-4 Speech Competition. As expected, the day was filled with great competition.

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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

Work to Resume on Highway 183

Midwest Walleye Challenge Returns for Second Year

P.E.O. Ainsworth Chapter BM Announces Officers

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Unit #79

Gov. Pillen Praises Stand With Women Committee Vote

High School Speech Competes at District Meet

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