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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.

NE Chamber Announces 2025 Priority Bills

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Each year, the NE Chamber works with its members to analyze bills introduced throughout the Legislative Session to curate a slate of NE Chamber priority bills. The focus generally remains the same, favoring bills that address workforce, modernize our tax code and ensure business is affordable and competitive throughout the state and in relation to neighboring states.

Spring Turkey Season Opens March 25

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Spring wild turkey season begins March 25 for archers in Nebraska. The youth shotgun season opens April 5, with the regular shotgun season starting April 12.

Smith Falls State Park Fully Open

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Smith Falls State Park is fully open now that the ice has melted off the roads and campsites. An ice jam on the Niobrara River broke loose on February 19, pushing onto the campground and blocking roads.

Ainsworth Students Compete in National History Day District Competition in Kearney

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The University of Nebraska at Kearney hosted a Nebraska National History Day district contest Wednesday March 12, with 140 middle and high school students competing. Ainsworth, Arapahoe, Loup City, Loup County, McCook, Ord and Rock County participated in the event – one of seven district contests across the state.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change March 20th-27th, 2025 Thursday, March 20th 8 a.m.: Pre-ACT (Sophomores). Friday, March 21st 8 a.m.: Pre-ACT (Freshmen).

Powered by State Grant, Bassett Unites to Create the Rock County Community Center

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

On March 1st, more than 350 attendees gathered to celebrate the brand-new Rock County Community Center in Bassett. The evening event featured dueling pianists, prime rib served by the Bassett Country Club, and a tour of the new community center.

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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

NE Chamber Announces 2025 Priority Bills

Spring Turkey Season Opens March 25

Smith Falls State Park Fully Open

Ainsworth Students Compete in National History Day District Competition in Kearney

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

Powered by State Grant, Bassett Unites to Create the Rock County Community Center

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