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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.

Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs End Season With Loss in Sub-Districts

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs were handed a season ending loss in Sub-District C2-5 by the Wisner- Pilger Lady Gators, 47-60, in Tilden, NE on Tuesday, February 18th. The Lady Bulldogs were seeded fifth with a 4-15 record while the Lady Gators were seeded fourth with a 10-14 record.

Boys Basketball Falls Short in Last Regular Season Game

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Ainsworth Boys Basketball Team travelled to Hyannis on Febraury 21st for their last regular season game. The Bulldogs played the Longhorns within 4 points, nearly going into their third overtime game this season.

Ice Jam Temporarily Closes Smith Falls SP Campground

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Smith Falls State Park’s campground is closed temporarily after an ice jam on the Niobrara River broke loose Wednesday evening, Feb. 19.

Baby It’s Cold Outside

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Unlike the popular song released in 1949, which many consider a Christmas song, this past week was just plain cold. The picture above was taken Thursday morning, February 20th.

Public Open Houses Scheduled for Multi-Million Dollar Middle Niobrara NRD Remodel

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) plans a multi-million dollar remodel, the public will have a chance to weigh in on the project. The MNNRD Board has scheduled open houses in Valentine and Ainsworth for the proposed 11,000-square-foot project in Valentine.

Commissioners Table Decision on Funding for Ag Society Project

News Staff

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The Brown County Commissioners held a regular meeting on February 18, 2025 in the Meeting Room of the Brown County Courthouse. County Commissioners Dennis Bauer, Jeremiah Dailey, and Don Painter were all present.

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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

Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs End Season With Loss in Sub-Districts

Boys Basketball Falls Short in Last Regular Season Game

Ice Jam Temporarily Closes Smith Falls SP Campground

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Public Open Houses Scheduled for Multi-Million Dollar Middle Niobrara NRD Remodel

Commissioners Table Decision on Funding for Ag Society Project

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