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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.

AHS Quiz Bowl Team Qualifies for State Competition

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

ESU 17 hosted their annual High School Quiz Bowl competition in Ainsworth on Monday, February 3, 2025. Schools competing were Ainsworth, Cody-Kilgore, Keya Paha County, Rock County and Valentine.

Archery Paddlefish Applications to be Accepted March 1st-14th

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept archery paddlefish permit applications March 1st-14th. The application period begins at 1:00 p.m.

Gas Meter Hit ByVehicle

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Ainsworth Fire and Rescue responded to a gas meter/vehicle accident on Thursday, February 6th. The meter was located in the alley between Elm and Oak Street, behind the Church of the Nazarene.

2025 A.H.S. Boys State Wrestling Qualifiers

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Congratulations to the Ainsworth High School State Boys Wrestling Qualifiers, Holden Beel and Dylan Titus who will be competing in the 2025 NSAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament. Coaches this year were (Left to Right) Trent Kinney, Jake Graff and Nathaniel Fredenburg.

Community Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Lunch

Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, February 13th: Supreme pizza, lettuce, fresh veggies, breadstick, blueberry crisp and milk.

Ainsworth Speech Team Continues Competition

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Ainsworth High School Speech Team kicked off the competition season on Saturday, January 18th at the Valentine Icebreaker Tournament. Sponsor Heather Lutter said, “This was a successful meet for the speakers, with the team finishing in 2nd place out of the five teams competing.

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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

AHS Quiz Bowl Team Qualifies for State Competition

Archery Paddlefish Applications to be Accepted March 1st-14th

Gas Meter Hit ByVehicle

2025 A.H.S. Boys State Wrestling Qualifiers

Community Senior Center News

Ainsworth Speech Team Continues Competition

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