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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.

Kiley Orton Places 15th at 2024 NSAA State Cross Country Championships

News Staff

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The 2024 NSAA State Cross Country Championships were held in Kearney, NE at the Kearney Country Club on October 25th. Kiley Orton placed 15th individually for Ainsworth and medalled in Girls Class D.

Pumpkin Painting at the Fire Hall

News Staff

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Pumpkin Painting at the Fire Hall

Ask a Master Gardener

Brenda Goeken

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Question: Will my mums come back next year if I plant them in the ground? Nothing brings fall to a porch like colorful mums, while they are available in fall colors like bronze, orange, yellow, red and purple, mums also come in white and pinks. However, not all are perennials, which means some will and some will not come back next year if planted in the ground.

Ainsworth Bulldogs to Host Kenesaw Blue Devils in NSAA D-2 Football Playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Ainsworth Bulldogs will host the Kenesaw Blue Devils on Thursday, October 24th for the first round of the 2024 NSAA Class D-2 Football Playoffs. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m.

Ainsworth Bulldogs End Regular Season Play with 3-5 Record, Heading to State Playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

After starting the 2024 Football Season with three losses, two of the losses by only two points, the Ainsworth Bulldogs finished the season with five straight wins and as District Champions. The Bulldogs hosted the Elgin Public/Pope John Wolfpack for the last regular season game on Thursday, October 17th.

Temporary Open Fire Ban Continues

News Staff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The temporary open fire ban at Nebraska Game and Parks locations continues due to widespread drought and dry fuels, persistent fire weather patterns and the danger of human-caused wildfires. Camp stoves and fire pits fueled by liquid gas, however, will be permitted effective immediately at Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

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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

Kiley Orton Places 15th at 2024 NSAA State Cross Country Championships

Pumpkin Painting at the Fire Hall

Ask a Master Gardener

Ainsworth Bulldogs to Host Kenesaw Blue Devils in NSAA D-2 Football Playoffs

Ainsworth Bulldogs End Regular Season Play with 3-5 Record, Heading to State Playoffs

Temporary Open Fire Ban Continues

Do you like BBQ?

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