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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.
Chrome, Horsepower and Heart: Celtic Riders Rally Community for Kolter Mizner

The rumble of motorcycles and the spirit of generosity filled the roads of north central Nebraska on Saturday as the Celtic Riders hosted their annual Miles That Matter Poker Run, raising funds to help Ainsworth youngster Kolter Mizner and his family.
Century Lumber Held Summer Drawings

Century Lumber Center of Ainsworth held two drawings with entries taking place the last week of June and ending on Independence Day weekend. One drawing celebrated America’s 250th birthday.
Ainsworth Housing Authority Welcomes Montana Price as New Executive Director

We are pleased to welcome Montana Price as the new Executive Director of Park Homes. Montana will be starting in early August, as her schedule allows.

Boys Golf Team Medals Two at Conference Invite

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Niobrara Valley Conference Boys Golf Summerland Golf Club Team Scoring 1. North Central, 316; 2.

Lady Bulldogs Win Inaugural Niobrara Valley Conference Meet, Qualifiers Compete at NEN Track Classic in Norfolk

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Niobrara Valley Conference Track and Field Rock County High School Girls Team Scores 1. Ainsworth, 164; 2. North Central, 138; 3. Niobrara/Verdigre, 81; 4. Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 80; 5. Boyd County, 56; 6. O’Neill St. Mary’s, 54; 7. Chambers/ Wheeler Central, 47; 8. Stuart, 12.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Anger Rises Over Changes Made in Citizen-Adopted Laws Almost every time I head over to the local work-out joint, there’s some petition circulators waiting. They scurry up and ask for my signature on a proposed ballot initiative that would make it harder for state legislators to change laws that voters have passed at the ballot box.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way Every Nebraska rancher who has moved a herd of cattle across a public highway understands the momentary confusion that can occur when a vehicle crests the hill, and there’s brief uncertainty about what may happen next.

Ainsworth Lions Club Holds April Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on April 20 at the Ainsworth Senior Center.

Rock County Hospital Announces Transportation Program

Stacey Knox, Rch Ceo

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Rock County Hospital and Long Term Care announced the launch of a new Community Transportation Program, beginning May 1, as a six-month trial designed to better meet the needs of rural communities. The program will serve Rock, Keya Paha, Brown and Holt (as far as Atkinson) counties.

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Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

Chrome, Horsepower and Heart: Celtic Riders Rally Community for Kolter Mizner

Century Lumber Held Summer Drawings

Ainsworth Housing Authority Welcomes Montana Price as New Executive Director

Boys Golf Team Medals Two at Conference Invite

Lady Bulldogs Win Inaugural Niobrara Valley Conference Meet, Qualifiers Compete at NEN Track Classic in Norfolk

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Ainsworth Lions Club Holds April Meeting

Rock County Hospital Announces Transportation Program

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