The Days Dwindle Down to a Precious Few “For it’s a long, long while from May to December But the days grow short when you reach September And the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame…” -- September Song I decided it was time to get out of the office and go see Nebraska. It’s been a post-pandemic while since I have done so. I jumped at the chance to ride to Chadron with a friend with numerous stops along the way.

The Ainsworth Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 9, 2023. Adopt Option Enrollment Standards for 2024-25 According to Hafer, the recent legislative session resulted in the addition of a legal requirement for school boards to adopt a 'resolution' and publish specific standards related to option enrollment.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of an updated COVID-19 vaccine on September 13, 2023. The FDA and CDC recommend this vaccine for anyone 6 months and older, no matter how many COVID- 19 vaccines you have received. Just like a flu shot that changes each year, the new COVID booster is updated to match the strain that is making people sick this fall. You can get the updated vaccine at least 2 months after your last COVID-19 shot.

For generations, improvements in cattle handling equipment were based on guesswork. Livestock producers observed cattle behavior, and equipment manufacturers made adjustments, sometimes only to change them back.

2023 Homecoming football game is set for Friday, October 13th against Boyd County. Homecoming candidates are (Back Row - Left to Right): Carter Nelson - Fall Sports, Cole Bodeman - Fine Arts, Airyan Goochey - F Clubs; (Third Row): Kendyl Delimont - Fall Sports, Karli Kral - F Clubs; (Second Row): Trey Appelt - Senior Class, Taylor Allen - Fine Arts, Traegan McNally - A Club; (Front Row): Breanna Fernau - Senior Class and Katherine Kerrigan - A Club. Several activities were and will be held troughout Homecoming Week with Coronation being held following the Boyd County football game on Friday, October 13th. The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:20 p.m. on October 13th with a Pep Rally following in McAndrew Gym.

The theme for National Fire Prevention Month 2023 is “Cooking Safety Starts with You.” The theme highlights the importance of practicing safe cooking skills at home. Previous themes include “Fire Won't Wait.