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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.

Game and Parks Commission Offering Pastures and Hay Tracts to Those Affected by Wildfires

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering pastures and hay tracts on some of its properties to landowners affected by the recent wildfires. Game and Parks manages land for wildlife habitat man‑agement and recreation.

The Forage Minute

Spring Alfalfa Plant Evaluation By: Ben Beckman

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

As temperatures begin to rise, don’t’ forget to take a bit of time to assess alfalfa stand health going into this year’s growing season. Snow cover over the winter helped insulate plants from extreme temperatures, but ex‑posed plants, older stands, or late harvested alfalfa still have a potential for winter kill.

Game and Parks Lifts Campfire Ban

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Ne‑braska state park areas and wildlife management areas. Game and Parks also lifted its ban on prescribed burns.

There’s No Place Like Home Safety Evaluations

Jill Kruse, Do

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

In my role as a hospitalist, I am always happy when a pa‑tient is healthy enough to be discharged. A resounding majority of people want to go back to their home after they leave the hos‑pital.

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Senator Barry DeKay’s Leg‑islative Bill 1187, known as the “brand bill,” advanced suc‑cessfully through first-round debate on the floor of the Ne‑braska Legislature yesterday after a compromise amend‑ment preserved the integrity of the state’s livestock brand inspection system.

Fire Destroys Home North of Ainsworth Wednesday Evening

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

A Wednesday evening fire destroyed a home north of Ainsworth and prompted the response of four area fire de‑partments. According to Ainsworth Vol‑unteer Fire Department As‑sistant Chief Devin Painter, firefighters received a call at ap‑proximately 7:55 p.m.

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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

Game and Parks Commission Offering Pastures and Hay Tracts to Those Affected by Wildfires

The Forage Minute

Game and Parks Lifts Campfire Ban

There’s No Place Like Home Safety Evaluations

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

Fire Destroys Home North of Ainsworth Wednesday Evening

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