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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.

Temporary Campfire Ban Remains in Place

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

With the extension of the governor’s statewide burn ban, guests at Nebraska Game and Parks’ properties are reminded that a temporary ban on campfires remains at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Makes Donations

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Ainsworth Elks officers recently presented grant funds to the Ainsworth Ministerial Association for the local food pantry, and another check to the Ainsworth Senior Center (pictured above) for their Meals on Wheels program.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Close Encounters of the Zoning Kind The Nebraska Legislature began talking about “extraterrestrials” the other day, and well, who could pass up writing about that? I have a buddy who insists that an alien craft hovered over his acreage outside of Ashland. There’s another buddy who is convinced that he was followed by an alien ship while driving down a remote western Nebraska highway.

Alpha Delta Tours Ainsworth Library

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met March 21 for lunch at Big John’s in Ainsworth. Four members answered roll call and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/CASA project.

Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Holds Gala

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce held its Spring Fling Gala on Saturday, March 28. The event was complete with a raffle, silent auction, steak dinner, awards, and music by BJ Jamison.

Area Hospitals Accept Donations Supporting Wildfire Efforts

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Rock, Brown and Cherry County hospitals have joined in a collaborative effort to support the many individuals, home owners, ranchers, and farmers affected by wild fires. The Rock County Hospital, using its relatively new “Partners in Life” program, helped formulate this effort to partner with other hospitals.

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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

Temporary Campfire Ban Remains in Place

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Makes Donations

All Things Nebraska

Alpha Delta Tours Ainsworth Library

Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Holds Gala

Area Hospitals Accept Donations Supporting Wildfire Efforts

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