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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

The AHS football team captured its second win of the season against the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars Thursday. Leading the Bulldogs in passing yards was junior Bear Rea.
Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge recently applied for and received a grant in the amount of $3,500 for the Ainsworth Senior Center. This money will help with costs of the meals on wheels program.
Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge annual youth trap shoot was held September 26 in conjunction with the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. There were 31 participants aged sixth grade - high school senior.
Zaine Evans Wins First

Zaine Evans, AHS junior, was voted as the Ainsworth Star-Journal athlete of the month by our readers on Facebook. The Star-Journal Athlete of the Month held its first ever voting contest in the month of September.
Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department was called to a report of a fire near Highway 7 south of Ainsworth Thursday afternoon. According to Ainsworth Fire Department Assistant Chief Devin Painter, at 4:45 p.m.

Lady Dawgs Move to 8-5 This Season

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team fell to the West Holt Huskies in four sets (25-22, 17-25, 17-25, 15-25) on Tuesday, September 15. The team then traveled to Cody to face the Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls and the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs in a triangular.

Girls Golf Team Competes in Mullen, Three Golfers Earn Medals

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Mullen Girls Golf Invitational Top 5 1. Austin Deibler, Mullen, 90; 2.

Area Museums Held Tours on September 12

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

September 12 was a great day for area museums. Interested persons were tasked with visiting at least three of the five museums in Brown, Keya Paha, and Rock counties for an opportunity to win a basket of smalltown goodies.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Thursday, September 17th: 10:30 a.m. - Dwight's Bible Study; 2:30 p.m. - Make Music.

Friday, September 18th: 10:30 a.m. - Pumpkin Puzzle Art; 2:30 p.m. -Tenzee.

Ainsworth Senior Center Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Thursday, September 17th: Pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, potato wedges, grapes and milk.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change
September 17 - September 24
Thursday, September 17th
9 a.m. HS Girls Golf in Mullen
5 p.m. MS Volleyball at Valentine Triangular

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Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

Ainsworth Elks Lodge Receives $3,500 Grant for Senior Center

Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

Zaine Evans Wins First

Ainsworth Fire Department Responded To Fire South of Town

Lady Dawgs Move to 8-5 This Season

Girls Golf Team Competes in Mullen, Three Golfers Earn Medals

Area Museums Held Tours on September 12

Sandhills Care Center News

Ainsworth Senior Center Menu

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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