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Valentine Expands 1884 Days Celebraton

The 2024 Edition of Old West Days and the Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering will offer a fresh, new start as the event joins forces with Valentine’s annual 1884 Days Celebration which will be held April 25th through 28th.

Community Senior Center News

Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, March 28th: Ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli salad, apple crisp, dinner roll and milk. Friday, March 29th: Shrimp fettuccine, lettuce salad, peaches, breadstick and milk.

Johnstown News

Thought for the week: For I remember it is Easter Morn and life, love and peace are all new born. I wish everyone reading this a blessed Easter.

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Ainsworth Irrigation Dist. Board Mtg.

Ainsworth Lions Club

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 12:00 noon on March 18, 2024 at the Senior Center. Lions Club President Steve Dike called the meeting to order with 13 members present. Lion Fuchs presented the Treasurer’s Report that included one withdrawal for the purchase of tablecloths for upcoming banquets.

Nebraska Legislative Round-Up, March 18th-21st

With less than a month left of the 2024 Nebraska Legislative Session, lawmakers met last week to discuss and advance bills. Some of the legislative action centered around voting rights for felons, safe haven locations for infants, teacher recruitment and obscene materials in schools.

11 Facts You Didn’t Know About Nebraska Corn

Corn is a staple in diets around the world and has been a vital source for nutrition for centuries. But despite the long history of corn and how important it is, there are probably more than a few facts you weren’t aware of. Here in Nebraska, corn farmers are a cornerstone of our economy, cultivating this amazing plant into a powerhouse crop with dozens of applications.

Ainsworth Child Development Center Opened Doors on Monday, March 11th

On Monday, March 11, 2024, Ainsworth Child Development Center (ACDC) opened its doors serving twenty-one children, ages six weeks to six years. The Center, located on Main Street in Ainsworth, currently employs seven staff members and is open from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.