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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Forty-five years ago on August 2, 1981, the Ainsworth Senior Center held an open house to celebrate their new building. Senior Center officers in 1981 were Dorothy Walton, Bill Gudgel, Dwight Moody, Burdetta Jansen and George Brede.
Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

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Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

A Friday night fire destroyed a building in Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Assistant Fire Chief Devin Painter, at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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.

News Briefs....

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

KBR Rural Public Power A regular meeting of KBR Rural Public Power District Board of Directors will be held Monday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. in the District Office at 374 North Pine Street, Ainsworth.

A Century of Hallowe’en in Ainsworth

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

By the 1920s, Halloween had become a popular secular and community-centered holiday in America. The community of Ainsworth was no exception; parties and events were common here well over a century ago.

State of Nebraska Launches “The Good Life is Calling” Campaign to Attract New Residents

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has released a new campaign called “The Good Life is Calling” in an effort to recruit new residents to the state. The state reportedly used $10 million in CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act money to help fund the cam paign.

Where is the Value Being Created for Your Ranch?

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

For many ranch operations, multiple enterprises are a part of the overall business. In addition to the cow-calf enterprise, land is owned, replacement heifers are developed, hay is harvested, and often, yearlings are wintered and grazed through the summer before being sold.

KBR Leadership Academy Dives Into All Aspects of Education

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Almost everyone has experience with education, whether by going through school, parenting a child in school, or moving on to support a grandchild in school. Regardless of where you are in life, education plays a big role.

Sandhills Corn Maze Provides Fun Family Entertainment

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Those attending the Sandhills Corn Maze west of Ainsworth could spend lots of time playing in the stock tank of shelled corn, digging a hole and covering themselves up in it. A couple of scenes that took place in the haunted corn maze west of Ainsworth Saturday night.

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Ainsworth Senior Center Celebrates 45 Years

Bulldog Boosters Hold Annual Bulldog Pride

Area Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire

Ainsworth Community Schools Begins Classes on Thursday, August 13

Ainsworth Reclaims Border Cup

News Briefs....

A Century of Hallowe’en in Ainsworth

State of Nebraska Launches “The Good Life is Calling” Campaign to Attract New Residents

Where is the Value Being Created for Your Ranch?

KBR Leadership Academy Dives Into All Aspects of Education

Sandhills Corn Maze Provides Fun Family Entertainment

Do you like BBQ?

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