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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.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

How Bills Become Law in Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature This week we began floor debate on bills carried over from last year that were presumed to be non-controversial as they came out of committee last year with no opposition.

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Activities Thursday, January 22nd: 10:30 Noon- Pool; 1 p.m. - Bible Study; 1 p.m.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Activities Thursday, January 22nd: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

Ainsworth City Council Approves Appointments

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council met for its first regularly schedu led meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, January 14. Members present were Dustin Barthel, Brad Fiala, Kent Taylor, and Heather Lutter.

Sing Around Nebraska Brings Students from Sandhills and Cody-Kilgore to Ainsworth

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Ainsworth Fire Department Responds to Fire Early Saturday Morning

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A Saturday morning fire north of Ainsworth prompted the response of the Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department. According to Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Fiala, at approximately 5:30 a.m.

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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

Legislative Notes

Ainsworth Senior Center News

Sandhills Care Center News

Ainsworth City Council Approves Appointments

Sing Around Nebraska Brings Students from Sandhills and Cody-Kilgore to Ainsworth

Ainsworth Fire Department Responds to Fire Early Saturday Morning

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