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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.

Tire Amnesty Events Set for 2026

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Stacks of old tires taking up space on farms, ranches, and back lots will soon have a responsible place to go. Two events, both funded through Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, will be held locally in the spring of 2026.

Scholarship Opportunities Available for Rural High School Seniors

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A number of scholarships are available to high school seniors with Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company (NNTC) services at home thanks to the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). The FRS is the non-profit arm of the National Rural Broadband Association (NTCA).

AKRS Equipment Opens New Facility in O’Neill

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

AKRS Equipment is opening a new O’Neill store just down the road from its previous location. The location officially opened for business January 12 at 49157 Douglas Ave, O’Neill, NE 68763.

Tri-County Bank and Butte State Bank to Merge Under TCB Name

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Butte State Bank has signed a merger agreement with The Tri-County Bank of Stuart. Following the close of the transaction, all banks will operate under The Tri-County Bank name.

Prairie Doc Perpectives:

Andrew Ellsworth, Md

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Accidents Happen, but Being Prepared Saves Lives Many of us have been there before—near the top of a ladder, stretching just a little farther to finish the job. Maybe we are cleaning a gutter, hanging Christmas lights, or rescuing a cat from a tree.

Dawgs End Dry Streak

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Ainsworth sophomore Jacob Ortner (left) celebrates with teammates Zaine Evans (center) and Chris Fernandez (right) after making a two-point shot with two seconds remaining in the game for the Bulld

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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

Tire Amnesty Events Set for 2026

Scholarship Opportunities Available for Rural High School Seniors

AKRS Equipment Opens New Facility in O’Neill

Tri-County Bank and Butte State Bank to Merge Under TCB Name

Prairie Doc Perpectives:

Dawgs End Dry Streak

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