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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.

Pheasants Forever Sandhills Chapter #471 Awards Eight Scholarships

News Staff

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Pheasants Forever Sandhills Chapter #471 has awarded eight scholarships to the graduating class of 2021. Those selected are Ellie Welke and Moriah Beel from Ainsworth High School; Michaela Keller and Haley Hesse from Valentine High School; Hunter Wiebelhaus and Adyson Linse from Keya Paha County High School; and Zack Dickau and Grace Olson from Rock County School.

Proposed Property Tax Cap Stalls Amid Fierce Resistance

Grant Schulte, Assoc. Press

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A proposal to cap Nebraska property tax increases at 3% stalled in the Legislature April 22nd.

Jerry Allen Named Lion of the Year by Ainsworth Lion’s Club

News Staff

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The monthly meeting of the Ainsworth Lion’s Club was held a 6:30 p.m., April 19th, at Canyon Creek and via Zoom. Lions Club Vice-President Bob Beatty called the meeting to order, with 13 members present at Canyon Creek, and six members present through Zoom.

Brown County Court Docket

News Staff

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Hannah E. Miles: Possess Marijuana One Ounce or Less, $300.00 Fine; Possess or Use Drug Paraphernalia, $100.00 Fine; Agency and Officer Not Found.

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

April 18 - 24, 2021 Saturday, April 18th Responded to a report of possible animal neglect. The dog was found to have adequate care.

Kat’s Korner

Kathy S. Worrell

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

“FFA State Qualifiers and Placers” Please take a look at the recognition dedicated to the Ainsworth FFA State Qualifiers and to those who placed at the Nebraska State Virtual Competition this year. Results can be found on page 6 in this week’s edition.

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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

Pheasants Forever Sandhills Chapter #471 Awards Eight Scholarships

Proposed Property Tax Cap Stalls Amid Fierce Resistance

Jerry Allen Named Lion of the Year by Ainsworth Lion’s Club

Brown County Court Docket

Sheriff’s Report

Kat’s Korner

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