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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.

Fire Department Responds to Bale Fire

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a hayfield southwest of Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Fiala, at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Fredenburgs Compete at Cornhusker State Games in Lincoln

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Prairieland Flowers to Hold First U-Pick of the Season on July 25

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

After the loss of her infant child in 2016, Melissa Stewart of Long Pine decided she needed an outlet, and Prairieland Flowers was created. She had a background in horticulture and cut flowers.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

July 12th A traffic stop was made on Highway 20 east of Ainsworth. The driver was issued a citation for traveling 15 mph over the posted speed limit.

Living on Purpose: Dreams are Empowered with Perseverance

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Disappointment is a familiar feeling, especially to the ambitious. The more a person strives, the more failures they will face, but this doesn’t mean that every door is always locked. Learning self-control and patience is a part of the advancement process.

Ainsworth Women's Golf Tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Brenda Konkoleski and Monica Smeal carded a 2-under par round of 70 to win the championship flight of the women’s two-person scramble golf tournament Saturday at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Nicole Johnson and Stephanie Kinzie won a scorecard playoff over Kayla Fischer and Kari Anderson for second place after both teams finished with evenpar rounds of 72.

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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

Fire Department Responds to Bale Fire

Fredenburgs Compete at Cornhusker State Games in Lincoln

Prairieland Flowers to Hold First U-Pick of the Season on July 25

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Living on Purpose: Dreams are Empowered with Perseverance

Ainsworth Women's Golf Tournament

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