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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.

Tree Removal Begins at Merritt Reservoir

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

A tree removal project beginning at Merritt Reservoir aims to restore prairie habitat in areas choked by undesirable trees. Revitalizing the grassland will benefit plant and animals and open spaces for hunting, fishing, birdwatching and hiking.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Nebraska Capitol grows quiet as Christmas nears. The bustling of the hallways winds down, committee rooms remain dark and lawmakers return home.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Activities Thursday, December 25th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight.

Brown County Commissioners Set Elected Officials’ Salaries for 2027-30 Cycle

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Brown County Commissioners held their final regularly scheduled meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 16, in the Brown County Courthouse meeting room. Board members Jeremiah Dailey, Don Painter, and Dennis Bauer were all present.