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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.

Guided Foraging Hike at Fort Falls Trail

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Visitors to Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge are invited to join National Park Service Rangers and an American Conservation Corps Intern on a new guided foraging program which explores the edible, medicinal, and culturally significant plants that thrive along the Fort Falls Trail Saturday, September 6. The program will be offered at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The following views and opinions are not representative of this publication. The Ainsworth Star-Journal, its owners, publisher, editor and staff members assume no responsibility, legal or otherwise, for opinions other than their own.

Voices of the Niobrara

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

National Park Service rangers at the Niobrara National Scenic River announce the upcoming Voices of the Niobrara Speaker Series, a month-long event celebrating the rich history and diverse voices of the Niobrara River Valley.

NPPD Wholesale Ranks Among Most Affordable in Nation

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) wholesale electric rates continue to rank among the most affordable in the nation. In 2016, NPPD began benchmarking its wholesale rates against others in the nation, utilizing a database maintained by the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC).

Bulldogs Drop First Home Game to Wildcats

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Ainsworth football team hosted its first game of the season on Friday, August 29, against a tough Hartington-Newcastle team. Several Bulldogs played well, including the likes of senior quarterback Chris Fernandez, who had 90 rushing yards and a touchdown, and sophomore Jacob Ortner, who had 129 yards gained along with a touchdown.

Volleyball Team Competes in Busy First Week

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Ainsworth volleyball team saw several teams in its first week of competition. The Bulldogs competed against Valentine and Cody-Kilgore in the 2025 Jamboree hosted by Valentine on Tuesday, August 26.

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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

Guided Foraging Hike at Fort Falls Trail

Letter to the Editor

Voices of the Niobrara

NPPD Wholesale Ranks Among Most Affordable in Nation

Bulldogs Drop First Home Game to Wildcats

Volleyball Team Competes in Busy First Week

Do you like BBQ?

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