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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.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Getting Straight Answers — and Not Half Answers — Harder and Harder A crusty, old state worker once told me that “the story of government is not what is said is not so, it is what is so is not said.”

School Board Reviews Policies at June Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education met for its June meeting on Monday, June 8. Members present were Jessica Pozehl, Bryan Doke, Jake Graff, Frank Beel, Crystal Dailey, and Brad Wilkins.

Commissioners Hold First of June Meetings

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Brown County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Commissioners Don Painter and Jeremiah Dailey were present, Chairman Dennis Bauer was absent.

Commissioners and City Council Hold Meeting Regarding Sandhills Care Center Update Project

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council and Brown County Commissioners agreed to have the Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors pursue a feasibility study and market analysis for the construction of a new nursing home facility after an architect provided the group with options for either attempting to renovate the current building or moving forward with a new building.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

May 31st A deputy investigated a report of missing cattle in Brown County. Two traffic stops were made.

A Best Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

I was thinking the other day about how wonderful it is to have friends. Last week I went to lunch with my best friend, and we always have a great time sharing our thoughts about life.

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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

All Things Nebraska

School Board Reviews Policies at June Meeting

Commissioners Hold First of June Meetings

Commissioners and City Council Hold Meeting Regarding Sandhills Care Center Update Project

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

A Best Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself

Do you like BBQ?

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