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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.

Jaxon Rucker Competes at NSAA Class D State Golf Meet in Columbus

News Staff

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Nebraska Boys State Golf Championships Class D Team Scores 1. Creighton, 322-315 – 637; 2.

Witten Painter and Chris Fernandez Participate in North Central Nebraska All-Star Game

News Staff

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Upset Win in Secretary of State Primary Wasn’t Unexpected Elections often bring surprises, but the upset victory of retired Omaha businessman Scott Petersen in the Republican primary for Secretary of State wasn’t that surprising. Sure, he defeated an incumbent, Lincoln attorney Bob Evnen, who was seeking a third, four-year term.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Rain Brings Relief, but Nebraska’s Drought Story Is Far From Over Nebraska is finally beginning to receive some long-awaited moisture, providing some relief to dry pastures and fields. While this is good news, these rains do not necessarily signal the end of the state’s drought.

Artists at Work: A Golden Opportunity at Valentine Main Street Art Walk

Joan Swim, Sand Painter Art Club President

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Get ready for an evening of artistic inspiration and community fun as the Sand Painters Art Club presents “Artists At Work” during the Valentine Main Street Art Walk! Join us this Friday, May 29th, from 5 - 8 p.m. for a unique opportunity to meet local artists, witness their creative process firsthand, and participate in exciting scavenger hunts.

Comissioners Hold Final May Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Brown County Board of Commissioners held its final regularly scheduled meeting of May. Members present were Don Painter, Jeremiah Dailey and Dennis Bauer.

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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

Jaxon Rucker Competes at NSAA Class D State Golf Meet in Columbus

Witten Painter and Chris Fernandez Participate in North Central Nebraska All-Star Game

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Artists at Work: A Golden Opportunity at Valentine Main Street Art Walk

Comissioners Hold Final May Meeting

Do you like BBQ?

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