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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 Qualifies for State Golf at D-3 District Meet in Ainsworth

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Class D-3 District Golf Team Scores (Top Three Qualify for State) 1. North Central, 334; 2.

Ainsworth Elementary School Holds Annual Track Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Track Team Competes at Class D-4 District Meet in Bassett

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Class D-4 District Track and Field Girls Team Scores 1. Plainview, 102; 2.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

‘Hall of Hot Winds’ Gasses up for Election Season Rumors are as common around the State Capitol as brome grass in a roadside ditch. It’s not called “The Hall of Hot Winds” for nothing, And that rumor mill gets cranked up big time during election season, when there’s speculation aplenty about who is running and who is not, and who can win and who cannot.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Power and Privilege of the Ballot As this week’s election took place on Tuesday, May 12, it is a good time to pause and reflect on both the privilege and responsibility that come with the right to vote. Whether an election is local, statewide, or national, every ballot cast helps shape the future of our communities and our country.

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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 Qualifies for State Golf at D-3 District Meet in Ainsworth

Ainsworth Elementary School Holds Annual Track Day

Track Team Competes at Class D-4 District Meet in Bassett

Class of 2026 Graduates

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

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