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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.

Border Bash Golf Tournament

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Steve Camp and Carter Camp of Bassett overcame a two-shot deficit and defeated Nick Martin and Kyle Jackman of Ainsworth in a playoff to capture the championship flight title of the annual Border Bash Golf Tournament held Saturday at the Bassett Country Club and Sunday at the Ainsworth Golf Course.

Commissioners Hold First Meeting of August

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for its first meeting of the month on Thursday, August 4. Members present were Jeremiah Dailey, Dennis Bauer and Don Painter.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Thursday, August 6th: 10:30 a.m. - Dwight’s Bible Study; 2:30 p.m.

Ainsworth Senior Center Menu

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Thursday, August 6th: Cheeseburger, mac and cheese, broccoli, asparagus, watermelon, breadstick and milk. Friday, August 7th: Philly steak and cheese, potato wedges, pears and milk.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Cost of COVID: Lives Changed Forever, Questions Still Unanswered It seems like a lifetime ago, when COVID turned our lives upside down, yet the consequences for many remain very real. While the shutdowns in much of rural Nebraska may not have been as severe as those experienced in our larger cities, our lives were still changed in ways we never imagined.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Foreign Trade is a Big Deal, So Trade Mission Makes Sense Some folks, I see, are criticizing Gov. Pillen for embarking on a trade mission to the Far East at a time when the state budget is bleeding red ink.

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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

Border Bash Golf Tournament

Commissioners Hold First Meeting of August

Sandhills Care Center News

Ainsworth Senior Center Menu

Legislative Notes

All Things Nebraska

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