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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.

The PLOT Act Protects Nebraska Ag Land

Senator Pete Ricketts

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Farms and ranches are the foundation of the Good Life in Nebraska. Nebraskans feed the country and fuel the world. Our farmers and ranchers keep America healthy and safe with a secure, reliable food supply. But China can threaten this.

A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

Us Senator Deb Fischer

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

I had the pleasure of visiting Grand Island for an exciting oc‑casion: the ribbon-cutting cere‑mony for the Central Nebraska Regional Airport’s new Snow Removal Equipment Building. My team was proud to advo‑cate for Hall County to receive this funding.

Wildfires Dealt a Blow to Nebraska Ranchers, Climate Change May Make Them More Common

Anila Yoganathan Flatwater Free Press

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental me‑dia organization. Mike Wintz was nearly 4 miles away and in the thick of fighting the Morrill Fire when he heard over the radio that the flames were headed for his home.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change April 9 - April 16 Thursday, April 9th 7 a.m. HS POM Squad Try Out Practice 10 a.m.

Track Team Competes at Buffalo Bill Invite in North Platte

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Girls Team Scores 1. Kearney, 197; 2.

Temporary Campfire Ban Remains in Place

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

With the extension of the governor’s statewide burn ban, guests at Nebraska Game and Parks’ properties are reminded that a temporary ban on campfires remains at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.

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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

The PLOT Act Protects Nebraska Ag Land

A Gateway to Growth: Revitalizing Nebraska’s Airports

Wildfires Dealt a Blow to Nebraska Ranchers, Climate Change May Make Them More Common

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

Track Team Competes at Buffalo Bill Invite in North Platte

Temporary Campfire Ban Remains in Place

Do you like BBQ?

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