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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.

Niobrara National Scenic River Issues Call for Art for 35th Anniversary Open Show

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Niobrara National Scenic River is inviting artists to submit original works for an open art show commemorating the river’s 35th anniversary in May. Artists may submit up to two pieces in any medium.

Middle School Quiz Bowl Places Second at Home Invite

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Forage Minute

Controlling Winter Annual Weeds - Todd Whitney

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Record winter high temperatures are causing earlier weeds emergence; so now is the time to control winter annual weeds in alfalfa. Thin field stands combined with open soil surfaces and adequate moisture can result in high weed pressure.

Honoring Nebraska’s Finest and Defending our Homeland

Us Senator Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

This week, Nebraska lost one of our own. U.S.

Stay in the Game and Get Screened for Colon Cancer

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer. Both men and women over the age of 45 are at increased risk, and regular preventive health screenings save lives.

Legacy Five Returns to the Gospel Barn

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Legacy Five is making a return appearance at the Prairie View Gospel Barn at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026. When the Legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern Gospel Quartet singing.

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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

Niobrara National Scenic River Issues Call for Art for 35th Anniversary Open Show

Middle School Quiz Bowl Places Second at Home Invite

The Forage Minute

Honoring Nebraska’s Finest and Defending our Homeland

Stay in the Game and Get Screened for Colon Cancer

Legacy Five Returns to the Gospel Barn

Do you like BBQ?

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