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Kat’s Korner

“Nebraska Law Enforcement Week” This week we take time to thank all the Nebraska Law Enforcement Officers, especially those right here in Brown County. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe in our County and trying to keep crime under control.

Legislative Notes

The nursing home situation in rural Nebraska is facing some very serious challenges. Last year, there were at least six nursing homes that closed in rural Nebraska. We lost the nursing home in Valentine and the facilities in Ainsworth and Crawford are in tough shape. Skilled nursing facilities across the state face similar challenges.

Capitol News

Filibusters, Lobbyists, Vacancies and Loose Ends When all is said and done, usually more is said than done. The 107th Nebraska Legislature might just about be done for the year, pending a decision on a special session – it would be their second for the year – to deal with possible fallout from the anticipated United States Supreme Court opinion on Roe v.

Brown County Hospital Announces Signing of Kenneth Wasmund, MD

Brown County Hospital announced Monday, May 16th that Kenneth Wasmund, MD has signed a contract to join the staff at the Brown County Hospital and Ainsworth Family Clinic. Dr. Wasmund is a Family Practitioner and will begin practicing in Ainsworth in the summer of 2023.

Ainsworth City Council Discusses Care Center Funding and Chicken Ordinance

During the regular meeting of the Ainsworth City Council on May 11th, the Council discussed continued funding of the Sandhills Care Center. The original item on the agenda was to consider amending the interlocal agreement between the City of Ainsworth and Brown County forming the Care Center to create a separate legal entity.

Ainsworth Community Schools Graduates Class of 2022

Thirty-nine students of Ainsworth Community Schools are now a part of the Ainsworth Alumni after receiving their diplomas on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The Ainsworth High School band, under the direction of Erin Rathe, played "Pomp and Circumstance" during the processional.

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