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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.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Thursday, August 20th: 10:30 a.m. - Dwight's Bible Study; 2:30 p.m. - Cooking Class.

Friday, August 21st: 10:30 a.m. - Arts and Crafts; 2:30 p.m. - Resident vs. Staff Game.

Ainsworth Senior Center Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Thursday, August 20th: Pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, potato wedges, grapes and milk.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Growing Nebraska Without Losing What Makes Nebraska Valuable Nebraska is heading toward another difficult budget conversation this session. When the cost of government rises faster than state revenues, there are only a few choices: spend less, raise taxes, or grow the economy enough that existing tax rates can support the services Nebraskans expect.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Fictional 'Git-R-Done' Party Would Get it Done I have a dream (no, not that famous one). It’s about a great idea for a movie.

Ainsworth City Council Holds August Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council met for its August meeting on Wednesday, August 12. Council members present included Brad Fiala, Heather Lutter and Dustin Barthel.

Middle Niobrara NRD Awarded $120,000 Community Forestry Infrastructure Grant

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District was recently awarded a $120,000 Community Forestry Infrastructure grant from PlantNebraska. The grant was part of $10 million in grant funds awarded to PlantNebraska in 2024 by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program.

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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

Sandhills Care Center News

Ainsworth Senior Center Menu

Legislative Notes

All Things Nebraska

Ainsworth City Council Holds August Meeting

Middle Niobrara NRD Awarded $120,000 Community Forestry Infrastructure Grant

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