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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.

Ainsworth Men's Golf League

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Nick Martin’s even-par round of 36 was the best of the night Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Noah Graff and Kyle Jackman finished one shot back with rounds of 37.

Ainsworth Golf Course Hosts Men's Open

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Steve Camp fired a 1-over par 73 Sunday to capture the championship flight of the annual Men’s Open Golf Tournament on aswelteringdayattheAinsworth Golf Course. After a 4-over par 40 on the first nine, Camp shot a 3-under par 33 on the second nine to win by one shot over Nick Martin and Joel Klammer, who both finished with rounds of 74.

Ainsworth Fire Department Responds to Motor Home Fire

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a motor home on fire just north of Ainsworth on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 1:45 p.m., a motor home parked in the driveway of a residence owned by Charlie Kyser one mile north of Ainsworth on Meadville Avenue caught fire.

Build an Animal Friend Held at Ainsworth Library

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

On July 21st, the Ainsworth Library held a special Bison Program with the Niobrara National Park Rangers. The children enjoyed learning about the history of bison and seeing all the items that were on display.

North Central RC&D Holds July Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met in Bassett on Wednesday, July 8, with Chairman Mike Burge presiding. A final report from the O’Neill tire amnesty was given by Carla Stagemeyer, Executive Director.