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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.

ACS Board of Education Convenes for July Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13. Board members Jake Graff, Bryan Doke, Jessica Pozehl, Crystal Dailey, Frank Beel and Brad Wilkins were present.

Brown County Commissioners Hold First July Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for their first meeting of July on Tuesday, July 7. Commissioners Dennis Bauer and Don Painter were present, and commissioner Jeremiah Dailey was excused absent.

NPPD Hosting Second Open Houses for Ainsworth Wind-Bassett Transmission Line

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will host two open houses on July 22 in Ainsworth and Bassett to gather public input for a new transmission project in the area. The open house sessions are informal and offer an opportunity to review project information and visit with project team members.

Ainsworth City Council Holds July Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 8. Council members Brad Fiala, Kent Taylor and Heather Lutter were present.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

July 5th The sheriff’s office received a complaint of people still shooting fireworks after midnight in Long Pine. Deputies patrolled Long Pine.

God's Mercy Endures Forever, but He Cannot Compromise

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological view of them all.

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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

ACS Board of Education Convenes for July Meeting

Brown County Commissioners Hold First July Meeting

NPPD Hosting Second Open Houses for Ainsworth Wind-Bassett Transmission Line

Ainsworth City Council Holds July Meeting

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

God's Mercy Endures Forever, but He Cannot Compromise

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