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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.

Brown County Court Report

News Staff

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

In addition to fines, each case carries $50 in court costs Adekunle M. Ogunniyi, age 45, of Dallas, Texas, charged with speeding 16-20 mph over the limit, fined $200; also charged with a second count of speeding 6-10 mph over the limit, $75.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Maybe Smartphones Don't Make Us 'Smart' A good buddy has a favorite saying: “We’re all smart. We have smartphones.” It’s funny, and I’ve used it several times.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Hard Balance: Local Control, Rural Schools, and Property Tax Relief Nebraska’s property tax debate is often framed as a simple question: Are property taxes too high? For most Nebraskans, especially in rural communities, the answer is yes.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Activities Wednesday, July 1st: 10:30 a.m. - Watch Firework Video; 2:30 p.m.

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Thursday, July 2nd: Cheeseburger, mac and cheese, asparagus, watermelon, breastick and milk. Friday, July 3rd: Philly cheesesteak, potato wedges, pears and milk.

Brown County Commissioners Hold Final June Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for its final regularly scheduled meeting of the month on Tuesday, June 16. Members present were Chairman Dennis Bauer, Jeremiah Dailey, and Don Painter.

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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

Brown County Court Report

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Sandhills Care Center News

Ainsworth Senior Center News

Brown County Commissioners Hold Final June Meeting

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