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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 Lion's Club Held June Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on June 15 at the Ainsworth Senior Center.

Annual Alumni Golf Scramble Held at Ainsworth Golf Course

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The team of Steve Camp, Carter Camp, Jake Friedrich and George Friedrich won a playoff over the team of Nick Martin, Keaton Gracey, Landon Welke and Rob Maxwell for the championship flight title of the annual Ainsworth Alumni four-person scramble golf tournament at the Ainsworth Golf Course.

Homestead Bank Holds Customer Appreciation Barbecue

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Nebraska's Unemployment Rate for May was 3%

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Nebraska’s unemployment rate for May was 3.0 percent. The rate is unchanged from the April unemployment rate and up 0.1 percent from May 2025.

A Poem in Memory of Jesse Pankowski

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Don’t grieve for me, for now I'm free. I’m following the path God laid for me.