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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.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Name-Calling, Verbal Missteps Dog the Governor Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Strengthening Rural Health Care and Long-Term Care in Nebraska One of the concerns I hear often from families across rural Nebraska is the challenge of finding quality care for aging loved ones close to home.

Ainsworth City Council Discusses Future of Sellors-Barton Museum

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Members present were Kent Taylor, Brad Fiala, Heather Lutter and Dustin Barthel.

Phase Three Of Community Pond Project is Complete

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Ainsworth Community Fishing Pond will hold a picnic lunch, dedication ceremony and a youth fishing derby on Sunday, June 21. The picnic lunch will begin at noon on Sunday, followed by the dedication of the community fishing pond at 1 p.m.

Madison Palmer Joins Star-Journal Team for the Summer

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Madison Palmer is joining the Ainsworth Star-Journal team for the summer. She is preparing for her senior year at Ainsworth High School where she golfs and cheers.

Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Hosts Outlaw Days

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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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

All Things Nebraska

Legislative Notes

Ainsworth City Council Discusses Future of Sellors-Barton Museum

Phase Three Of Community Pond Project is Complete

Madison Palmer Joins Star-Journal Team for the Summer

Long Pine Chamber of Commerce Hosts Outlaw Days

Do you like BBQ?

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