It’s a widely recognized symbol of the FFA Organization, but do you know the symbolism behind the FFA Emblem? The following is an explanation of what the FFA Emblem stands for: Cross section of the ear of corn: Represents unity. Wherever you live in the United States, corn is grown everywhere.

I believe in the future of Agriculture… but, I have not always believed that agriculture is the future of our generation. From the seeds that FFA has planted in me my freshman year to the flourished tree that single seed has grown into, FFA has changed not only my life but my potential to succeed.

for the March 12th meeting. The council approved a special designated liquor license for Niobrara Valley Vineyards, L.L.C.

The annual Oral Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, Febuary 12th in the Ainsworth Community School Learning Center. Ainsworth Community Schools conducts the Oral Spelling Bee annually.

The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday evening, February 16th in the 1000 block of East First Street in Ainsworth. According to Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Fiala, at approximately 7:15 p.m. a fire was reported in a bedroom at 1009 E. First St. in a home owned by Jeanne Smith. Fiala said the residents of the home discovered the fire, called it in and evacuated the house. Firefighters entered the home through the garage and discovered a mattress on fire in a bedroom. Fiala reported firefighters extinguished the mattress and the belongings around it that had caught fire. Fiala said fire damage was contained to the mattress, bed and a trunk located near the bed. However, Fiala said the entire home sustained extensive smoke damage. Firefighters attempted to hook a hose to an adjacent fire hydrant, but the fire hydrant was frozen up due to extremely cold temperatures and the City of Ainsworth was contacted to assist in getting the hydrant operational. Luckily it wasn’t needed to help fight the fire. Firefighters were on the scene approximately 90 minutes. The Brown County Ambulance Association and the Brown County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the call.

ESU 17 hosted their annual High School Quiz Bowl competition in Ainsworth on Monday, February 3, 2025. Schools competing were Ainsworth, Cody-Kilgore, Keya Paha County, Rock County and Valentine.