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Ainsworth Library Holds Summer Reading Program

Ainsworth Library Holds Summer Reading Program
Niobrara Traveling Art Show Set Up in Ainsworth Library

The National Park Service at the Niobrara National Scenic River is celebrating 35 years on the Niobrara. An art show was held to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Niobrara National Scenic River.
Most awarded Trio in Gospel Music Coming to Prairie View Gospel Barn

Prairie View Gospel Barn is excited to have one of the top rated Southern Gospel groups coming to perform on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Greater Vision has been nominated for the following Singing News Fan Awards for 2026: Favorite trio, favorite tenor, favorite lead, favorite musician, favorite songwriter, favorite album and favorite artist.
NPPD Hosting Second Open Houses for Ainsworth Wind-Bassett Transmission Line

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.
Former Ainsworth Resident Timothy Moylan Publishes Memoir

Former Ainsworth resident Timothy Harold Moylan announced the pre-order his deeply personal memoir, 'Rock Bottom Has a Basement: From the Bottle to Borrowed Time' on July 1. More than simply a story about alcoholism, the book is an honest account of addiction, depression, broken relationships, near-death experiences, faith, and ultimately finding hope through recovery.

Ainsworth City Council Receives CARC Report on LB 840

News Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

During the regular meeting of the Ainsworth City Council on January 10th, the council heard a report from Marcus Fairhead on the Citizen Advisory Review Committee (CARC) on the LB 840 program. Fairhead said the committee reviewed financial reports including the budget document for the fund for the current fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023.

Looking Back at 2023... Some of the Area Highlights

News Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Ainsworth Community Senior Center officially welcomed Sarah Price as the new manager. Her duties began on January 5, 2023.

Where Do You Go With 14” of Snow?

News Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Another snowstorm swept across northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota dropping 14 inches of snow on Ainsworth. The National Weather Service reported snow amounts including 18 inches of snow northwest of O'Neill, 18 inches in Thedford, 16 inches in Bassett, 15 inches in Long Pine, and 12.3 inches southwest of Springview.

Daniels to be Inducted into the NSWCA Hall of Fame

News Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association has announced its Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2023! The NSWCA was created in 1975 by a group of wrestling coaches headed by Jim Holechek of Lincoln East. Holechek and others envisioned an organization of wrestling coaches dealing specifically with wrestling and not under the umbrella of the Nebraska Coaches Association.

Ainsworth Chamber Recognizes 2023 Outstanding Citizens

News Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Saturday evening, January 14th, the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce held its Denim & Diamonds Gala. The event included a social hour, steak dinner, silent auction and presentation of outstanding business awards.

Looking Back at 2023... Some of the Area Highlights

News Staff

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Three River Communications has been awarded State Broadband Grant to expand fiber to rural Ainsworth, NE. The Nebraska Public Service Commission is paying out over $20 million in federal funds to help expand broadband in Nebraska.

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Ainsworth Library Holds Summer Reading Program

Niobrara Traveling Art Show Set Up in Ainsworth Library

Most awarded Trio in Gospel Music Coming to Prairie View Gospel Barn

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

Former Ainsworth Resident Timothy Moylan Publishes Memoir

Ainsworth City Council Receives CARC Report on LB 840

Looking Back at 2023... Some of the Area Highlights

Where Do You Go With 14” of Snow?

Daniels to be Inducted into the NSWCA Hall of Fame

Ainsworth Chamber Recognizes 2023 Outstanding Citizens

Looking Back at 2023... Some of the Area Highlights

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