October 1st - October 7th, 2023 Sunday, October 1st Issued a Citation for speeding 11-15 mph over the speed limit. Monday, October 2nd Issued a Citation for speeding 16-20 mph over the speed Limit.

On September 27th, Ainsworth FFA members traveled to Beatrice to compete in State Range Judging. Results are as follows: Senior Division: Trey Appelt - 64th, Gracie Kinney - 86th, Aiden Jackman - 119th. Other team members were: Tyrin Daniels and Makenzy Cheatum. The team finished 24th. In the Junior Division: Kaden Evans - 115th, Kaitlyn Sease - 146th, Megan Jones - 190th. Other team members in the Junior Division were: Christina Fernau and Kinsey Walz. The team finished 38th. Participating were (Left to Right): Gracie Kinney, Trey Appelt, Aiden Jackman, Kaitlyn Sease, Kinsey Walz, Tyrin Daniels, Kaden Evans, Christina Fernau, Makenzy Cheatum and Megan Jones.

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By Kathy S. Worrell “Fire Prevention Week” This week, October 8th - 14th, is National Fire Prevention Week.

A lot of Nebraskans have contacted in the last year growing evermore concerned with the behavior of the federal government. Fellow state senators, and family and friends all ask the same basic question; how did our country become such a mess?

The Days Dwindle Down to a Precious Few “For it’s a long, long while from May to December But the days grow short when you reach September And the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame…” -- September Song I decided it was time to get out of the office and go see Nebraska. It’s been a post-pandemic while since I have done so. I jumped at the chance to ride to Chadron with a friend with numerous stops along the way.