Ainsworth Star-Journal

(402) 387-2844

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.

Sandhills Rod & Gun Club Fall Trap League Concludes

News Staff

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Fall Trap League was held for the fourth and final week at the Sandhills Rod & Gun Club on Wednesday, September 27th. Mob County Boys won the team championship finishing with 850 rocks followed by First Class Auto with 813.

Ainsworth Community Schools Updates Strategic Plan Progress

News Staff

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Parents, students and community members of Ainsworth Community Schools were invited to hear the updates regarding the progress with the District’s Strategic Plan in conjunction with Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB).

Who’s New

News Staff

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Tacie Rae Kovarik Bailie and Chance Kovarik, of rural Ainsworth, are parents of a daughter, Tacie Rae. Tacie arrived Friday, September 29, 2023, weighing 7 lbs.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

September 17 - 23, 2023 Sunday. September 17th Investigated an accident on 1st Street where a gas meter was hit.

Kat’s Korner

News Staff

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

This week, October 1-7, 2023, we are proud to be celebrating “National Newspaper Week.” With that being said, we recently realized that this is the 141st year (1882-2023) that there has been a newspaper in the Brown County area. Although it has not always been called the Ainsworth Star-Journal, the focus has always been on keeping the community informed on what is happening.

Legislative Notes

Senator Tom Brewer - 43rd District

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

“I’m just a state senator.” I have to say that occasionally to Nebraskans who contact me about what are “federal” issues that concern the United State Congress. Some people don’t realize the state of Nebraska doesn’t have jurisdiction over a number of different things effecting their lives.

Do you like BBQ?

Advertise

Ainsworth Star-Journal Rate Card

News

Sports

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

Sandhills Rod & Gun Club Fall Trap League Concludes

Ainsworth Community Schools Updates Strategic Plan Progress

Who’s New

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

Kat’s Korner

Legislative Notes

Do you like BBQ?

Results

Advertise

Google Map