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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.

Ask a Master Gardener

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Question: Do grass clippings make good mulch for my flower bed? The reasons we mulch in gardens are to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil cool. Grass clippings are a great mulch for annual gardens because it will decompose over the summer and can be worked into the soil in the fall.

BKR County Fair Livestock and Premium Sale Results

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

For the second year, businesses from across the BKR area came out to support youth in Agriculture at the 2023 BKR Fair Livestock and Premium Sale on August 4th at the Rock County Fairgrounds. Over 23 youth showcased 33 animals in various species during the sale.

Troopers Stop 118 Speeders for 100+ MPH in July

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol stopped 118 people for driving at 100 miles per hour or more during the month of July. The effort coincided with the nationwide law enforcement campaign focused on the dangers of speeding.

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News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Carol’s brother, Jim Marsh of Ceresco, has canned tomatoes this past week and has his flooring project under way. After church Sunday, a couple who had gone on the Holy Land tour, showed their pictures.

Johnstown News

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Thought for the week: “No steam or gas drives anything until it is confined. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.” Harry Emerson Fosdick The temperatures this week were much milder. Some people in the Johnstown area received hail on Friday evening and over an inch of rain. It did rain a little on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

1st Class Auto Team Wins Pink Lady’s Golf Outting

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The Ainsworth Pink Ladies Dart League held its annual 4-Person Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 5th at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. Payouts were in two flights Championship and First.

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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

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BKR County Fair Livestock and Premium Sale Results

Troopers Stop 118 Speeders for 100+ MPH in July

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1st Class Auto Team Wins Pink Lady’s Golf Outting

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