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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.

Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos

News Staff

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

May 24th, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has signed the 20232025 Biennium budget and issued line item vetos. “The budget passed by the Legislature and signed into law by me is one of the most fiscally conservative budgets in our state’s history,” said Governor Pillen.

Nebraska Passes Law on Taxpayer Money Going to Private Schools

Margery A. Beck Associated Press

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday, May 24th that will channel public money to scholarships for private school tuition, despite critics who say the measure hurts public schools, benefits wealthy taxpayers and helps mostly parochial schools that can discriminate against LGBTQ+ students.

Nebraska Governor Signs 12-Week Abortion Ban, Limits on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Margery A. Beck And Josh Funk Associated Press

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill Monday, May 22nd that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts genderaffirming medical care for people younger than 19.

Capitol News

J.l. Schmidt, Statehouse Correspondent, Ne Press

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Lawmakers Pass Budget That Includes a Costly Ditch and a New Prison Amid nasty debate about social issues, filibustering and theater playing out in the legislative chamber, lawmakers did manage to meet their constitutional obligation and pass a balanced budget on day 80 of the 90-day session. The two-year budget calls for about $5.3 billion a year in spending, with an average increase of 2.2%.

Kat’s Korner

Kathy S. Worrell “presenting The Class Of 1973”

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

“Presenting the Class of 1973” It is hard to believe, those are the words we heard on graduation day, when Rod and I both graduated with the Wisner-Pilger High School Class of 1973! WOW! 50 years ago. Where did the time go? When we were freshmen, it was the first year for the consolidation of Wisner High School and Pilger High School.

Make Plans for a Fun Camping Getaway

News Staff

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

With Memorial Day weekend and summer coming up, campers should think ahead to find their perfect site. While many popular reservation- only spots already have been booked, many more sites are available first-come, first-served at state parks across 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

Governor Pillen Signs Budget, Announces Line Item Vetos

Nebraska Passes Law on Taxpayer Money Going to Private Schools

Nebraska Governor Signs 12-Week Abortion Ban, Limits on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

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