Ainsworth Community Schools held its 1st 8th Grade Spelling Bee on Monday, February 1, 2023, in the Learning Center. Students took the written test prior to the oral contest to determine the finalists. The students who advanced to the Oral Bee were: 1st Grade: Jazzlyn Navarro, Keegan O’Hare, Bentley Mashburn, Lawson Rentschler and Deakon Crane.

Most people know that getting enough sleep is important for their health, but many do not realize that there are specific health benefits that come from getting a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep can improve your mood, help you maintain a healthy weight, and reduce your risk of chronic health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Sleep can even help boost your immune system and improve memory.

January 29 - February 4, 2023 Sunday, January 29th Provided a civil standby for an individual to collect personal belongings after they were served a protection order. Booked an inmate into the Brown County Jail to serve one day of their court commitment sentencing.

The Ainsworth Child Development Center Board of Directors met for their monthly meeting on January 12, 2023 with five members in person and three members via Zoom. Also joining by Zoom were Tim Mettenbrink, Lund Co., Teresa Fibich & Josh Silvers of Wilkins Architect, and Melissa Polinoski, C4K.

Dear Editor, The Legislature wrote legislation, LB74 (NE Rev Stat 50-1501) in 2018 that exempted themselves from qualifications challenge except by one person at one specific point in time. Senator Watermeier “...the bill provides clearly that only a losing candidate has standing to challenge an election outcome or file a qualifications challenge.” (floor debate LB744, 2-2-2018). AM1801 to LB744 “... clarifies that members of the Legislature are subject to challenges under the Legislative Qualifications and Election Contest Act, and not under the election statute that applied to other elected officials.” (Senator Watermeier floor debate LB744 2-12-2018).

Senator Jacobson introduced LB 281. It will rebuild the 4-H camp lost in the Halsey forest fire this past summer. I was at this fire and witnessed the heart-breaking devastation firsthand. The introduction hearing for this legislation will take place in the Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, February 15th at 1:30 p.m. in the State Capitol, Room 1525. I encourage everyone who would like to see this camp rebuilt to come support this bill.