1900: 122 Years Ago “One of the business enterprises Ainsworth citizens take a great deal of pride in is Hotel de Blue. Nate Blue, the landlord, came in possession of this property when not much was to be calculated on, for the capacity to accommodate guests was limited.

Weather permitting, work will begin September 19 on US-183 south of Bassett, from reference post 172.20 to reference post 182.33, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Western Engineering Company, Inc of Harlan, Iowa has the contract.

Carl Hart, NDOT High Project Manager, reported that A&R Construction prepared pavement marking and traffic control for Phase 3 construction of Highway 20 through Ainsworth. Traffic was switched to Phase III in the evening of Monday, September 12, 2022.

September 7th started off the Fall Trap League at the Sandhill Rod and Gun Club with eight teams shooting. There are a couple of spots available if someone is interested in shooting.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska fired Scott Frost on Sunday, the situation so dire in the onceproud football program that athletic director Trev Alberts made the move only three weeks before the coach’s contract buyout would have been cut in half.

Nebraska Head Football Coach Scott Frost walked off the football field at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, for the last time as head coach on Saturday, September 10th. On Sunday, September 11th, Trev Alberts, Vice Chancellor, Director of Athletics of Nebraska told the head coach that he was fired and released of his duties. Along with being fired, he will receive a $15 million payout. The search will begin immediately for a new coach to begin duties after this season. Interim Head Coach will be Mickey Joseph.