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Where Have All the Preservationists Gone? A demolition permit has been issued for a 100-year-old Lincoln house that once belonged to a retail giant in the Capital City. A preservationist has come out of retirement to lead the fight against plans to tear down an historic elevator at the Neligh Mills in north central Nebraska.

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While I have been in Ukraine, I have been closely following the plight of service members being forced out of the United States military because they refuse the COVID vaccine. What is happening to these American patriots is absolutely despicable, and the most shameful thing I have seen done to American military personnel since the Vietnam war.

One Vehicle Accident Sends Two to Hospital

Emergency responders were called to a one-vehicle accident on Friday, July 22nd. A 2008 Chevy Equinox driven by Montserrat Almendarez Rocha, was south bound and struck the canal bridge just north of Husker Meats on Meadville Avenue at approximately 1:50 p.m. Cause of the accident was unavailable at press time.

Get Acquainted with the Newest Board Members of the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce

Here’s your chance to meet the newest board members of the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. They join Ashley Wright who is the president and Katie Owen who serves as the secretary. You can contact the Chamber by calling 402-382-3537 or email them at ainsworthchamber@gmail.com or use Facebook Messenger. The office is located at 349 N. Main in Ainsworth.

Extending 1/2% City Sales Tax Vote Set for Tuesday, August 9th;

Residents of Ainsworth and the surrounding area are invited to attend a public meeting on Monday, August 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center to learn about extending Ainsworth’s 1/2% City Sales Tax for another 15 years.

Chad Pierce and Karissa Beck Win 3rd Week Honors for Yard of the Week

This week’s Yard of the Week winner announced by the Ainsworth Area Chamber of Commerce goes to Karissa Beck and Chad Pierce, who reside at 1004 2nd Street in Ainsworth. Their yard includes potted flower pots on their deck rail containing marigolds and a citronella plant. Around their mailbox they have bar berries and fescue grass. Their deck allows them to sit and enjoy the nice evenings we have been experiencing. They also have a nice shade tree on the west side of their house.

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