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The 43rd Army Band performed a concert at East City Park in Ainsworth on Wednesday, June 24. Over 20 members of the band performed before being rained on. A large crowd of spectators enjoyed the music.

43rd Army Band Performs at East City Park

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

North Central District Health Department to Offer WIC Services

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) announced it will begin offering Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services as of July 9th. WIC is a program that helps pregnant women, new moms, babies, and young children stay healthy.

The Ainsworth Library held the Toby Kid Mesozoic Adventure Program on June 26th. The children and adults enjoyed Toby Kidd and lots of laughter could be heard. The Ainsworth Library and Library Foundation sponsored this program with funds from the Mrs. Nellie Johnson memorial fund.

Ainsworth Library Held Adventure Program

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

North Central RC&D Convened for June Meeting

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The North Central Nebraska RC&D met in Bassett on Tuesday, May 12, with Chairman Mike Burge presiding. Carla Stagemeyer, Executive Director, recapped the tire amnesty held in Springview and reviewed details for the upcoming tire collection event in O’Neill.

Brown County Hospital Holds June Monthly Meeting

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

A regular meeting of the Brown County Hospital (BCH) Board of Trustees was held on Monday, June 22. The meeting was called to order by president, Kirk Peterson at 3 p.m.

Ainsworth Star-Journal Front Page Articles from 25, 50, 75, and 100 Years Ago

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

July 4, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Ainsworth Welcomes AHS Alumni' The annual Ainsworth High School Alumni Reunion was held this past weekend. Festivities started Friday evening with class reunions at various places throughout Ainsworth and Johnstown.