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Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska’s grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment.

The common thread of Christianity pertaining to the understanding of the Bible is that everyone who declares by faith to be born again has free access to the Holy Spirit to help them discern what it means.

September 6 A traffic stop was made on Highway 20. During the traffic stop the driver was placed under arrest on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and also cited for traveling 10 mph over the posted speed limit, refusal of a pretest and refusal of the data master.

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 9. Members present were Dustin Barthel, Kent Taylor, Heather Lutter and Brad Fiala.

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The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education met for its 2026-27 budget and tax request hearings and its regularly scheduled September meeting Monday. Board members present included Bryan Doke, Jake Graff, Jessica Pozehl, Crystal Dailey, Brad Wilkins and Frank Beel.

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Growth of Data Centers and AI Prompt Reconsideration by State Leaders Just about every week, I drive by a massive construction project on the north side of Lincoln, next to Interstate 80. Construction cranes soar high into the air; bulky soil scrapers remove hills and build new ones; a steady stream of construction vehicles scurry to and fro.

In Divided Times, Recalling the Strength of Our Unity Last week gave me several reasons to reflect on who we are as Americans, how we respond to tragedy, and what kind of country we want to leave to the next generation.