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Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Resilient Nebraskans Always Say 'It Could Have Been Worse' Back in the day, reporters used to be able to hitch a ride with the governor or National Guard to the site of a disastrous tornado or flood. One of those trips involved a flight to Coleridge, in northeast Nebraska, after a tornado had destroyed two farm homes and damaged several residences on the north edge of the town.

Ainsworth Senior Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Thursday, June 18th: Sweet and sour chicken, stir fry vegetables, rice, coleslaw, mandarin oranges, dinner roll and milk.

Friday, June 19th: Reuben casserole, w/ corned beef and sauerkraut, rye bread cubes, honey garlic carrots, Jell-O with fruit and milk.

Monday, June 22th: Cheeseburger, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, potato wedges, banana and milk.

Tuesday, June 23th: Jambalaya with chicken and pork, celery, tomatoes, peppers, onions, rice, green beans, pineapple, biscuit
and milk.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Thursday, June 18th: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study with Cindy; 2:30 p.m. - One on Ones.

Friday, June 19th: 10:30 a.m. - Basketball; 2:30 p.m. - Garden.

Saturday, June 20th: Movie and Treats.

Sunday, June 21th: 3 p.m. - Faith Christian Fellowship Pastor Pierce.

Monday, June 22th: 10:30 a.m. - Virtual Tour of Wyoming; 2:30 p.m. - Garden.

Tuesday, June 23th: 10:30 a.m. - Manicures; 2:30 p.m. - Chuck a Duck.

Wednesday, June 24th: 10:30 a.m. - Table Tennis; 2:30 p.m. - Bingo; 7 p.m. - Concert at the Park.

Board members and employees of the Sandhills Care Center served the community during a celebration barbecue for the Care Center reaching full capacity and receiving a national award.

Local Businesses Hold Appreciation Barbecues to Honor Patrons

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

UNL Announces Spring Deans' List

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

More than 6,200 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

Cassandra Cole, Erick Hitchcock, Kristofer Hitchcock and Miranda Phares participated in Masonic Band Camp.

Ainsworth Students Attend Masonic Band Camp

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Four Ainsworth Community Schools students were among 101 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 30th annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band, which performed Saturday, June 6, during Shrine Bowl festivities in Kearney.

North Central District Health Department Launches AED Pad Replacement Mini-Grant

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD), in partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA), is excited to announce the launch of the AED Pad Replacement Mini-Grant Program. This funding opportunity is designed to help community organizations maintain lifesaving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

This Week in History: Ainsworth Star-Journal Front Page Articles from 25, 50, 75, and 100 Years Ago

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

June 20, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Meadville Fourth of July Plans Underway' Plans are underway for the 115th Annual Meadville 4th of July Celebration. This year, “Rustler's Ride” “Meadville to Dallas, SD or Bust” will begin on June 29 and end on July 3.

Brown County Hospital Holds Golf Tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Three River Communications team of Troy Brodbeck, Chad Pierce, Bryce Coleman and Matt Morrison fired a 5-under par round of 31 to win the championship flight of the annual Brown County Hospital Foundation four-person scramble golf tournament Friday at the Ainsworth Golf Course.

The Forage Minute

News Staff

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

BREAK-EVEN FORAGE PRODUCTION: IS YOUR PASTURE PAYING ITS WAY? By: Shannon Sand Is your pasture paying its way? This is a question I have heard lately with regards to changing input costs. Before your cattle hit the field, here's a quick way to check if your pasture covers its costs.