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Stacks of old tires taking up space on farms, ranches, and back lots will soon have a responsible place to go. Two events, both funded through Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, will be held locally in the spring of 2026.

Nebraska Extension will offer commercial pesticide training for initial certification and recertification at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte. The training program will offer multiple dates for initial training and recertification.

The North Central Development Center (NCDC), a 501c3 organization, serving Keya Paha, Brown and Rock counties, has established a fire fund for the Carl Chase family who sustained an electrical fire on 12/30/2025.

Through the month of January, the Ainsworth Star-Journal will be highlighting stories from each month of the year 2025..

January 4th The sheriff and a deputy provided traffic control for cattle crossing Highway 20 west of Ainsworth. The sheriff and a deputy were asked to provide a civil standby for possible stolen items in Johnstown.

At this time of year, we begin planning our intentions, as January marks a new beginning and is the ideal opportunity to implement physical, emotional, and spiritual lifestyle changes. CS Lewis is quoted, “You are never too old to set another goal, or dream a new dream.” You notice I used the word developing, because whatever our goals, including drawing closer to God, is a process like losing weight, exercising, or any other vision we are focused on.

After years of serving neighbors in Ainsworth, Mundhenke Agency is entering an exciting new chapter, one that keeps everything locals value about their insurance provider while opening doors to even better service. The agency has partnered with INSight Partners, a midwestern insurance network based in Lincoln.

The Brown County Commissioners met for the first of two regularly scheduled meetings of January on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education met for their first time in 2026 on Monday, Jan. 12.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced students who earned a place on the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. Students who are on the Dean’s List must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale.