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Dolan Pospichal of Bassett was named to Buena Vista University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Pospichal was among more than 560 students named to the Dean’s List this semester.

In addition to fines, each case carries $50 in court costs Mesa J. Roghair, age 21, of Okaton, S.D., charged with speeding 6-10 mph over the limit, fined $75.

State lawmakers have a $471-Million Budget Shortfall to Close, and an Expulsion Effort to Consider The first time I walked into the State Capitol, I wondered “what is making all these people walk like Olympic racers down these halls?” I almost got run over by some walkers; the new guy needed to get out of the way. To be sure, the Capitol hallways extend in a square, making them ideal for a quick walk around the square for exercise or just to clear the brain.

I am anxious to begin sharing with you the bills that I have introduced this year and the work being done, but given the events that took place last week at the State Capitol that drew national media attention, I want to address that first.

First, you notice the small changes. It may be challenging to find the right word or remember the name of someone you just met.

According to the American Heart Association, psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. People in rural communities live almost three years fewer than urban dwellers, and they’re more likely to die early from heart disease or a stroke.

With leaves off and grasses dormant, late fall and winter can be an effective time to get ahead of brush in pasture and rangeland. However, it’s important to recognize that control options are more limited right with plants not actively growing.

A hands-on workshop will be held on Monday, January 19, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center to help landowners and producers tackle the spread of cedar trees.

Through the month of January, the Ainsworth Star-Journal will be highlighting stories from each month of the year 2025. Ainsworth Grand Theater Evacuated After Receiving Bomb Threat The Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 phone call Saturday evening, January 18th from the Ainsworth Grand Theater at 6:41 p.m.