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Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change January 8th - January 15th Thursday, January 8th 7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice Friday, January 9th 9:30 a.m.

2025 Weather Facts

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Temperature Information The hottest temperature was 104° on June 21. The coldest temperature was -25° on February 19.

Jaxon Rucker boxes out a Bronco in order to grab a rebound. Rucker collected seven on the night.

Dawgs End Dry Streak with Winside, Mullen Wins

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

After starting the season off 0-9, the Bulldogs nabbed their first win over the Winside Wildcats during the Summerland Holiday Tournament consolation game. In the first quarter, the Dawgs outscored the Wildcats 13-9.

Hunters May Start Buying Spring Turkey Permits January 12

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. on January 12.

Nebraska Extension Launches Six-Part Webinar Series on Controlling Weeds and Pests

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Nebraska Extension will offer a six-part webinar series in February 2026 designed to equip ranchers, landowners, and natural resource professionals with the latest research and management strategies for tackling invasive weeds, woody encroachment, and pasture pests.

A New Year Filled with Faith and Determination

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A brand-new year is here, and I’m excited to see what the Lord has for us! Keeping Christ at the center of our thoughts takes a great deal of discipline and determination, but so does everything else we really care about.

Brown County Sheriff’s Report

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

January 28th The sheriff’s office received a report of a possible vehicle roll-over accident in southern Brown County. A deputy patrolled the reported area and was unable to locate a vehicle.

Confirmed Measles Case Reported in Northeast Nebraska

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A confirmed measles case in Platte County has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The patient is an unvaccinated child with an out-of-state travel history in Arizona.

Missoula Children’s Theater Auditions Held January 12

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ on Monday, January 12, in the Ainsworth Community Schools Learning Center from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. All those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours.

A Year in Review

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Through the month of January, the Ainsworth Star-Journal will be highlighting stories from each month of the year 2025. Turn to page 5 of this week’s issue to review stories and images that were on the front pages of select issues in January, February, and March 2025.

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