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The Ainsworth Community Fishing Pond will hold a picnic lunch, dedication ceremony and a youth fishing derby on Sunday, June 21. The picnic lunch will begin at noon on Sunday, followed by the dedication of the community fishing pond at 1 p.m.

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Members present were Kent Taylor, Brad Fiala, Heather Lutter and Dustin Barthel.

Strengthening Rural Health Care and Long-Term Care in Nebraska One of the concerns I hear often from families across rural Nebraska is the challenge of finding quality care for aging loved ones close to home.

Name-Calling, Verbal Missteps Dog the Governor Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy.

June 13, 2001 25 Years Ago 'Chamber to Recognize Outstanding Citizens' The Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce will be honoring Outstanding Citizens at its annual Banquet on Friday, June 22. Tickets are on sale, and must be purchased by noon on Friday, June 15.

Stories are at the heart of direct service and clinical work. Whether written in case notes, shared in supervision, included in grant reports, or told at community meetings, stories help others understand the impact of our work.

The following KBR Rodeo Club members qualified for the Nebraska State High School Rodeo Finals that will take place in Valentine beginning June 10. Kit Painter - Breakaway & Team Roping Branden Freudenburg - Tie Down & Team Roping Maci Herrington - Pole Bending, Breakaway, and Barrels Ely Weller - Light Rifle & Trap Ella Dailey - Pole Bending, Breakaway, and Barrels Rifle and trap competition will start at 9 a.m.

ALFALFA WEEVIL FEEDING ON REGROWTH By Samantha Daniel Since the first cutting of alfalfa has been completed in much of the state, Nebraska producers may be tempted to believe our troubles with alfalfa weevil are over. Unfortunately, this may not be the case.

The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Commander Judy Walters at 7:45 p.m. with five Legion members and one Sons of the American Legion member present.

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Sandhills Quilt Guild will host a patriotic quilt show during the Sandhills Ranch Expo June 17 and 18. A quilt show is held annually in the church by the Rock County Museum.