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Senator Tanya Storer - 43rd District
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving - A Time to Celebrate Family, Freedom and Faith As Thanksgiving approaches, let us pause from all the chaos to embrace the spirit of thankfulness, a cornerstone of our faith, our communities and our nation. I encourage you to put down the phone, shut off the devices and be intentional in embracing not only family and tradition but also reflect on the hard-won freedoms we enjoy.

Wayne State Student Conductors to Debut Skills on December 2

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Eight Wayne State College students debut their conducting skills during the Student Conductors Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building. The performance, free and open to the public, features the Wayne State Symphonic Band.

Alpha Delta Chapter Tours Ainsworth Grand Theater

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Alpha Delta members toured the Ainsworth Grand Theater on November 12 and then had their meeting at Pizza Hut. Five members answered roll call with a memory of going to the movies and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/ CASA project.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
We Deserve Transparency, Not ‘No Comment’ There’s an old saying about government – “it’s not that ‘what is said isn’t so,’ it’s what is so isn’t said.” So that means that someone – maybe a state auditor, maybe a whistleblower, but often a news reporter – needs to dig in and find out what is really happening with our tax dollars and state policies. That’s why it was so disgusting to read recently about our “Secretary of War’s” crackdown on access by reporters to the Pentagon.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Thursday, November 20th
7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice
1 p.m. Musical Dress Rehearsal
3:30 p.m. MS Boys Wrestling at Plainview Invite
6:30 p.m. HS Boys Wrestling Parents Meeting in the Cafeteria
7:30 p.m. One Act Practice
Friday, November 21st
7 a.m. One Act Practice
7 p.m. Musical Production First Performance
Saturday, November 22nd
10 a.m. MS Girls Basketball in Valentine
3 p.m. Musical Production Second Performance
7 p.m. Musical Production Final Performance
Monday, November 24th
7 a.m. POM Squad Practice

Community Senior Center News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Lunch 

Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, November 20th: Thanksgiving Meal: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole,
cranberry salad, dinner roll and milk. 

Friday, November 21st: Chicken a’la King, grapes, biscuit and milk. 

Monday, November 24th: Tater tot casserole, Jell-O with pears, dinner roll and milk. 

Tuesday, November 25th: Pork chops, peas, vegetable pizza, oranges, dinner roll and milk. 

Wednesday, November 26th: Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, spinach, fruit cocktail, muffin and milk. 

Thanksgiving Safety Tips: Stay Safe and Enjoy Your Celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
As we gather for Thanksgiving, it’s important to follow simple safety steps to keep your holiday healthy and enjoyable. The Nebraska Poison Center offers these helpful guidelines for safe food preparation and handling. Improper food handling can increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially during large holiday meals.

NPPD Board Approves 2026 Retail and Wholesale Rates

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The NPPD board of directors approved a 3% retail and 1% wholesale rate increase during November’s regularly scheduled meeting. The average residential retail customer uses around 1,000 kilowatts of electricity a month, and based on this amount, would experience an increase of just over $5 per month.
Los Elegantes performed at the Ainsworth Public Library during the fundraiser collecting money for a new water bottle filling and drinking fountain.

Ainsworth Public Library Holds ‘A Night at the Library’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
“A Night at the Library” was held Saturday, November 6, from 5-7 p.m. This evening featured a book basket silent auction, a large selection of hors d’oeuvres and delightful entertainment by the singing duo, “Los Elegantes.” Group members Francisco Zumano Martinez and Uvaldo De Leon shared their musical talents (vocals, guitar and accordion) by performing Mexican music for the well-attended event.
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