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My Friends, Let’s Choose Joy Today

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
I’m honored to have the opportunity to share my heart each week. The messages lately have given us some things to think about, as God’s word brings us into a reverential fear and awareness of His presence. Many different types of people read faith columns, including some who are not openly religious, but are curious spectators.
The Ainsworth Community Schools student body has chosen candidates for the 2025 AHS Homecoming Royalty. Selected to represent the various areas at school are front row (left - right): Fine Arts - Madison Phares, Fall Sports - Adysson Sears, Vocational Clubs - Addah Booth, A-Club - Payton Moody, and Senior Class - Megan Jones. Bront row: Fine Arts - Trevor Pike, Fall Sports - Sam Titus, Vocational Clubs - Jace Johnson, A-Club - Chris Fernandez, and Senior Class - Witten Painter.

2025 Ainsworth Homecoming Theme and Candidates Selected

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Ainsworth Bulldogs will have their Homecoming this week, the event is planned for September 29 - October 3. The overall theme this year will be 'Bulldogs Get a Victory Time and Time Again.' Daily dress up themes for students during the week include: Monday, September 29 - 'The Bulldogs are a Classic'.
Nebraska Forest Service Receives Almost $25 Million for Fire Prevention Projects

Nebraska Forest Service Receives Almost $25 Million for Fire Prevention Projects

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Wednesday the USDA Forest Service is investing $200 million in 58 projects through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. These investments, thanks to Congressionally mandated funding, help at-risk communities plan for and reduce wildfire risk, protecting homes, businesses, and infrastructure.

News Briefs...

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Ainsworth Airport Authority to Meet The Ainsworth Airport Authority will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, at 7 p.m. at the Ainsworth Conference Center.

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Activities Thursday, October 2nd: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 2:30 p.m.

Community Senior Center News

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, October 2nd: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, white gravy, broccoli, pears, dinner roll and milk. Friday, October 3rd: Turkey and noodles, Brussels sprouts, side salad, fruit cocktail, bread and milk.

All Things Nebraska

Paul Hammel, Retired Senior Contributor, Nebraska
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Free Speech is a Precious Right “You should be allowed to say outrageous things.” “There’s ugly speech. There’s gross speech.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change
September 25th - October 2nd
Thursday, September 25th
Parents Night - Volleyball and Band
7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice
4 p.m. HS Girls Golf at Burwell Quadrangular
5 p.m. HS JV/V vs. Burwell at Ainsworth
Friday, September 26th
No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
Parents Night, Football, Girls Golf, and Football Cheerleaders
7:30 a.m. AHS Cheer Practice
4 p.m. MS and HS Cross Country at Ord Invite
7 p.m. HS V Football vs St. Mary’s in Ainsworth
Saturday, September 27th

Sandhills Care Center News

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Activities 

Thursday, September 25th: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 2:30 p.m. - Scavenger Hunt with Managers. 

Friday, September 26th: 10 a.m. - Fall Painting; 2:30 p.m. - Happy Hour; 7 p.m. - AHS Football Game. 

Saturday, September 27th: Movie and Treats. 

Sunday, September 28th: Church.

Monday, September 29th: 10:30 a.m. - Design Your Own Coaster; 2:30 p.m. - Outside Time.

Tuesday, September 30th: 10:30 a.m. - Manicures; 1:30 p.m. - Bus Ride.

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