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March 31st Through April 6th, 2024 Sunday, March 31st Received a report of loose dogs near South Main Street in Ainsworth. An owner was identified and was able to pick up their dogs.

Brown County Sheriff’s Department Joins 2024 Drug Impaired Campaign Drugged driving is on the rise in Nebraska. To help keep drugimpaired drivers off the roads, the U.S.

(ALL MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING) April 2, 2024 The Brown County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., in the Brown County Courthouse Meeting Room with members Chairman Buddy Small, Dennis Bauer and Jeremiah Dailey present. Also, present were Brown County Clerk (BCC) Travis Hobbs, Brown County Attorney (BCA) Andy Taylor, Brown County Treasurer (BCT) Bruce Mitchell and Brown County Highway Superintendent (BCHS) Kenneth Turpin.

(ALL MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING) April 2, 2024 The Brown County Commissioners met as the Board of Equalization (BOE) in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., Brown County Courthouse Meeting Room with Chairman Buddy Small, Dennis Bauer and Jeremiah Dailey present. Also, present was Brown County Clerk (BCC) Travis Hobbs.

832 students were awarded the Nebraska State FFA Degree at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3rd - 5th. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA.

Ainsworth students took 26 tests with 21 ranking in the top 10 of their tests. Three students placed just out of medals in fourth place: Logan Schroedl in Chemistry; Jocelyn Good in Medical Terminology; and Jordan Beatty in Vocabulary.

Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education - Scott Erthum, Jessica Pozehl, Frank Beel, Mark Johnson and Bryan Doke were busy with American Civics Americanism Committee Meeting #1, Board Work Session and Retreat and Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday, April 8th.

On Friday, April 5, 2024 and Saturday, April 6, 2024, the Ainsworth Community Schools Music Department presented their spring musical, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”! The ACS music students presented three fun-filled performances to the community. It was a boot-scootin' good time that shared a story of love, humor, grief, loss, growth, anger, and a look at life in the old-west! The students spent 11 weeks preparing the show for the community and it was truly a fabulous time seeing their characters grow, change, and come to life.

Question: Can I grow tomatoes in a lick tub? Growing vegetables in containers is a wonderful option for people who have limited space and/or mobility or if the soil is poor. In addition, containers are easier and much quicker to maintain.

Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, April 11th: Liver and onions, hashbrowns, harvard beets, jello with fruit, dinner roll and milk. Friday, April 12th: Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, cherry cobbler and milk Monday, April 15th: Cavatini, salad with veggies, tropical fruit, breadstick and milk.