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Most people know that getting enough sleep is important for their health, but many do not realize that there are specific health benefits that come from getting a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep can improve your mood, help you maintain a healthy weight, and reduce your risk of chronic health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Sleep can even help boost your immune system and improve memory.

Ainsworth Community Schools held its 1st 8th Grade Spelling Bee on Monday, February 1, 2023, in the Learning Center. Students took the written test prior to the oral contest to determine the finalists. The students who advanced to the Oral Bee were: 1st Grade: Jazzlyn Navarro, Keegan O’Hare, Bentley Mashburn, Lawson Rentschler and Deakon Crane.

Ains. Municipal Golf Course Board Meeting The Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course Board will meet on Sunday, February 12th at 2:00 p.m.

Question: How can I prevent rabbit damage? Rabbit damage happens year round and is easy to identify. Rabbits nip woody shrubs off cleanly at a 45 degree angle, while deer tear shrubs off and leave a jagged end.

Can you believe it that we haven’t had any moisture this past week? It is warming up and melting some of the snow so many things are getting slick. It is nice to have some snow melt, but there is still a lot of snow left.

387-0777 Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, February 9th: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, country gravy, cheesy green beans, fruit cocktail, cranberry muffin and milk. Friday, February 10th: Pork chop, baked potato, creamed peas, applesauce, dinner roll and milk.

Ellie Welke of Long Pine is one of 64 students receiving academic honors at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. “We are pleased with the growing number of students achieving high honors on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll this past semester,” said NCTA Dean Larry Gossen.

Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-03 to provide emergency relief in response to regional fuel shortages on February 2nd. The order temporarily allows drivers to work extended hours to haul gasoline or gasoline blends, diesel, fuel oil, ethanol, propane, and biodiesel.

After having a week off due to winter weather, the Ainsworth High School Speech Team was back in action on Saturday, February 4th at the West Holt Speech Invitational. This meet offered the Ainsworth team a glimpse at some of the competition that they will encounter at their District contest.

Minutes for the January 24, 2023 meeting of Brown County American Legion Post Number 79, Ainsworth, NE. The regular meeting of American Legion Post Number 79 was called to order by Commander Walters at 7:35 p.m.