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FULL DISCLOSURE: Decades ago, I was a member of a state high school championship debate team. And I was at the Nebraska State Fair debate between incumbent U.S. Senator David Karnes (1987-89) and Bob Kerrey when Karnes said, “We need fewer farmers.” He lost the race.

1896: 126 Years Ago “News around Nebraska” “William Ernst of Duncan bet a keg of beer that he had corn higher than the saloon ceiling, about twelve feet. He brought in on stalk which measures exactly fifteen feet, it is now on exhibition in Columbus.” “A Lexington horse accidentally shot itself while carelessly fooling with a loaded revolver.

Brown County Report August 21 - 27, 2022 Sunday, August 21st Responded to a report of a civil dispute on 3rd Street in Ainsworth. The parties had already separated when officers arrived.

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The 87th Annual Brown County Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. The festivities start with entry day on Friday, September 2nd, continue through Labor Day Weekend and finishing on Monday, September 5th.

Hero: A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities “a war hero.” This word describes an Ainsworth resident, Jake Graff, who officially retired from the United States Army NEbraska National Guard on August 31, 2022. He was recognized for his years of service to the US Army Nebraska National Guard at his last drill in Norfolk, NE on August 6, 2022.

The Library Foundation Board held its regular quarterly meeting at the Ainsworth Public Library on August 17, 2022. The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. Roll call showed all seven members present plus the library director.

The Ainsworth Lions Club held its regular monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on August 15th at Canyon Creek. Lions Club President Dale Hafer called the meeting to order. Roll was taken with 12 members present, along with one guest, District 38-I Governor Jeannie Grantzinger.

– August 24 – 1897: 125 Years Ago “News around Nebraska” “A third manufacturing industry has just been launched in Exeter, which to the farmers of Nebraska at least, and other states as well, will prove a great boon. Dr.

Carol Woods is thankful for the recent rain of 1.30 and 1.10 at the farm. We pray we will receive more.