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Highway 20 Project Through Ainsworth Prepares for Phase 2

Carl Hart, NDOT Highway Project Manager, reported A&R Construction has been constructing sidewalks and grading up to the new concrete, as well as clean-up work in preparation for Phase 2 this past week.

Kora and Colinn Winkelbauer Win at the 2022 State 4-H Horse Expo

The 2022 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo was held in Grand Island, NE at Fonner Park July 9th-13th. Over 350 youth ages 10-18 from over 50 counties brought more than 600 head of horses and competed in educational and riding opportunities.

Rylee Rice Recieves Doane Scholar-Athlete Award

Doane University Athletics is pleased to announce the Doane and Pflieger-Olson GPAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2021-22 academic year. To receive both honors, a studentathlete must be a participant in their sport for the full year and hold a 3.30 grade point average.

Gilliland and Linse Named to WSC Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Cassidy Gilliland of Ainsworth and Sydney Linse* of Springview were named to Wayne State College Dean’s List. Wayne State College included 1,190 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester.

Cancer Screening Saved My Life - Twice

As a physician with 45 years of practice, I’ve seen my share of diseases. I have usually been on the physician side of the diagnosistreatment paradigm. However, knowing the rationale for diagnostic screening tests, I fortunately did not shirk my own.

Johnstown News

Thought for the week: The bravest thing we can do in this world is not cling to old ideas for fear of judgement but step out and just do something for love’s sake. There isn’t much news this week again.

Community Senior Center News

387-0777 Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, July 28th: Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy bread, cauliflower, mandarin oranges and milk. Friday, July 29th: Beef liver and onions, cheesy hash browns, mixed veggies, pears, corn bread and milk.

Merritt Reservoir SRA to Host Spectacular Stars, Magnificent Moths Nocturnal Insects

Uncover the fantastic world of nighttime insects at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, renowned for its dark skies, on August 4. The program Spectacular Stars, Magnificent Moths Nocturnal Insects will introduce visitors to the process of “moth lighting.” In moth lighting, a large bright light bulb and white bed sheet are set up.

Nebraska Ag: No Charges Over Ex-State Senator’s Photos

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska’s attorney general said he will not file criminal charges against fellow Republican and former state lawmaker Mike Groene over photos the ex-lawmaker surreptitiously took of an aide.

Micro-surfacing Work Began in Ainsworth Area

Nebraska Department of Transportation reported weather permitting, micro-surfacing work began July 20th on Highway 7 south of Ainsworth beginning at the Calamus River and proceeding south from reference post 8.36 to reference post 17.72, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.