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Crimestoppers

402-387-1440 1-866-434-4069 402-382-3121 Sometime on August 5, 2022, a saddle was stolen from a residence in Ainsworth at 253 N. Wilson Street.

Austin Harthoorn Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

Austin Harthoorn of Ainsworth was among 626 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony August 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Legislative Notes

In 1966, the good people of Nebraska had grown tired of paying high property taxes. They collected the needed signatures on a ballot initiative and they put the question on the November ballot. By a margin of 50.89% to 49.11% the people of Nebraska passed a constitutional amendment that did away with the “State Property Tax.”

Sheriff’s Report

Brown County Report August 7 - 13, 2022 Sunday, August 7th During a traffic stop on Highway 20, near mile marker 243, a Washington licensed driver was issued a citation for speeding 16-20 mph over the posted speed limit. Received reports of suspected dog neglect in Ainsworth and Johnstown.

Drivers Urged to Remember Back-to-School Safety

The 2022-2023 school year is here and highway and city traffic in the mornings has increased with Ainsworth students walking, bussing and driving to school. It’s important to remember student safety when driving, especially when encountering school busses, crosswalks and school zones. By following state and local laws, you can better protect yourself, your passengers and students as they head back to school.

Ainsworth Voters Approve LB840 Local Sales Tax for Economic Development

In a special election on Monday, August 9, 2022, 18.07% of the 1,024 eligible voters in the City of Ainsworth, went to the voting polls and voted to pass the renewal of LB840, the 1/2% sales tax for economic development for another 15 years. Votes cast were 168 in favor and 17 against.

Myths Associated With Urinary Incontinence

By Lauren Wood Thum, M.D. As a practicing urologist who is double board certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, I see a lot of patients with urinary incontinence.