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1897: 125 Years Ago “Our people are being favored every Saturday by excellent music from the Ainsworth Band, which is improving rapidly and is now a credit to the town. Much credit is due the boys for their efforts in making the band one of the best in the country.” “Tuesday about noon, a fire started ten miles southwest of here and aided by a strong wind, quickly burned north to the railroad which fortunately stopped its progress in that direction and the rain the evening completely extinguished it.

The annual show of Ainsworth Art Guild opened on April 9th at the Ainsworth Public Library. Hailey McBride, art teacher at Ainsworth Community Schools, judged thirty pieces of artwork that were entered in the show.

Just 12 days remain on the countdown to the 2022 Nebraska Primary Election on Tuesday, May 10th. The Nebraska State General Election will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

For 83 years, the Sandhills Cattle Association has been holding its Annual Membership Meeting. Over the years, we’ve added a trade show, cattle contests, educational speakers, and entertainment.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ainsworth Lions Club was held at 6:30 p.m., April 18th, 2022, at Canyon Creek. Fourteen members and one guest were present. Lion President Beatty opened the meeting, and lead the Pledge. Lion Roland Paddock lead the prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Lion Fuchs presented the Treasurer’s report.

Ladies Golf Association Meeting Ladies interested in playing League Golf at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course should attend the Wednesday, May 4th meeting at the golf course to get your team signed up. Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.

Ainsworth businesses and residents participated in Bargain Buyway on Friday and Saturday, April 22nd and 23rd. Above, a Walnut Street residence makes a few sales outside at around 9:00 a.m., when the temperature had already reached 70°.

Let your voice be heard and your vote be counted! Voting is one of the primary ways we participate in our democracy, but it can be hard to know how to talk to kids about voting, especially during this contentious election season. The lead-up to Election Day is a great opportunity to help your kids understand how our country works – and to talk about the values you believe in (no matter who you’re casting your ballot for). Wondering how to get started?

Ainsworth Does Drove #54 hosted its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 23rd. This year’s theme was based on “Candyland,” with lots of balloons, candy and other snacks on hand throughout the evening for munching on. They had a great turnout, with girls aging from toddlers to high school girls. The girls, dads and some grandpas had a great time enjoying the evening together.

On Friday, April 22, 2022, the Ainsworth music department participated in district music contest. The band and choir traveled to Atkinson, NE to perform at West Holt High School.