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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes to big game permit application periods at its meeting January 19th in Lincoln. The approved wildlife regulation changes will simplify the application and purchasing process for deer, elk and antelope permits by collapsing eight purchasing periods to four and harmonizing elk and antelope landowner permit application periods.

Routine visits to the dentist are key to maintaining overall health. Preventive dental care starts at home.

Winter in the northern hemisphere offers crisp, clear (and cold!) nights to stargazers, along with better views of several circumpolar constellations. What does circumpolar mean when referring to constellations? This word refers to constellations that surround the north and south celestial poles without ever falling below the horizon. Depending on your latitude, you will be able to see up to nine circumpolar constellations in the northern hemisphere. Today, we’ll focus on three that have gems within: Auriga, Cassiopeia, and Ursa Minor. These objects can all be spotted with a pair of binoculars or a small to medium-sized telescope.

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Nebraska, Cherry Chapter, is holding their annual banquet on February 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Rock County Senior Center in Bassett, NE.

Ainsworth Middle School Girls Wrestling Team opened their season at the Ord Invitational on January 22nd. “The girls wrestled very well for our first invite of the year.

Ainsworth Dual Results The Ainsworth Wrestling Team hosted a Quad Wrestling Tournament on January 26th. Participating were Ainsworth, North Central, Todd County, SD and Twin Loup.

Al Anon Mtgs. - 2nd Tuesday of Month Al Anon will meet at 8:00 p.m.

Lunch Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, February 1st: Meatloaf, 3-bean salad, sweet potatoes, pears, muffin and milk. Friday, February 2nd: Tuna noodle casserole, cauliflower, peaches, breadstick and milk.

More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2023 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

The Ainsworth High School speech team competed on Saturday, January 27th at the Valentine Icebreaker Speech Meet. This meet is traditionally the first competition of the season, but was postponed due to weather this year.