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Dove Season Opens September 1st

Dove season opens on September 1st in Nebraska. Doves may be hunted statewide September 1 – October 30, 2023, with daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively.

KBR High School Rodeo Club Starts Season

The KBR High School Rodeo Club started its season on August 12th and 13th hosting the Nebraska High School Rodeo in Bassett at the Rock County Fair Grounds. Results for club members from the rodeo in Bassett on August 12th and 13th were: Saturday: Bryce Painter taking 10th in Tie Down; Maci and Gage Herrington placed 7th in Team Roping; Gage Herrington took 4th in Saddle Bronc and Maci Herrington Grand Island, NE - September 4th.

Bataganza at Fort Niobrara NWR

Come learn about the creatures that hunt the night and then how the stars and night skies are important to them. Stay after dark to learn about the night skies. Niobrara National Scenic River is happy to announce a special event hosted with our partner, Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, normally closed after dark. On August 26, Bataganza will start at 8:00 p.m. central time and Night Sky program will follow.

Ainsworth Women’s Golf League Season Comes to a Close

The 2023 Ainsworth Women’s Golf League wrapped up Wednesday, August 16th with their year end meeting. After 17 teams completed 12 weeks of play, the following were announced as the winners: (Left to Right): Third Place - Lydia Allen and Ashley Martin, First Place - Julie Micheel, Stephanie Kinzie and Kathy Worrell, and Second Place - Ann Hoch, Wendy Wilkins and Jennifer Martin.

Bryce Painter Receives First Rodeo Scholarship

Bryce Painter, member of KBR High School Rodeo Club, is the first recipient of “The Danny Daniels Memorial Rodeo Scholarship”. The scholarship is presented to a club member to be used for travel and entry fees.

Ainsworth Men’s Golf League

Nick Martin had the low round of two-under during Men’s League Golf on Thursday, August 17th at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. John Pierce, Logan Leach and Doug Weiss followed with evenpar rounds of 36.

Ainsworth Cross Country Teams Kick Off Season Hosting Ainsworth Invitational

The Ainsworth High School Cross Country Team will open its season on August 31st by hosting the Ainsworth Invitational at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. With the retiring of Head Coach Jarod Hansmeyer, Katie Winters and Trey Schlueter have taken over the duties as Co-Head Coaches.

Ainsworth Girls Golf Team Opens Season at O’Neill Invitational

On Thursday, August 17th, the returning letter winners of the AHS Girls Golf team competed in the first tournament of the season at the O’Neill Golf Club. This traditionally difficult tournament provides a challenging start to the year, but the Bulldog golfers proved they were ready for competition.

KBR Rodeo Club Competes in Lexington

The KBR Rodeo Club competed in a High School Rodeo at Lexington on August 19th and 20th. Kit Painter took 7th place in Breakaway Roping on Saturday, August 19th.