Fight Over Feline Calls for Having a Little Fun Sometimes A fierce fight over a feline has erupted at the State Capitol. Of course we’re talking about Cameron the Capitol Cat. Cameron was an ever-present fixture at the Capitol, magically appearing to greet workers and state legislators as they arrived in the morning, and just as amazing, returning at closing time to bid farewell.

Continuing to Fight for Nebraska’s Cattle Industry Last week, the gubernatorial appointments to the newly restructured Nebraska Brand Committee were announced by the Governor’s Office. Under LB1187, the committee should be comprised of five district representatives, one representative who owns or operates a cattle feeding operation, and one who owns or operates a livestock auction market. Each district representative must reside within the district represented and have the “raising of cattle” as his or her principal business or occupation.

What started as a weekend built around motorcycles, music and good times will have an even bigger purpose when Steel Creek Bikefest 2026 rolls into the Springlake Angus Center September 18th and 19th.

If you would like to see creations of pottery, wood carving, fabric mosaic as well as oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, photography and collage, you must stop by the Ainsworth Public Library to view the fascinating display of the Travel Show of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC).

The Ainsworth Star-Journal is partnering with Ainsworth Elementary grades K-4 for the 2026-27 school year. This month, the fourth grade classes answer the question, 'What is your favorite activity outside of school?' Visit page six for their answers!.

The Brown County Board of Commissioners met for its first meeting of September on Tuesday, September 1. Commissioners Jeremiah Dailey, Dennis Bauer and Don Painter were present.