Home | Ainsworth Star-Journal

Record setting cold takes out two transformers and SPP causes rolling blackouts

Cold weather is a part of winter, without a doubt, but -33 degrees? Actual degrees? Really? According to NOAA Weather, Monday, February 15, 2021 set a record low of -33, breaking the old record of -28 degrees set in 2007. So stay inside and keep cozy, right? Bake cookies, pies, a nice roast...but not with a power outage!? The Southwest Power Pool which controls the Midwest from North Dakota to the very top of Texas was having rolling power outages due to the demand on power...because of the extreme cold weather.

Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament results

Over 30 different towns were represented from three states: Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, that participated in the annual Valentine Chamber of Commerce Cork Thornton Ice Fishing Tournament, Saturday, February 20, 2021.

National FFA Organization Colors, Dress Code, Awards, Emblem and Creed

The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education. The FFA Motto is Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

Ask a Master Gardener

Question: I am thinking of planting an apple tree this year, what do I do? Planting trees is always a good idea. Fruit trees are attractive and rewarding and may work in your landscape but falling fruit can be messy and attracts pests.

Ainsworth FFA Chapter Competes in Range and Livestock Judging, Leadership Development Events

Ainsworth FFA members compete in a variety of knowledge and skill-based competitions throughout the year, including Range Judging, Livestock Judging and Leadership Development Events. Range Judging On September 10th Ainsworth FFA members attended range judging in Sargent.

FFA Vision, Mission and Motto

As we celebrate National FFA Week, we share their vision, mission, motto and Code of Ethics that the students and members use as guidelines within the organization. FFA Vision FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

News

Sports

Open House of New Ambulance Barn and Celebrating 50 Years of Service in the Brown County Area

Reminiscent of 2019, County Checking Roads for Washouts

Sandhill Precision Rifle Club Holds 2nd Annual Sandhills Shootout

Two Ainsworth Middle School Student Projects Compete at National History Day

American Legion Performs Unserviceable Flags Ceremony