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Ainsworth, Beddows, and Clydesdales: The ABC’s of Award-Winning Hitch Driving
State Auditor Examines Niobrara Council
Tour de Nebraska Makes Stop Over in Ainsworth

1st Class Auto Wins 2024 Garth Swett Memorial Kickball Tournament
Ainsworth Women’s Golf League
Ainsworth Men’s League Golf

Ainsworth, Beddows, and Clydesdales: The ABC’s of Award-Winning Hitch Driving

When Jeff and Judi Beddow moved from Branson, MO, they were looking for wide open space to contrast from their life of tourist traps, noise in abundance, and year-long crowds. What they were looking for in small-town Ainsworth was the perfect place to establish their own oasis of entertainment in training Clydesdale horses. And, when they take off to circuit shows across the country, they do so in a way that does not go unnoticed. Jeff laughed as he self-described these journeys as the circus coming to town. From show to show, he tows his camper with a pickup, the competition wagon trailer with another pickup, and a semi-truck with his horses. From the Clydesdale horses, which can weigh up to 2,200 pounds, to their beloved 5-pound Yorkie aptly named Mini, the Beddows certainly have quite the show.
Tour de Nebraska Makes Stop Over in Ainsworth

Ainsworth became a stop over for the night on Thursday, June 27th for 400 bike riders who were riding in the Tour de Nebraska. Riders spent a night in Springview, Bassett, Ainsworth, Valentine and back to Springview where they would finish their ride. The tour allowed the bike riders to see the beauty of the sandhills.
1st Class Auto Wins 2024 Garth Swett Memorial Kickball Tournament

The annual 2024 Garth Swett Memorial Kickball Tournament was held on Philben Field on Saturday, June 29th with 1st Class Auto Team taking first place. 1st Class Auto defeated SFC Cross Hammers by a score of 5-4 in the championship game.
Elks Lodge Donates to Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention Screening

Brown County Hospital recently conducted Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention Heart Screening for individuals ages 11 to 34. Heart screening tests included a Limited Echocardiogram, blood pressure check, 12-lead ECG and the ECG was reviewed by a certified Pediatric Cardiologist.
Tonny and Michelle Beck Win First 2024 Yard of the Week

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Repairs completed on two boat ramps in northeast Nebraska parks

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 07:00

LINCOLN – Boating prospects in northeast Nebraska are looking up with the completion of two state park area projects in 2020. The completion of a second boat ramp at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area’s Weigand Marina will alleviate long lines of boats waiting to put in or take out.

Deadline approaching for Nebraska Fish Art Contest

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 07:00

LINCOLN – Students can show off their art and writing skills by participating in the second annual Nebraska Fish Art Contest. The deadline for this contest for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade is March 31, 2021.

Anglers should get familiar with redesigned 2021 Fishing Guide

By News Staff – Wed, 02/24/2021 - 07:00

LINCOLN – A newly designed 2021 Fishing Guide makes it easier for anglers to find regulations specific to a water body and for new anglers to identify their catch. The recently released guide, published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a summary of Nebraska’s regulations, orders and statutes pertaining to fishing.