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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth football vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central football vs. Neligh-Oakdale airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools due to parent-teacher conferences.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Birthday/anniversary party, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch is open west of Bassett from noon until 5 p.m.

* Nebraska’s Brass Quintet performing at 7 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett, hosted by the Bassett Arts Council.

Sports

* Stuart junior high football at Santee, noon.

* Stuart varsity football at Santee, 2 p.m.

* West Holt varsity football at South Loup, 2 p.m. at Arnold.

* Ainsworth, North Central and West Holt junior high and varsity cross country at the Ord Invitational, 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth varsity football hosts O’Neill St. Mary’s 7 p.m. It is Parents Night for the football team, girls golf team, football cheerleaders and pom squad.

* North Central varsity football hosts Neligh-Oakdale, 7 p.m. at Rock County. It is homecoming for North Central.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

Program reminders: Husker volleyball vs. Maryland airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. West Holt volleyball at Elgin/Elgin Pope John for a triangular with Plainview airs at 3 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch is open west of Bassett from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Youth trap shoot hosted by the Ainsworth Elks Lodge 1790, meal at noon with shooting at 1 p.m. at the Sandhills Rod & Gun Club.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* Steak night, 6 until 9 p.m. at the Ainsworth Golf Course.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* West Holt girls golf at the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Invitational, 9 a.m.

* North Central varsity volleyball at the Ansley-Litchfield Tournament, 9:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity volleyball at the Hershey Tournament, 10 a.m.

* West Holt and Plainview JV and varsity volleyball at the Elgin/Elgin Pope John triangular, 3 p.m. West Holt vs. EPPJ, followed by West Holt vs. Plainview and EPPJ vs. Plainview.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Bassett

* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.

* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.

* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.

* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.

* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.

Brewster

* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.

Johnstown

* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Long Pine

* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Springview

* Springview Methodist Church:  Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.

* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.

Other events

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch is open west of Bassett from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth American Legion Post 79 Indian taco and taco burger feed, 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the Post Home on Woodward Street. Proceeds will be put toward the heating, air-conditioning and window replacement project.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Stuart volleyball at O’Neill St. Mary’s for a triangular with Neligh-Oakdale airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Boyd County Courthouse at Butte from 8:45 a.m. until noon and from 12:30 until 2 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m.

Sports

* North Central varsity cross country at the UNK Invitational, noon at Kearney Country Club.

* North Central junior high volleyball at Boyd County, 4 p.m. Spencer.

* West Holt junior high football hosts Summerland, 4 p.m.

* West Holt junior high volleyball hosts Summerland, 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth and West Holt JV girls golf at the O’Neill JV Invitational, 4:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high football at Sandhills/Thedford, 4:30 p.m. at Dunning.

* Ainsworth C team volleyball tournament, 4:30 p.m.

* North Central junior high football at Boyd County, 4:30 p.m. at Spencer.

* Stuart and Neligh-Oakdale varsity volleyball at the O’Neill St. Mary’s triangular, 5 p.m. O’Neill St. Mary’s vs. Neligh-Oakdale, followed by Stuart vs. Neligh-Oakdale and Stuart vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s.

* Ainsworth JV football at Sandhills/Thedford, 6 p.m. at Dunning.

* North Central JV football at Boyd County, 6 p.m.

* North Central JV volleyball at Boyd County, 6 p.m.

* West Holt JV football hosts Summerland, 6 p.m.

* West Holt JV volleyball hosts Summerland, 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. North Central volleyball at Valentine for a triangular with Cody-Kilgore airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt volleyball vs. Elkhorn Valley airs at 6:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.

* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Holt County Courthouse from 10 until 11 a.m., and in the Boyd County Courthouse from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 2 until 6 p.m. in the Mid-Plains Community College building at Valentine.

* Today is the deadline to register for the Brown County Hospital’s ninth annual step challenge.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Ainsworth junior high volleyball at Winner, S.D., 4:30 p.m.

* North Central C team and JV volleyball at Valentine, 5 p.m.

* North Central and Cody-Kilgore varsity volleyball at the Valentine triangular, 5 p.m. Valentine vs. North Central, followed by North Central vs. Cody-Kilgore and Valentine vs. Cody-Kilgore.

* West Holt JV and varsity volleyball hosts Elkhorn Valley, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. It is Senior Night for the West Holt team.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025

Random Acts of Poetry Day. Beautyfull World Day.

Events

* Wellness Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Rock County Hospital.

* No classes at West Holt Public Schools. Parent-teacher conferences, 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet in The Connection at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Brown County Fund Advisory Council meeting, 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Public Library Board meeting, 5 p.m. The agenda is posted in the library.

* Bassett Grade School Literacy Night, 5 p.m. at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch.

* Ainsworth Bulldog Booster Club meeting, 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Raven Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Raven Fire Hall.

* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025

Guardian Angels Day. Custodial Workers Day.

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. North Central volleyball at Summerland airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Rock County Courthouse at Bassett from 9:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:30 p.m.

* Bassett Meadow View tenant meeting, 9 a.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.

* Long Pine City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

* Bassett American Legion Post 123 meeting, 7 p.m.

* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.

* Newport Village Board meeting, 8 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

Sports

* West Holt girls golf at the Centura Invitational, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth, North Central and Stuart junior high and varsity cross country at the West Holt Invitational, 4 p.m. at the Atkinson-Stuart Country Club. It is Senior Day for West Holt.

* Ainsworth junior high volleyball at O’Neill, 4:30 p.m.

* North Central C team, JV and varsity volleyball at Summerland, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 7 p.m.

* Stuart varsity volleyball at Osmond, 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025

Smile Day. Manufacturing Day. Physical Therapy Month.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth football vs. North Central airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt football at Sandhills Valley airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Community Schools homecoming parade, 2:20 p.m. followed by a pep rally at 3 p.m.

Sports

* Stuart JV football hosts Heartland Lutheran, 2 p.m.

* Ainsworth varsity football hosts North Central, 7 p.m. The AHS homecoming queen and king will be crowned following the game.

* West Holt varsity football at Sandhills Valley, 7 p.m. at Stapleton.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

Taco Day. Ten-Four Day. Child Development Day.

Program reminder: Husker football vs. Michigan State airs at 11 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* October Challenge double elimination men’s softball tournament being held at East City Park. The Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department will serve lunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the fire department.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Vendors will be set up at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* The Trailer of Terror will be set up at the Atkinson Community Center parking lot from 7 p.m. until midnight.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Ainsworth C team volleyball at the Boyd County Tournament, 10 a.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025

Bed and Breakfast Day. Communion Sunday. Teachers Day.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Baptist Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m. at 325 E. Seventh Ave.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Bassett

* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.

* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.

* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.

* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.

* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.

Brewster

* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.

Johnstown

* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Long Pine

* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Springview

* Springview Methodist Church:  Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.

* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.

Other events

* Vendors will be set up at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025

Hunter’s Moon. Child Health Day. German-American Day.

Program reminder: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m.

Events

* Brown County Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 10 a.m. in the Park Homes meeting room.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m. Bridge, 1 p.m.

* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 1 until 4 p.m. in the Springview Community Center.

* Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 7 p.m. in the chamber office.

* Bassett Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall.

* Brown County Ambulance Association meeting, 7 p.m.

* Rock County Ambulance Association meeting, 7 p.m. in the Bassett Fire Hall.

* Pitch Club, 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.

* Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* West Holt junior high volleyball at Plainview, 4 p.m.

* West Holt junior high football at Plainview, 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth and Boyd County JV volleyball at the North Central triangular, 5 p.m. at Keya Paha County.

* Ainsworth junior high football hosts North Central, 5 p.m.

* West Holt JV football at Plainview, 5:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth JV football hosts North Central, 6:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025

Get the World to Beat a Path to Your Door Week. Bat Appreciation Month.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. North Central volleyball triangular vs. Ainsworth and Stuart airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt volleyball vs. Wausa airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Brown County Commissioners Board of Equalization meeting, 1 p.m. Regular meeting, 1:15 p.m. in the courthouse at Ainsworth.

* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church Council meeting, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

* Keya Paha County Agricultural Society meeting, 8 p.m. at the Norden Fairgrounds.

* Ainsworth Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* Ainsworth and West Holt girls golf at Wayne for the Class C-3 District meet, time TBD.

* West Holt junior high volleyball hosts O’Neill, 4:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth and Stuart varsity volleyball at the North Central triangular, 5 p.m. at Rock County. Stuart vs. North Central, followed by Ainsworth vs. Stuart and Ainsworth vs. North Central.

* West Holt JV and varsity volleyball hosts Wausa, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025

Emergency Nurses Day. Bullying Prevention Day. Salmon Day.

Events

* The West Holt kindergarten class is taking a field trip to Helgoth’s Pumpkin Patch at 8 a.m.

* A representative from U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts’ office will be in the Blaine County Courthouse from 9 until 10 a.m.

* There is a 10 a.m. late start at Stuart Public School.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Blood drive, 9:30 a.m. at Stuart Public School.

* Ainsworth fourth-grade class field trip to the Sandhills Corn Maze, 9:45 a.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

* Atkinson/Stuart Food Pantry open from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 108 W. State St. in Atkinson.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Bassett Tree Board meeting, 4:40 p.m. in the Bassett city office.

* Ainsworth City Council meeting, 5 p.m. in the conference center.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Annual Bassett Volunteer Fire Department pancake and sausage supper, 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Bassett Fire Hall.

* Brown County Rural Fire Protection District meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.

* Johnstown Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.

* Bassett City Council meeting, 7 p.m.

* Keya Paha County Foundation Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the courthouse meeting room at Springview.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

* May I and Cribbage, 7:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

Nanotechnology Day. World Space Week. Fire Prevention Week.

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. North Central volleyball at Niobrara/Verdigre for a triangular with O’Neill St. Mary’s airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart volleyball vs. Creighton airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Keya Paha County Courthouse at Springview from 8:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 3:30 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Cattle Trails and Songs of the West, 11 a.m. Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Community Schools hosting a College Fair for area high school juniors and seniors, 12:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Commercial Club meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Center.

* Springview Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.

* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.

* Sandhills Chapter of Pheasants Forever meeting, 8 p.m. in Roger Sisson’s home.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

Sports

* Niobrara Valley Conference Cross Country Meet, 4 p.m. at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. Ainsworth, North Central and Stuart are among the teams competing.

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Cross Country Meet, 4 p.m. at Summerland.

* North Central and O’Neill St. Mary’s varsity volleyball at the Niobrara/Verdigre triangular, 5 p.m. North Central vs. Niobrara/Verdigre, followed by North Central vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s and Niobrara/Verdigre vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s.

* West Holt JV and varsity volleyball hosts Boyd County, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high volleyball hosts North Central, 6 p.m.

* Stuart varsity volleyball hosts Creighton, 6 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025

Mental Health Day. Handbag Day. Metric Week. TeenTober.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Stuart football vs. Hampton airs at 2 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web. Ainsworth football at Creighton airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt football vs. Pleasanton airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth third and fourth grade students taking a field trip to Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m. The patch is open until 5 p.m.

* Classes at Rock County Public Schools dismiss at noon.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.

* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Ainsworth Community Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools.

* A Haunted Inflatable Maze will be set up at 308 N. Main St. in Stuart from 5 until 9 p.m.

Sports

* North Central varsity football hosts O’Neill St. Mary’s, 2 p.m. at Rock County.

* Stuart varsity football hosts Hampton, 2 p.m.

* Ainsworth varsity football at Creighton, 7 p.m.

* West Holt varsity football hosts Pleasanton, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025

Southern Food Day. Tender Loving Care Day. Emergency Nurses Week.

Program reminder: Husker football at Maryland airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

Events

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dogs are welcome if on a leash.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* The annual Ainsworth FFA Clue Caper and Fall Festival are being held this evening.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* West Holt varsity volleyball at the Arcadia-Loup City Tournament, 9 a.m. at Loup City.

* Ainsworth varsity volleyball at the Anselmo-Merna Tournament, 10 a.m. at Merna.

* Nebraska Junior High State Cross Country, 1 p.m. at Papillion-La Vista South.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025

Father-Daughter Day. Earth Science Week. Dental Hygiene Month.

Program reminder: Husker volleyball vs. Purdue airs at 11 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. The United Methodist Church morning worship service, midday report and The Lutheran Hour air on FM 92.7.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB FM 92.7 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Bassett

* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.

* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.

* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.

* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.

* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.

Brewster

* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.

Johnstown

* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Long Pine

* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Springview

* Springview Methodist Church:  Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.

* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.

Other events

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dogs are welcome if on a leash.

* West Holt Public Schools choir concert, 6:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025

Columbus Day. Kick-Butt Day. Indigenous Peoples Day.

Program reminder: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m.

Events

* Area courthouses and city offices are closed.

* The KBR Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed. Ainsworth’s Monday garbage route will be picked up Tuesday.

* Rock County FFA hosting a blood drive today in the multipurpose room.

* Area FFA officers participating in officer training, 9 a.m. at Stuart.

 * Brown County Visitors Committee meeting, 10 a.m.

* WIC and immunization clinic, 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Brown County Hospital physical therapy presentation, noon. Rummicube, 1 p.m. Pinochle, 6 p.m.

* Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District Board meeting, 3 p.m. in the district office at Valentine.

* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Rock County Public Schools.

* Newport American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 4:30 p.m.

* Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.

* Rock County Airport Authority meeting, 6:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

* Rock County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. in the high school at Bassett.

* Keya Paha County Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

* West Holt Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.

* Brown County Agricultural Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Johnstown Community Hall.

* Bassett Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* Nebraska Class C State Girls Golf Meet begins at Lake Maloney Golf Course near North Platte, 9 a.m.

* West Holt junior high volleyball at the GNAC Tournament, 2 p.m. at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge.

* North Central junior high football at West Holt, 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high football hosts Stuart, 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth junior high volleyball hosts Stuart, 5 p.m.

* North Central junior high volleyball at O’Neill St. Mary’s, 6 p.m.

* North Central JV football at West Holt, 6 p.m.

* Ainsworth JV football hosts Stuart, 6:30 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

Be Bald and Be Free Day. Face Your Fears Day. Bullying Bystanders Unite Week.

Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth volleyball at Neligh-Oakdale for a triangular with Riverside airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. Stuart volleyball at Osmond for a triangular with O’Neill St. Mary’s airs at 5 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.

* Keya Paha County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Springview.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 11 a.m. until noon. Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Bassett/Rock County Chamber of Commerce meeting, noon in the Rock County Senior Center.

* Keya Paha County Library Board meeting, 1 p.m.

* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 2 until 6 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.

* Rock County Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth Bethany Chapter 113 Order of the Eastern Star meeting, 6:30 p.m.

* Bassett Arts Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Bassett city offices.

* Ainsworth Airport Authority meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.

* Long Pine Volunteer Rural Fire Department training, 7 p.m. and business meeting, 8 p.m. in the fire hall.

* Rock County FAA Club Caper, 8 p.m.

* Ainsworth Silver Cord Masonic Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Second day of the Class C State Girls Golf Championships at Lake Maloney Golf Course near North Platte, 9 a.m.

* Ainsworth and Riverside varsity volleyball at the Neligh-Oakdale triangular, 5 p.m. Ainsworth vs. Neligh-Oakdale, followed by Ainsworth vs. Riverside and Neligh-Oakdale vs. Riverside.

* Stuart and O’Neill St. Mary’s varsity volleyball at the Osmond triangular, 5 p.m. Stuart vs. Osmond, followed by Stuart vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s and Osmond vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025

Fossil Day. Grouch Day. School Lunch Week. Positive Attitude Month.

Events                                   

* Driver’s license exams given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Area students are competing in the Chadron State College Scholastics contest today.

* Area FCCLA students are participating in a District Leadership Conference at O’Neill today.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Long Pine Heritage Society meeting, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m.

* North Central Development Center Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 a.m.

* Classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools dismiss at 1:50 p.m. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled from 2:30 until 6 p.m.

* Golden afternoon for seniors at Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch, 2 until 4 p.m. hosted by the Sandhills Care Center.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Does meeting, 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Boss’s Day. Dictionary Day. Get Smart About Credit Day. Stamp Collecting Month.

Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Representatives from the Ainsworth Commercial Club will appear on Open Line at 9:47 a.m. to discuss the upcoming Downtown Hocus Pocus events. Ainsworth volleyball vs. Summerland airs at 6:15 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central football vs. Creighton airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* No classes at Rock County Public Schools due to fall break. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

* No classes at Keya Paha County Public Schools today due to a teacher in-service.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Rock County Courthouse at Bassett from 9:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:30 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.

* Niobrara Council meeting, 1 p.m. at Valentine.

* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

Sports

* Ainsworth hosts the Class D-3 District Cross Country Meet, time TBD at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. Ainsworth, North Central, Stuart and West Holt are among the teams competing.

* Ainsworth JV and varsity volleyball hosts Summerland, 5 p.m. The varsity match is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

* North Central C team, JV and varsity volleyball hosts West Holt, 4 p.m. at Keya Paha County. The varsity match is scheduled for 6 p.m.

* Stuart varsity volleyball at Winside, 6 p.m.

* North Central varsity football hosts Creighton, 7 p.m. at Keya Paha County. It is Parents Night for North Central.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

Mulligan Day. Mammography Day. Work and Family Month.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth football at Elgin/Elgin Pope John airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt football vs. Ravenna airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.

* No classes at Rock County Public Schools and Keya Paha County Public Schools due to fall break.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.

* Today marks the end of the first quarter at Stuart Public School and West Holt Public Schools.

Sports

* Stuart varsity football at Shelton, 3 p.m.

* Ainsworth varsity football at Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 7 p.m.

* West Holt varsity football hosts Ravenna, 7 p.m. It is Senior Night for the West Holt football and girls golf teams.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. BYU airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

Events

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with Pie Fest, and adults night from 6 until 9 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* West Holt varsity volleyball at the Greater Northeast Activities Conference Tournament opening round, 11 a.m. with matchups and locations TBD.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025

Evaluate Your Life Day. Character Counts Week. Seafood Month.

Program reminder: Husker volleyball vs. Michigan airs at noon on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Bassett

* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.

* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.

* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.

* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.

* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.

Brewster

* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.

Johnstown

* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Long Pine

* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Springview

* Springview Methodist Church:  Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.

* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.

Other events

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and includes Pie Fest.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025

Forest Products Week. Orthodontic Health Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Gov. Jim Pillen’s monthly call-in program airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. The Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament airs on FM 92.7 and the web, times and matchups TBD.

Events

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Lions Club membership meeting, noon in the Ainsworth Senior Center.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m. Bridge, 1 p.m.

* KBR Solid Waste Committee meeting, 3 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.

* Rock County Food Pantry, located in the St. Peter Lutheran Church, open from 3 until 6 p.m. Use the southeast door on the lower level of the church.

* Brown County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, 3 p.m. in the hospital conference room.

* Members Night Out in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. House Committee meeting, 8 p.m.

* Bassett American Legion Riders meeting, 7 p.m. in the Legion Hall.

* Ainsworth Women’s Club meeting, 7 p.m. in the Park Homes meeting room.

* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 8 p.m.

* Newport Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.

* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* The Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament begins at 5 p.m., matchups and locations TBD. Ainsworth, North Central and Stuart are among the teams competing.

* West Holt varsity volleyball in the Greater Northeast Activities Conference semifinals and consolation round, 5:30 p.m. with matchups and locations TBD.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025

Nuclear Science Week. Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Crime Prevention Month.

Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals air on FM 92.7 and the web, times and matchups TBA.

Events

* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.

* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Brown County Commissioners Board of Equalization meeting, 1 p.m. Regular meeting, 1:15 p.m. in the courthouse at Ainsworth.

* Bassett American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 5:30 p.m.

* Ainsworth Volunteer Fire Department drill night, 7:30 p.m.

* Long Pine Masonic Lodge 136 meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament semifinals, 5 p.m. with matchups TBD.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025

Smart is Cool Day. Stuttering Awareness Day. Roller Skating Month.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m. Pumpkin carving and decorating, 1 p.m.

* Atkinson/Stuart Food Pantry open from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 108 W. State St. in Atkinson.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025

Mole Day. Contact Lens Safety Month.

Program reminder: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.

Events

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools today due to a teacher in-service.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Blaine County Courthouse at Brewster from 8:15 a.m. until noon and from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.

* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.

* West Holt FFA pumpkin carving, 7 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

Sports

* First round of the Class D-1 and Class D-2 State Football Playoffs, matchups and locations TBD.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

United Nations Day. Popcorn Poppin Month.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker volleyball vs. Northwestern airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Stuart football at Ansley-Litchfield airs at 7 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.

Events

* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.

* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools and West Holt Public Schools today due to fall break.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.

* The Rock County FFA Fall Festival is being held today.

Sports

* Nebraska State Cross Country Championships at the Kearney Country Club for area qualifiers, times TBD.

* Niobrara Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament finals, 5 p.m. at Niobrara/Verdigre, with matchups TBD.

* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament finals, 5:30 p.m. at West Holt with matchups TBD.

* Stuart varsity football at Ansley-Litchfield, 7 p.m. at Ansley.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

Sourest Day. Magic Week. Reading Group Month.

Program reminder: Husker football vs. Northwestern airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

Events

* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Rock County FFA is hosting a fall festival with inflatables from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and a haunted house from 7 until 9 p.m.

* The Trailer of Terror will have a children’s hour from 5 until 6 p.m. at Chambers, followed by regular hours from 7 p.m. until midnight.

* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025

Mother-in-Law Day. Reformation Sunday. Chiropractic Health Month.

Church services
Ainsworth

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church: Early worship 8 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., also broadcast on KBRB AM 1400 and on the Web at www.kbrb.net.  

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Morning worship airs at 8:15 a.m. on FM 92.7. Sunday school and Bible class, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Fellowship breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:15 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Care Center service, 3:45 p.m.

* Ainsworth Nazarene Church: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship, 10:45 a.m.

* Ainsworth Parkside Berean Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church: Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s classes, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 10:30 a.m.

* Ainsworth Congregational Church: Worship, 11 a.m.

* Faith 3:16 fellowship, 9:30 a.m. in The Connection.

Atkinson

* St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

Bassett

* Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church: Mass, 8:30 a.m.

* Bassett Methodist Church: Worship, 9:15 a.m.

* Emmanuel Community Church of Bassett: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.

* Bassett St. Peter Lutheran Church: Worship, 9 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship, 10 a.m.

* Bassett St. Mary Episcopal Church: Worship, 10 a.m.

* Sybrant Community Church southeast of Bassett: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship and children’s church, 11 a.m.

Brewster

* St. John’s Lutheran Church near Brewster: Worship, 2 p.m. Sunday school, 3 p.m.

Johnstown

* Johnstown United Methodist Church: Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Long Pine

* Faith Christian Fellowship Church: Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Springview

* Springview Methodist Church:  Sunday school, 10 a.m., Worship, 11 a.m.

* New Hope Community Church: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.

KBRB will provide updated information regarding all church services in the area. In an effort to provide current and correct information, mail any updated information to KBRB at P.O. Box 285, Ainsworth, NE 69210.

Other events

* Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025

Cranky Coworkers Day. Navy Day. Polar Bear Week.

Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Husker men’s basketball vs. Midland airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Boyd County Courthouse at Butte from 8:45 a.m. until noon and from 12:30 until 2 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 1 p.m.

* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Sports

* Volleyball Sub-Districts opening round, times and matchups TBD.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025

First Responders Day. Animation Day.

Program reminder: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m.

Events       

* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.

* Area FFA students are participating in the National FFA Convention at Indianapolis, Ind., beginning today.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Bible study, 9:30 a.m.

* Cherry County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Valentine.

* Keya Paha County Commissioners meeting, 10 a.m. in the courthouse at Springview.

* Library Hours: Rock County, 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.

* Rock County Hospital Board meeting, 4 p.m.

* Ainsworth American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion meeting, 7:30 p.m.

* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.

Sports

* Volleyball Sub-District semifinals, times and matchups TBD.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025

Cat Day. Stock Market Crash Anniversary – 1929.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Cherry County Courthouse at Valentine from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Keya Paha County: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Rangeland Rehab presentation, noon. Pitch, 1 p.m.

* North Central District Health Department vaccination clinic, 2 until 6 p.m. in the Mid Plains Community College building at Valentine.

* Ainsworth Church of the Nazarene: Excavators Club, 3:30 p.m. Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. in The Connection. Bible study, 7 p.m.

* Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church: Youth group, 3:30 p.m. Catechism, 4:30 p.m. Choir, 6:15 p.m. Bible study, 7:15 p.m.

* Ainsworth United Methodist Church:  Kids Zone, 3:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Youth Group, 3:45 p.m. Junior High and Senior High UMYF, 7 p.m.

* Rock County Library Board meeting, 6 p.m.

* Ainsworth Free Church youth group for grades 5 through 12, 6:30 p.m.

* Bassett Emmanuel Community Church youth fellowship, 7 p.m.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025

Create a Great Funeral Day. Candy Corn Day.

Program reminder: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program.

Events

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Rock County Courthouse at Bassett from 9:30 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:30 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m. Board meeting, 5 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meeting, 6 p.m.

* Men’s Bible study, 7 p.m. in The Connection.

* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church at Bassett.

KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025

Halloween. Magic Day. Knock-Knock Day.

Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker volleyball vs. Wisconsin airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.

Events

* Promise Keepers Bible study, 6:30 a.m. in the D&B Cafe at Ainsworth.

* Driver’s license exams are given in the Brown County Courthouse at Ainsworth from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4:45 p.m.

* Library Hours: Rock County: 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ainsworth: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Keya Paha County: 1 until 5 p.m.

* Ainsworth Senior Center: Birthday and anniversary party, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.

* The Trailer of Terror will be set up in Bassett from 8 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.

Sports

* Nebraska State Football Playoffs, matchups and times TBD.