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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Book Blitz Month.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Husker men’s basketball at Michigan airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Stuart girls and boys basketball at Valentine 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.
* 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.
* West Holt participating in the GNAC Instrumental Music Clinic at Lutheran High Northeast, 10 a.m. with a public concert at 5:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 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
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball at Neligh-Oakdale, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6:30 and 8 p.m.
* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at Valentine, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m.
* West Holt junior high girls wrestling at Ord, 4:30 p.m.
* West Holt and Fort Calhoun varsity girls wrestling at Boone Central for a triangular, 5 p.m.
* North Central junior high boys basketball hosts Boyd County, 6 p.m. at Keya Paha County.
* Ainsworth varsity girls basketball at Hyannis, 6 p.m.
* Stuart junior high boys basketball at West Holt, 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Dry January.
Program reminder: Husker women’s basketball vs. Northwestern airs at 6:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
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.
* Rock County, Stuart and West Holt competing in the High School Quiz Bowl at O’Neill, noon.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Rangeland Rehab presentation, noon. Pitch, 1 p.m.
* North Central District Health Department cyber ready game, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Bassett Community 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 p.m. Choir, 7 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 Methodist Men’s annual freewill donation pancake and sausage supper, 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the Bassett Methodist Church.
* 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, JANUARY 29, 2026
Curmudgeon’s Day.
Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball vs. Niobrara/Verdigre airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central girls and boys basketball 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 Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 p.m.
* Today is the deadline to RSVP to sandhillstaskforce.org for the “Ranchers Night Out” event coming up Feb. 7 at Bassett.
* 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
* Stuart junior high girls and boys basketball at O’Neill St. Mary’s, 3 p.m.
* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Creighton, 4 p.m. at Rock County. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Niobrara/Verdigre, 5 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth junior high boys basketball at Valentine, 4:30 p.m.
* Stuart JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at O’Neill St. Mary’s, 5 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6:15 and 7:45 p.m.
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts O’Neill, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m. It is Senior Night for the West Holt Dance Team.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Croissant Day. Inane Answering Message Day.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Championship matches from the Ainsworth Girls Wrestling Invitational air on FM 92.7 and the web, followed by the Ainsworth boys wrestling quadrangular with North Central, Twin Loup and Todd County, S.D., at 6 p.m. Ainsworth vs. Niobrara/Verdigre in the Niobrara Valley Conference Boys Basketball Tournament opening round airs at 7:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools due to a teacher in-service.
* 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.
Sports
* West Holt varsity boys wrestling at the Ord Invitational, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Girls Wrestling Invitational, noon. North Central and West Holt are among the teams competing. It is Parents Night for the Ainsworth girls wrestling team.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament opening round at Stuart:
Girls – No. 8 Boyd County vs. No. 9 Chambers/Wheeler Central, 6 p.m.
Boys – No. 8 Niobrara/Verdigre vs. No. 9 Ainsworth, 7:30 p.m.
* West Holt junior high boys basketball at Elkhorn Valley, 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth hosts North Central, Twin Loup and Todd County, S.D., for a varsity boys wrestling quadrangular, 6 p.m. It is Parents Night for the Ainsworth boys wrestling team.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Seed Swap Day. Inspire Your Heart with the Arts Day.
Program reminders: Niobrara Valley Conference quarterfinals air on FM92.7 and the web, with the St. Mary’s girls vs. North Central at 3:30 p.m., followed by Stuart vs. North Central boys at 5 p.m. and the Stuart girls vs. Niobrara/Verdigre at 6:30 p.m.
Events
* Stuart and West Holt speech teams at the Ord Invitational, 8 a.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 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.
* The band Cole Younger and the Renegades performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.
Sports
* North Central junior high boys basketball at the Colome, S.D., Tournament, 9 a.m.
* West Holt varsity boys wrestling at the Plainview Invitational, 9:30 a.m.
* Ainsworth junior high boys basketball at the Valentine jamboree, 10 a.m.
* Ainsworth Boys Wrestling Invitational, 10 a.m. North Central is among the teams competing.
* North Central and West Holt varsity girls wrestling at the Boone Central Invitational, 10 a.m.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament quarterfinals:
At Santee – No. 2 Elgin/Elgin Pope John girls vs. Ainsworth, 2 p.m. No. 1 Elgin/Elgin Pope John boys vs. the No. 9 Ainsworth and No. 8 Niobrara/Verdigre winner, 3:30 p.m. No. 1 Santee girls vs. the No. 8 Boyd County and No. 9 CWC winner, 5 p.m. No. 2 O’Neill St. Mary’s boys vs. No. 7 Santee, 6:30 p.m.
At Niobrara – No. 4 CWC vs. No. 5 Boyd County boys, 2 p.m. No. 4 O’Neill St. Mary’s vs. North Central girls, 3:30 p.m. No. 3 Stuart vs. No. 6 North Central boys, 5 p.m. No. 3 Niobrara/Verdigre vs. No. 6 Stuart girls, 6:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
American Heart Month. Black History Month.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Illinois airs at 2 p.m. 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 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.
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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Groundhog Day. World Wetlands Day.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Niobrara Valley Conference Girls Basketball Tournament semifinals and first round consolation games air on KBRB, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* Ainsworth American Legion annual Groundhog Day breakfast, 7 until 9 a.m. in the Post Home on Woodward Street, serving pancakes, sausage, eggs and drink for a freewill donation.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department 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.
Sports
* Niobrara Valley Conference Girls Basketball Tournament semifinals and first-round consolation, times and matchups TBA.
* Ainsworth junior high boys basketball hosts North Central, 6 p.m.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Boys Basketball Tournament quarterfinals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Bird Feeding Month. Library Lovers Month.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Niobrara Valley Conference Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals and first round consolation games air on KBRB, times and matchups TBA.
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.
* 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.
* A staff member from Third District Rep. Adrian Smith’s office will be in the Rock County Courthouse from 11 a.m. until noon and in the Brown County Courthouse from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Ainsworth Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting, 1 p.m.
* Rock County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.
* 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. in Joe Zirnig’s home.
Sports
* Niobrara Valley Conference Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals and first round consolation, times and matchups TBA.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Girls Basketball Tournament quarterfinals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Girls and Women in Sports Day. Cancer Awareness Day.
Program reminder: Husker women’s basketball at Michigan airs at 5:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Wellness Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Rock County Hospital.
* Area FFA students are participating in stage degree interviews and district proficiency reviews at Stuart, 8 a.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.
* 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 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 p.m. Choir, 7 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 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, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Weatherperson’s Day. Sweet Potato Month.
Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament consolation games air on KBRB, times and matchups TBA.
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
* Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament consolation round, times and matchups TBA.
* West Holt junior high boys basketball at O’Neill, 5 p.m.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Bubble Gum Day. Wear Red Day. Fintastic Friday – Giving Sharks a Voice Day.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker softball vs. Texas airs at 5:45 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Greater Northeast Activities Conference semifinals air on KBRB, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* 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: Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Today is the deadline to place orders for “Carnations for Cottonwood” by calling Macey VonHeeder at Cottonwood Villa at 402-387-1000.
Sports
* Class B Girls District wrestling at Columbus begins.
* Ainsworth and North Central varsity boys wrestling at the Arcadia/Loup City Invitational, 10 a.m. at Loup City.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Take Your Child to the Library Day. Wave All Your Finger at Your Neighbor Day.
Program reminders: Husker men’s basketball at Rutgers airs at 10 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament finals, times and matchups TBA. Potential Greater Northeast Activities Conference Basketball Tournament finals, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* Ainsworth, Keya Paha County and Stuart speech teams competing in the West Holt Invitational, 8 a.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center afternoon cards, 1 p.m.
* Ranchers Night Out, 5:30 p.m. in the Bassett American Legion, hosted by the Sandhills Task Force.
* Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church: Mass, 6:15 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Class B Girls District Wrestling at Columbus continues.
* Nebraska State Boys Dual Wrestling Championships at Kearney.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament finals at Niobrara, times and matchups TBA.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Basketball Tournament championships at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
Man Day. Dump Your Significant Jerk Week.
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.
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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
National FCCLA Week. Pizza Day. Read in the Bathtub Day. Love a Mensch Week.
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. North Central varsity girls basketball vs. Stuart airs at 6:30 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools due to a teacher in-service and parent-teacher conferences.
* 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: Rummicube, 1 p.m.
* Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District Board meeting, 3 p.m. in the district office at Valentine.
* Today is the deadline to place orders for the Sandhills Care Center Valentine’s Day by calling Savanah McGowan at 402-387-1294.
* 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.
* West Holt Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
* Brown County Agricultural Society meeting, 7 p.m. in the Johnstown Community Hall.
* Johnstown Village Board meeting, 7 p.m.
* Bassett Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.
Sports
* West Holt junior high boys basketball hosts Plainview, 4 p.m.
* North Central and West Holt JV boys basketball at the Valentine Tournament, 4:30 p.m.
* North Central varsity girls basketball hosts Stuart, 6:30 p.m. at Rock County.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Extraterrestrial Culture Day. International Flirting Week.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball at Stuart airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boys basketball vs. Niobrara/Verdigre 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.
* 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.
* The Keya Paha County Spelling Bee is being held today.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Pinochle party, 1 p.m.
* Keya Paha County Library Board meeting, 1 p.m.
* Rock County Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Public Library Board meeting, 5 p.m. The agenda is posted in the library.
* 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.
* Ainsworth Silver Cord Masonic Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
* Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
Sports
* Ainsworth junior high boys basketball at Stuart, 3:15 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at Stuart, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m. It is Parents Night for the Stuart teams.
* West Holt JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Niobrara/Verdigre, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m. It is Senior Night for the West Holt teams.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Get Out Your Guitar Day. Be Electrific Day. Satisfied Staying Single Day.
Events
* No classes at Stuart Public School due to a teacher in-service.
* There is a 10 a.m. late start at Rock County Public Schools due to a teacher in-service.
* 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 elementary students will visit the Sandhills Care Center, with different classes visiting from 10 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Exercise class, 10:45 a.m. Pitch, 1 p.m. Today is the deadline to RSVP for the senior center’s Valentine’s Day meal.
* Ainsworth Assembly of God Church: Adult Bible study, 10 a.m.
* 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 p.m. Choir, 7 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.
* Brown County Rural Fire Protection District meeting, 7 p.m. in the Ainsworth Fire Hall.
* Bassett City Council meeting, 7 p.m.
* Keya Paha County Foundation Board meeting, 7 p.m. in the courthouse meeting room at Springview.
* Keya Paha County Schools Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
* 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, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. Darwin Day. Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month.
Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. North Central girls and boys basketball vs. Valentine airs at 6 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. West Holt girls and boys basketball vs. O’Neill St. Mary’s airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* 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.
* Classes at Stuart Public School dismiss at 2 p.m. Parent-teacher conferences are being held from 3 until 7:30 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
* North Central JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Valentine, 4 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m.
* West Holt junior high boys basketball hosts Hartington-Newcastle, 4 p.m.
* Ainsworth Junior High Girls Wrestling Invitational, 5 p.m. North Central and West Holt are among the teams competing.
* West Holt JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts O’Neill St. Mary’s, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
Friday the 13th. World Radio Day. Blame Someone Else Day. Get a Different Name Day.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball vs. UCONN airs at 6:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Ainsworth girls and boys basketball vs. Winside airs at 6 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* 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: Bridge, 1 p.m.
Sports
* Ainsworth varsity boys wrestling at the Class D District Meet at Elm Creek.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Winside, 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m. The mini dance team will perform during halftime of the boys varsity game.
* Stuart varsity girls and boys basketball at Randolph, 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day. Donor Day.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Northwestern airs at 11 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Husker baseball vs. Northeastern airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Ainsworth speech team competing in the Blue and Gold Invitational at North Platte, 8 a.m.
* Stuart speech team competing at the Wausa Invitational, 8 a.m.
* West Holt speech team competing at the Burwell Invitational, 8 a.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 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
* Ainsworth varsity boys wrestling in the Class D District Meet at Elm Creek.
* Greater Northeast Activities Conference Junior High Boys Basketball Tournament, 9 a.m. at Summerland. West Holt is among the teams competing.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Build a Better Trade Show Image Week.
Program reminder: Husker baseball vs. Grand Canyon airs at 6 p.m. 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.
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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Presidents Day. Children’s Dental Health Month.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Husker women’s basketball vs. Iowa airs at 10:30 a.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Girls basketball sub-district opening round, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* Area city offices and courthouses are closed for Presidents Day.
* The KBR Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed. Ainsworth’s Monday garbage route will be picked up Tuesday.
* 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.
* 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, 4 p.m. in the hospital conference room.
* Ainsworth Lions Club membership meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Senior Center.
* Members Night Out in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. House Committee meeting, 8 p.m.
* South Brown County Firefighters meeting, 7 p.m.
* Newport Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 8 p.m.
* Bassett IOOF Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.
Sports
* Girls sub-district basketball opening round, times and matchups TBA.
* North Central junior high boys basketball hosts Valetine, 5 p.m. at Keya Paha County.
* Ainsworth junior high boys basketball at Burwell, 6 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Shrove Tuesday. My Way Day. PTA Founders Day.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Girls basketball sub-district semifinals, times and matchups TBA.
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.
* 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 Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m. in the courthouse at Bassett.
* 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
* Girls basketball sub-district semifinals, times and matchups TBA.
* Nebraska Girls State Wrestling Championships begin today at Omaha.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday. Pet Spay/Neuter Awareness 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.
* 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.
* Atkinson/Stuart Food Pantry open from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 108 W. State St. in Atkinson.
* North Central Development Center Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 a.m.
* 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 p.m. Choir, 7 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.
Sports
* Nebraska State Girls Wrestling Championships continue today at Omaha.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Airboat Day. Bake for Family Fun Month.
Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Potential Husker women’s basketball at Oregon airs at 7:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Girls basketball sub-district finals, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* No classes today at Rock County Public Schools, parent-teacher conferences being held from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
* No classes for West Holt preschool through sixth grade students. The seventh through 12th grades will have class.
* 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.
* 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
* Girls basketball sub-district finals, times and matchups TBA.
* Nebraska Boys State Wrestling Championships begin today at Omaha.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
World Day for Social Justice. Hoodie-Hoo Day.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Ainsworth boys basketball vs. Hyannis airs at 7 p.m. on AM 1400, FM 106.3 and the web. North Central boys basketball at Stuart airs at 7:15 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web.
Events
* No classes at Ainsworth Community Schools, Rock County Public Schools and West Holt Public Schools due to winter 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.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Bridge, 1 p.m.
Sports
* Nebraska Boys State Wrestling Championships continue today at Omaha.
* North Central junior high boys basketball at Stuart, 4:30 p.m.
* West Holt JV and varsity boys basketball hosts Fremont Bergan, 5:30 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
* Ainsworth junior high boys basketball hosts Cody-Kilgore, 6 p.m.
* Ainsworth JV and varsity boys basketball hosts Hyannis, 6 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
* North Central JV and varsity boys basketball at Stuart, 6 p.m. The varsity game is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
National FFA Week. Skate Shop Day. Pangolin Day.
Program reminders: Husker men’s basketball vs. Penn State airs at noon on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Husker baseball vs. Kansas State airs at 6:30 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* West Holt speech team competing in the Battle Creek Invitational, 8 a.m.
* Stuart speech team competing in the Grand Island Northwest Invitational, 9 a.m.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 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.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
National FFA Week. George Washington’s Birthday. Curling is Cool Day. Margarita Day.
Program reminder: Husker women’s basketball vs. Washington airs at 1:30 p.m. 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.
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KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Iwo Jima Remembrance Day. Single-Tasking Day.
Program reminders: The Rock County Library Report airs on Open Line at 9:35 a.m. Boys basketball sub-district opening round, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* 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 Community Schools COE meeting for high school juniors, 2:23 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
* Ainsworth Elks Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.
Sports
* Boys basketball sub-district opening round, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Spay Day. Wise Health Care Consumer Month.
Program reminders: Ainsworth Community Schools personnel are guests on KBRB’s Open Line program at approximately 9:35 a.m. Boys basketball sub-district semifinals, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* New Song Ladies community Bible study, 8 a.m. in The Connection on Main Street.
* Area FFA students are participating in CDE events today at Norfolk, 8 a.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.
* Educational Service Unit 8 Junior High Quiz Bowl, 9 a.m. at Neligh. Stuart and West Holt are among the teams competing.
* 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.
* A staff member from Third District Rep. Adrian Smith’s office will be in the Keya Paha County Courthouse from 10:30 until 11:30 a.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
* Boys basketball sub-district semifinals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
National Engineers Week. Invasive Species Awareness Week.
Program reminder: Husker men’s basketball vs. Maryland airs at 5 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* No classes for West Holt preschool through sixth grade students, with parent-teacher conference scheduled from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. West Holt seventh through 12th grades will have class.
* 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.
* Educational Service Unit 8 High School Quiz Bowl, 9 a.m. at Neligh. Stuart and West Holt are among the teams competing.
* 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 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 p.m. Choir, 7 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, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
Chili Day. Carpe Diem Day. Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.
Program reminders: The Ainsworth Library Report airs at approximately 9:35 a.m. on KBRB’s Open Line program. Potential Husker softball at Oklahoma State airs at 5:45 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3. Boys basketball sub-district finals, times and matchups TBA.
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 Bible study, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 1 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.
Sports
* Ainsworth boys basketball sub-district finals, matchups and times TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Polar Bear Day. Cherry Month. Time Management Month.
Program reminders: Springview area news airs at 9:35 a.m. Husker baseball at Auburn airs on AM 1400 and FM 106.3, time TBA. Potential girls basketball district finals, times and matchups TBA.
Events
* West Holt speech team at the Lutheran High Northeast Invitational, 8 a.m.
* 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: Bridge, 1 p.m.
Sports
* Girls basketball district finals, times and matchups TBA.
KBRB COMMUNITY EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Tooth Fairy Day. Floral Design Day. Rare Disease Day.
Program reminders: Potential boys basketball district finals, times and matchups TBA. Husker men’s basketball at USC airs at 2 p.m. on AM 1400 and FM 106.3.
Events
* Ainsworth Speech Invitational, 8 a.m. Keya Paha County is among the teams participating.
* Library Hours: Rock County: 9 a.m. until noon. Ainsworth: 1 until 5 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
* Boys basketball district finals, matchups and times TBA.
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