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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. North Central vs. Niobrara/Verdigre in the Niobrara Valley Conference Girls Basketball Tournament third-place game airs at 2 p.m. on FM 92.7 and the web, followed by Stuart vs. CWC in the boys third-place game.
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.
* Newport Volunteer Fire Department Coyote Calling Contest check-in, 7 p.m. in the fire hall.
* Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m. at 940 E. First St.
* The Evan Carter Band performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.
Sports
* Class B-2 Girls District wrestling at Columbus continues for Ainsworth and North Central.
* West Holt girls wrestlers competing in the Class B-3 District at Weeping Water.
* Nebraska State Boys Dual Wrestling Championships at Kearney. West Holt qualified as the fifth seed in Class C.
* Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament finals at Niobrara:
Girls third-place game: No. 5 North Central vs. No. 3 Niobrara/Verdigre, 2 p.m.
Boys third-place game: No. 3 Stuart vs. No. 4 CWC, 3:30 p.m.
Girls championship: No. 1 Santee vs. No. 2 Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 5 p.m.
Boys championship: No. 1 Elgin/Elgin Pope John vs. No. 2 O’Neill St. Mary’s, 6:30 p.m.
* 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. Prayer rally, 6:30 p.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
* Fifth annual “Sip and Shop” Galentine’s Day shopping event, 1 until 4 p.m. in the Elks Lodge, hosted by Bright Horizons.
* Rock County Senior Center benefit soup and sandwich supper, 5 until 7 p.m. in the senior center, sponsored by the Bassett Methodist Church.
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.
* Rock County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, noon in the high school at Bassett.
* Ainsworth Senior Center: Rummicube, 2 p.m. Evening Pinochle, 6 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. Cooking class, 2:30 p.m.
* Newport American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 4:30 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center Board of Directors meeting, 5 p.m. in the Ainsworth Conference Center.
* Ladies Night Out in The Connection, 6 p.m.
* Rock County Airport Authority meeting, 6:45 p.m.
* Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education work session and meeting, 6 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.
* 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 Nazarene Church NDI Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Church Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in The Connection.
* 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 for a Valentine’s Day party, 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.
* North Central RC&D meeting, 1:40 p.m. in the Bassett city meeting room.
* 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.
* Stuart Public School Board of Education meeting, 7:30 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. Board meeting, 5 p.m.
* Classes at Stuart Public School dismiss at 2 p.m. There is no afternoon preschool. 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: Valentine’s Royalty, noon. Bridge, 1 p.m.
* Randy Burghardt performs from 8 p.m. until midnight in The Silver Circle.
Sports
* Ainsworth varsity boys wrestling at the Class D District Meet at Elm Creek.
* Ainsworth JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball hosts Winside, 5 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 JV boys and varsity girls and boys basketball at Randolph, 5 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled for 6 and 7:30 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: Valentine’s Day luncheon, noon. 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 Platinum Pearls perform in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.
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.
Other events
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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: Bridge, 1 p.m. Rummicube, 2 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
* Ainsworth’s Monday garbage route is being picked up today.
* 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.
* Sandhills Care Center Winter Olympics, 2:30 p.m.
* 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.
* Sandhills Care Center Mardi Gras Bingo, 2:30 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.
* 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.
* 50th anniversary open house for Rick and Marilyn Brodbeck, 7 until 9 p.m. in the Ainsworth Elks Lodge.
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.
* Whiskey Tango Foxtrot performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.
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.
Other events
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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, 2 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.
* Sandhills Care Center Bingo, 2:30 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. Caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m.
* Sandhills Care Center cooking class, 2:30 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: Birthday and anniversary party, noon. 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.
* Atkinson Gun Show, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Atkinson Community Center.
* 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 Kyle Sayler Band performs in the Springlake Angus Center at 9 p.m.
Sports
March 1
* Atkinson Gun Show, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Atkinson Community Center.
* Boys basketball district finals, matchups and times TBA.
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