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* Rock County is accepting applications for a full-time road maintenance worker. Duties include operating trucks and heavy equipment, snow removal, general labor and maintenance. Requirements include a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), reliability, a strong work ethic, and experience with equipment operation is a plus. Pay will be based on experience. Applications are available from the Rock County clerk’s office. For more information on the position, call 402-684-3933 or email clerk@rockcountyne.gov

* The Valentine Farm Service Agency office in Valentine is hiring a full-time Program Analyst. The deadline to apply is May 14. Duties include general office activities supporting FSA programs administered at the field level. Successful applicants must be reliable, have a professional attitude and enjoy working with the public. The application process starts by creating a profile at USAJOBS.gov. Applications must be completed through USAJOBS no later than close of business on May 14. For more information or questions regarding this role, contact Kami Ormesher at 402-376-1712.

* Behind every great school is someone who keeps it running smoothly, safely, and ready for each new day. Ainsworth Community School is now accepting applications for a full-time custodian — a position that plays a quiet but powerful role in the success of students and staff. They’re looking for a dependable, self-motivated, and organized individual who takes ownership in their work and understands the importance of what they do. Primarily daytime hours, with some evenings and weekends during the school year, daytime hours during the summer. The anticipated start date is June 1st, with flexibility for the right candidate. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent leave, health insurance, and retirement. Applications are available online at ainsworthschools.org or can be picked up at the District Office on 3rd Street. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, contact the Office of the Superintendent at 402-387-2333. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Are you passionate about nature, community service and outdoor activities? The Park Lead position with the City of Ainsworth offers an enriching and dynamic full time opportunity with competitive pay and great benefits that include health and dental insurance, life insurance, short term disability, up to 6% retirement match, paid holidays and more. Your contributions will be essential to the communities quality of life and the enduring legacy of public green spaces combining hands on maintenance, upkeep duties and enhancement with crucial leadership and coordination responsibilities managing seasonal crews – facilitating mowing, trimming, watering, etc. as well as maintenance of all park buildings, equipment and sprinkler systems – ensuring Ainsworth’s parks remain a safe and enjoyable environment for all! Pick up your application today at the City Office, 606 East 4^th Street or log on to cityofainsworth.com. City of Ainsworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Step up and be a local public work hero as a full time equipment operator in the street department at the City of Ainsworth. Our City Street Department workers are the backbone of essential services provided throughout the community. They keep us going!  If you like to operate equipment, here’s your chance to do it full time as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Earn better pay and enjoy great benefits including health, dental, life, short term disability and retirement. Wages are based on qualifications and experience. A full description can be found by going to cityofainsworth.com. Pick up your application today at the city office, 606 East 4^th Street. The City of Ainsworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Join the fun and have one of the best summer jobs around! The City of Ainsworth is now hiring ‘Seasonal’ Staff. Choose a rewarding summer job where you can have a direct, positive impact on the quality of life in Ainsworth. Being a lifeguard is an awesome way to earn money and keep the community safe. OR – you can ‘dive in’ to a variety of tasks in parks and recreation – from routine maintenance of buildings interiors and exteriors to meticulous grounds keeping and beautification. If you would like to offer your skills and enthusiasm to positively impact the lives of others in the community and get paid for it, The City of Ainsworth has a position for you! Stop in at the City Office for your application or call 402-387-2494 or email admin@cityofainsworth.com or just log on to cityofainsworth.com. They are an equal opportunity employer

* To eat. To laugh. To share. That’s why people come to Pizza Hut — and it all starts with great leadership. Pizza Hut is now hiring a Restaurant General Manager. If you’re an experienced leader who loves building teams, creating a great workplace, and delivering amazing customer experiences, this could be your next move. Enjoy training, growth, and a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Ready to lead? To learn more and to apply log on to jobs.pizzahut.com. And remember — all positions are now open, General Manager, Assistant Manager, cooks, servers, prep – everyone plays an important role in delivering a great guest experience so un-box your future and get a fresh start at Ainsworth’s Pizza Hut. Log on today to jobs.pizzahut.com or stop in and pick up your application. No one out pizzas the hut. 

* Do you feel ‘cared about at work’? That’s one key of employee engagement that seems to have declined in the past few years – but NOT at the Sandhills Care Center. If loving your career is important to you, if you want to be a in a supportive work environment where you can thrive personally and professionally, they have a position for you! Charge nurses – RNs and LPNs, CNAs, dietary, housekeeping and laundry aides. BOTH full time and part time positions are available. You’ll receive very competitive pay, insurance benefits for full time employees, flexible work schedules, a sign on bonus and most importantly self-satisfaction at the end of every day. Come be a part of their mission to serve our community with compassionate, person-centered care through life’s transitions. Learn more by stopping in to visit with Administrator Penny Jacobs or call 402-387-1294 or log on to sandhillscarecenter.com. 

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* Don’t miss another appointment because you can’t get there. Doctor visits. Groceries. Pharmacy trips. ‘Community Transportation’ is a brand new service powered by the Rock County Hospital, that proudly serves Rock, Brown, Keya Paha and Holt counties including the towns of Bassett, Newport, Ainsworth, Springview, Stuart and Atkinson. Safe, reliable transportation for medical appointments, grocery and pharmacy trips, essential errands. Very affordable rates, friendly local drivers, easy scheduling and it’s open to ANYONE who needs a ride. Handicap accessible transportation with car, van or bus available. 24 Hour advance notice is requested. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. The number to call for Community Transportation is 402-882-ROCK (7625). 

* When that job is too big, too tough or just too time consuming…it’s time to call in the heavy lifting. AA Tree Mulching of Springview is ready to roll with powerful equipment and a hard working operator you can count on. Tree mulching, pasture clearing and canyon work, over 10 years experience. Skid Steer work? Big or small…feedlot clean up, demolition, storm damage, FULL Service skid steer work. Competitively priced, ready to work, estimates gladly given. AA Tree Mulching, Aaron Miller, now booking work in the listening area, call or text 382-5553.

BUSINESS FOR SALE:

* Are you looking to invest in a thriving business with deep roots in the community and a loyal customer base? Opportunity is Knocking! G&Vs Market in Bassett offers a rare opportunity for a new owner to take over a profitable business with a long standing reputation for high quality meats, and great grocery selection. George and Vicki are willing to stay on during the transition to ensure a smooth handover of this family owned business. Don’t miss your chance to own a long standing grocery store that has been a staple of the community for decades. If you’re interested in learning more – Call George or Vicki at 402-684-3781.

* PRICE REDUCED: Step into a new business venture –‘The 402 Bar’ in Ainsworth is For Sale. This inviting local bar is a charming ‘gathering spot’ in a prime location right on Main Street with a loyal customer base. Keep the name or make it your own! The groundwork has all been laid and sellers are motivated, so swoop up this great ‘turn key’ opportunity. There’s room to grow as well – a small kitchen could be added. For more information reach out to Graig or Steph Kinzie by calling the KBRB studio at 387-1400. Serious inquiries only. The 402 will continue to be open for business as usual until another owner is found.

FOR SALE:

* May is Beef Month and BBQ Month – the perfect time to stock up that freezer and fire up the grill. Local quality beef from the Iverson ranch is available by the half or the whole, raised right with no implants. Processing is scheduled for May 14 at Valentine Locker. Don’t wait, call Tim Iverson today at 402-376-6273 and get stocked up just in time for summer grilling season. 

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AUCTIONS:

* The Punk and Enid Worth Estate and Ranch Equipment Auction will be held on Friday, May 15th at the ranch, 18 miles west of Springview via Hwy. 12, Road will be marked. Sale time is at 10 am on shop items and miscellaneous, with tractors, machinery, pickups, trailers and more to follow at approximately 2 pm. For information and pictures go online to worthauction.com. 

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* Around here. Beef isn’t ‘just dinner’. It’s tradition! And every Wednesday night – the tradition lives on at the Bassett Country Club. Perfectly grilled steaks – juicy, tender and full of the kind of flavor you don’t rush. Bring your appetite, bring your friends because at the Bassett Country Club, steak night means something. Burgers are always available for smaller appetites. You don’t have to be a member, everyone is welcome. Serving from 6 – 9. Come early for drinks – Club House opens at 5. 

* Join the Sandhills Care Center on Wednesday, May 13, at 2 p.m. for a fun, hands-on afternoon in the sunshine. They’re looking for a few extra hands to help spruce up their perennial and vegetable gardens – and many hands make light work! Bring a plant to share, your shovel, and your green thumb. Whether you can dig, plant, or just lend a hand – you’re welcome. Come enjoy fresh air, good company, and a little community spirit – plus refreshments will be served. The Sandhills Care Center Garden Party is Wednesday, May 13, at 2 p.m. Celebrate Skilled Nursing Care Week and this year’s theme ‘Moments in Bloom’, as we grow something beautiful together!

* Looking for a great start for your little one? Rock County Preschool applications are now open for the 2026–2027 school year! If your child has a birthday between August 1st, 2022 and July 31st, 2023, they qualify for PK3… and birthdays between August 1st, 2021 and July 31st, 2022 qualify for PK4. Give your child a strong foundation in a fun, caring learning environment. Apply today by visiting rockcountyschools.org slash page slash preschool. That’s rockcountyschools.org slash page slash preschool. Applications are due by May 15th. For questions or more information, call 684-3855. Rock County Preschool—where learning begins!

* Great live music, super chill vibe and a crowd that shows up to have a good time it’s May Nights and Neon Lights at the Springlake Angus Center. This Saturday night, May 16th, the live band ‘Side Pocket’ is BACK. This group doesn’t stick to just one lane—they bring classic rock, fan favorites, and a mix of genres that keeps you guessing. No kitchen this weekend—but those homemade pizzas are always hot, always fresh, and always hit the spot. Doors open at 4—cold drinks, big screens, pool, shuffleboard, and plenty of room to settle in. No cover charge where gravel roads meet great music at the Springlake Angus Center, 5 miles north of Stuart on 469th Avenue, then head east on 887th road – you’ll run right into it! 

* Join the Ainsworth Community Schools for a special Retirement Open House honoring 3 outstanding educators – Steven Dike, Todd Pollock and Scott Steinhauser. The celebration will be held Thursday, May 21st at 3:00 in the Ainsworth School Cafeteria. Everyone is invited to come help celebrate their years of dedicated service, commitment, and contributions to our school and community. Stop by for refreshments, shared memories, and well wishes. Again, that’s Thursday, May 21st, 3:00 in the Cafeteria. 

* Waylon Reynolds, has always been there for others, and NOW, many are asking how to help him. A Benefit Fundraiser is giving our area a chance to do just that. Waylon has been in the Hospital in Omaha since January 22^nd and still has a long recovery ahead. You can help at a Benefit Fundraiser Saturday, May 30^th, 6 p.m. at the Newport Fire Hall. Enjoy dinner, a silent and live auction and raffle drawings. Two raffle winners will be drawn, with first choice between a custom Nosler rifle and eight boxes of ammo OR a half beef with processing. Raffle tickets are available in advance by contacting Shawn Reynolds, 402-760-1276. For auction item donations contact RaeDean Caldwell at 402-760-0786. Monetary gifts can be dropped off at Union Bank and Trust in Ainsworth or mailed to Marcus Reynolds at 722 N. Ash, Ainsworth, NE 69210.

* Reconnect, Reminisce and celebrate bulldog tradition at the AHS Alumni Association’s Inaugural Bulldogs, Bites and Brews Legacy Luncheon on Saturday, June 27th at noon at the Ainsworth Conference Center. ALL Alumni are invited. You do NOT need to be a part of an honor class to attend. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with classmates, reconnect with old friends and share those great AHS Memories. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring pulled pork sandwiches, macaroni salad, baked beans, chips, brownies and bars. A cash bar will be available and a photographer on site. Now through June 17th admission is just $25. Once you pay, your name will simply be added to the guest list. (No paper tickets). Payments can be made at KBRB Radio or Palmer Embroidery and Boutique. From June 18 – 23 admission will increase to $30 and will only be available by contacting Danielle Palmer at 402-322-0115. No admissions will be sold after June 23rd. If you have questions email ainsworthalumni@gmail.com.

* For the month of May, Century Lumber has in-stock shingles up to 50% off. Over 1,500 bundles in stock right now! For example; 64 bundles of Tamko Heritage Rustic Cedar Shingles, now just $25 a bundle! You could shingle the entire roof on your house for less than $2,000! Do your chickens like getting wet when they are trying to roost? NO! Century has 7 bundles of Tamko Old English Pewter Shingles for just $33 a bundle. Is that bucket in the shop a water recycling catchment system? NO! Do you think you’re conserving water by showering under the hole in your roof? NO! While supplies last take up to 50% off all in stock shingles at Century Lumber Center in Ainsworth open Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

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