Sixth-graders win YMCA tourney
The Plainview Lady Pirate sixth-grade girls' basketball team took a first -place Championship title at the Norfolk YMCA tournament on Feb. 13. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read more.
Lady Pirates end with win
The junior varsity Lady Pirates traveled to O'Neill to play four quarters on February 9, but came up short. To find out the final score and how the Lady Pirates did versus Creighton, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Extreme cold brings on rolling blackouts
Winter weather descended quickly on northeast Nebraska this week, with frigid temperatures pushing into the -20s or below. As temperatures plummeted at the end of last week, the area was hit with additional bad news, the power might be cut off for forced rolling blackouts. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.
Pirates sending nine to defend state title
The Plainview Pirate varsity wrestling team will be returning to the CHI Health Center in Omaha to help defend its state title with nine qualifiers from the Class D-1 District Tournament for the State Tournament. The full story can be found on the front page of the Plainview News, available now.
Varsity boys 1-2 L&C Conference
The Plainview Pirate varsity basketball team competed in the Lewis & Clark Conference tournament with three games, splitting 1-2 on the tournament. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story, including how the Pirates did versus Randolph and Winside.
Pirate Orators win Wynot Invitational
The Plainview Speech team competed in its first meet of the year at the Hartington Invitational on January 30. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.
Pirates move through "sub-district"
The Plainview Pirates wrestling team traveled to a new event this year a "sub-district" wrestling tournament in hopes of qualifying for the full districts. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to find out how the wrestlers did.
Three Pirates bowled at state tourney
The Plainview Pirate bowling teams qualified three bowlers for the State Tournament with scores collected at the District tournament at Kings ones in Norfolk last week. To find out who bowled at the state tourney and how the Lady Pirates did at the district tournament, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Bowlers prepped for Districts
The Pirate boys' bowling team faced off with Norfolk Catholic/Lutheran High Northeast on January 28 at King's Lanes. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to find out how the team did and to read individual results.
Nebraska's Directed Health Measures changed
On January 29, 2021, Governor Ricketts announced Nebraska's transition from "blue" to the "green" phase of Nebraska's COVID-19 response plan. For the full list of health measures, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
COVID-19 vaccine registry open
From the NCDHD
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) would like to apprise the district of the Nebraska COVID-19 vaccine registry, located at www.ncdhd.ne.gov. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read the full statement from the NCDHD.
Husker wrestling team holds memorial
The Nebraska Husker wrestling team paid tribute to Christian Miller, Plainview Alum and Husker wrestler, with a special presentation and memorial at the team's last home dual of the season last weekend. To read all about the memorial, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Lanham hits 150...
Senior Eli Lanham hit his 150th career win at the South Loup wrestling tournament. Lanham finished in second place in the 2020 State Tournament, was first in 2019, fourth in 2018, and looks to the tournament again this year with high hopes.
Young Pirates win tournament
In a busy week of basketball, the Junior Varsity Lady Pirates took on O'Neill and came away with a victory. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story on the tournament.
Wrestlers take Conference title
The Plainview Pirate Varsity wrestling team defended their title again as the Lewis & Clark Conference tournament Champions for 2021 on January 21st in Ponca. To find out how each wrestler did, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Lady Pirates win over Queen Bees
The Lady Pirate girls basketball team took on the Bloomfield Bees on January 15th for a contest that fell to the home team's favor by the final buzzer, 51-44. Check out this story in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Daycares provide needed service
For 14 years, Teri Sauser ran a daycare in her home, Teri's Tiny Toes Daycare, and after and eight-year hiatus from running a daycare to work as a paraeducator at Plainview Elementary School, she has continued to fill a need in the community, educating and caring for kids in her daycare again. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.
Jacobsen in digital FCCLA STAR event
District 8 FCCLA held its annual STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Competition virtual this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. To find out what project Jacobsen competed in, and to find out how she did, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Conference band held at home
Plainview Public Schools played host to the 2021 Lewis & Clark Honor Band concert held January 23rd with more than 17 schools listed on the program and a number of local youth winning medals. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
New Arrivals: Steinkraus
Oliver Lee Steinkraus was born to parents Tyler and Alyssa Steinkraus of Plainview, at 12:49 a.m. on December 29, 2020 at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh.
Oliver weighed 7 lbs., 10.5 oz. and was 19 in. long.
Grandparents are Randy and Ann Steinkraus of Plainview and Vince and Teresa Knight of Norfolk. Great-Grandparents are Adelyne Steinkraus of Plainview, Charles Parker of Norfolk, and Emily Knight of Hope, Ark.
