Bowling team hosts Boone Central, plays Pender
The Pirate and Lady Pirate high school bowling teams faced off with the Boone Central Cardinals on January 16th at D&K Lanes in Plainview. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to find out how the bowlers did.
Pirates second at 9/10 tourney
The Plainview Pirate 9/10 boys' basketball team hosted a tournament in Plainview on January 16th and the team won second place. To read how the players did, and who they played against, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Pirate Wrestlers compete in Pierce dual, Amherst Invite, and host triangular
Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read all about the meets and the wrestler's individual results.
Zion Students Earn Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter
HONOR ROLL: Honor Roll students who received an A average with no grade lower than an 88% for the second quarter. Pictured above from left to right: 4th– Lucas Weber, 5th– Kenadee Doerr.
Zion Students Earn Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter
SUPERIOR HONOR ROLL: Superior Honor Roll students who received all straight As for the second quarter. Pictured from left to right: 6th– Anika Robinson, 5th– Lydia Bucklew, 4th– Joseph Bucklew, 6th– Dominic White.
Norris Plays in post-COVID Husker Marching Band
Klarissa Norris, a freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, plays the piccolo in the Cornhusker Marching Band. The band had to adapt to the new COVID-19 protocols that remained in effect from the first rehearsal to the last. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read all about the protocols the band members had to abide by.
Wrestlers win over Ord, split triangular
On January 7th, the Plainview Pirate wrestling team hosted the Ord Chanticleers for a dual "under the big light," and was able to come out on top, 37-30. To find out individual results from the Ord Dual and the Boone Central meet, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Manor Staff receives vaccine...
Plainview Manor and Whispering Pines Assisted Living employees began receiving their COVID-19 vaccines last week with the help of Plainview Family Pharmacist Ashley Dendinger. The staff started receiving shots on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and were expected to finish up by the end of last week.
Team rolls against Boone, Hartington
At the tournament on December 12 at Boone Central/Newman Grove, Coach Leonard Risinger said he did not know each match up against the three teams that we bowled with would count to win totals for wild card points. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read how the bowlers did.
Board installs members, creates new committee
The Board of Education held their first meeting of the new year on January 11th to install two new board members, review policy, and hear reports. To read all about the school board meeting, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
50th Anniversary: Muegge
Donald and Martha (Throener) Muegge celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 11, 2021.
They were united in marriage on January 11, 1971 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Plainview.
In November of 1977, they had their only daughter (who despite a wonderful upbringing, has lacked punctuality in celebrating her parents amazing milestone.)
Paula (Muegge) Folger and her family, Jason, Reed and Miles Folger, would appreciate any help honoring them with congratulations, and, if time, a card to celebrate 50 years. The family is all hopeful for a grander celebration when the current pandemic allows for gathering and travel.
If desired, please send cards/thoughts to: 52961 865 Rd, Plainview, NE 68769.
Reserve grapplers take medals at Wisner invite
The Plainview Junior Varsity wrestling squad headed to the annual Wisner-Pilger junior varsity tournament over the holiday break, finishing with 46 team points. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
New Specialty plates help organizations and causes
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 16 new specialty license plates will be available for purchase beginning Jan. 1. The new specialty plates, created by legislative acts, will help different funds and organizations. To read more on the specialty plates, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Junior High Pirates end on "best game of the season"
Since last reporting, the Junior High Lady Pirate basketball team has played in a host of games, on the road and on their home court. To read all about the games, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Ashburn earns 100th win...
At last week’s wrestling tournament, Plainview Pirate Scout Ashburn earned his 100th win of his career for the Pirate wrestling team. “For a wrestler to gain 100 wins this fast into the Junior year is a great accomplishment,” said Coach Chad Schumacher. “Scout has been a terrific wrestler with great technique. He is constantly looking to improve himself and through others on the team. He is following the line of many great Plainview wrestlers through the years.”
Local nurse receives COVID vaccine
For 15 years, Jamie White has worked as a charge nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. When Faith Regional Health Services was allocated the first vaccine doses, a few weeks went by before she received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Wrestlers win S-RC tournament
The Plainview Pirate wrestling team started out the new year with a "bang"-pulling down a Championship trophy from a Shelby-Rising City tournament in their first even of 2021. To find out how many points the Pirates scored, including how each wrestler did, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
City attorney removed, reinstated in rescinded Mayor decision
Mid-week last week, Plainview Mayor Brian Schlote made known his intention to find a new appointment to the Plainview City Attorney position, removing long-time Attorney Bruce Curtiss- but then reversed his decision on Tuesday of this week, leaving Curtiss in the position. The full story can be found on front page of the latest edition of the Plainview News, available now.
Endowment fund part of Foundation creation
Interested members of the community recently hosted a number of exploratory meetings to consider a partnership with the Nebraska Community Foundation in the creation of a local affiliate, making a Plainview, or Plainview-area, Community Foundation. Pick up the Plainview News for the full story.
Lady Pirates split games over holiday weekend, break
The Plainview Lady Pirate girls basketball team took to the court at Elkhorn Valley on December 19, and then in Verdigre at the booster club tournament on Dec. 28 over the holiday break. For the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.