Gerdes memorial tournament held
The Fourth Annual Brandon Gerdes Memorial Trap Shoot was held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 after being postponed due to the pandemic. The 72 shooters gathered again at the Northeast Nebraska Shooting Association for the competition. To find out who took top honors and who won the Random Team Competition, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Brian Bowman and Kris Mann from the Plainview Fire Department brought a fire truck to the library to represent Fire Prevention Week. They did an excellent job explaining the content in each compartment of the fire truck and the content's use. The children were able to try on firemen coats and helmets. Bowman and Mann visited Story Hour in the morning and returned for Kindergarten, first, and second grade library in the afternoon.
Lady Pirates back on volleyball court
The Pirate Volleyball Team was able to get back on the court on Saturday, September 26 with a triangular in Atkinson. The Lady Pirates took on the Huskies first then the Elgin Wolfpack. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read the coaches comments.
Runners medal at away invitationals
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate Cross Country high school and junior high teams competed in two events in the last week-running at Ord and Stanton, with medalists at each event. To read the results from the meet, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Understanding the NCDHD risk dial
Since the start of the Coronavirus, people have heard of North Central District Health Department's (NCDHD) risk dial. But what is the risk dial and what factors does the risk dial consider? To find out, and read a detailed description of each color, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity football team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Demerath Card Shower
Word was received this week that Jim Demerath will be recovering from his lung transplant for two or three months at an apartment in Minnesota.
Jim and his wife, Jane, will be residing at:
22-27th Ave. SE, Apt. 806
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Cards and well wishes for a swift and healthy recovery would be appreciated by the family.
The Plainview Pirates varsity volleyball team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
School seeking "Fame" nominees
Dr. Darron Arlt's first year serving as the superintendent of Plainview Public Schools was in 2016. It was during his second year when Dr. Arlt began thinking about creating a Plainview Public Schools Hall of Fame. To read all about the Hall of Fame, and how to nominate someone, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Polling sites will be available
Deadlines continue to advance for the 2020 General Election season that will be topped off with Election day on Tuesday, November 3. To find out when and where the Plainview polling sites will be, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity football team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Hoffman joins staff at PHS
Plainview Public Schools has welcomed 10 new teachers for the 2020-2021 academic year including a new first-grade teacher, Crystal Hoffman. To read all bout the new teacher, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity volleyball team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
The Class of 2019-2020 Confirmands at Plainview United Methodist Church included (l to r): Pastor Mark Crist, Shayla Jacobsen, daughter of Shane and Ronita Jacobsen; Caden Ickler, son of Brian and Selena Ickler; Rece Frahm, son of Wyatt and Liz Frahm; Weston Hoffman, son of Rory and Paula Hoffman, and Trevin Petersen, son of Suzanne Petersen.
The Class of 2019-2020 Confirmand at the Crawford Valley United Methodist Church was Harrison Thor, son of Dr. James and Tami Thor.
Sign-up begins Oct. 1 for new irrigated acres
Landowners within the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) boundaries, will have an opportunity to apply for new irrigated acres in some portions of the district this fall. The full story can be found in the agriculture section of the Plainview News, on stands now.
X-C keeps running
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate cross country teams participated in two meets since last reporting. The runners competed against the Norfolk Catholic Cross Country team and the O'Neill team. To read who ran, including their time, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
New "mates" join Pirate crew
Plainview Public Schools welcomed 10 new "mates" to the Pirate crew this year in many core class categories with math and English, as well as choir, art, Title, media specialist, as well as two new paraeducators. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to get to know the new teachers.
New "mates" join Pirate crew
Plainview Public Schools welcomed 10 new "mates" to the Pirate crew this year in many core class categories with math and English, as well as choir, art, Title, media specialist, as well as two new paraeducators. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to get to know the new teachers.
Fall weather patterns predict early freeze, deepening drought
By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator
Typically this region doesn't see a damaging frost until around October 10. Covering un-harvested crops traps warmth around plants and acts as a physical barrier to freezing temperatures. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Kaintrel and Cherise Unger of Bennington, are new parents of twins: Zedekai Linx (left) and Laiklyn Elle (right), born September 3, 2020.
Zedekai Linx was born at 1:17 p.m weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 191/2 inches long. Laiklyn Elle was born at 1:19 p.m., weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 181/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Kent and Denise Friedrich of Norfolk, and Dave and Mary Unger of Norfolk and Sherry Unger and Richard Jurgens of Madison.
Great-grandparents are Dennis and Delores Hoffman and Ila Friedrich, all of Plainview.
