The Plainview News -

The 2025 Men’s Open was hosted at the Plainview Country club this past weekend, with golfers from all over the country rising early to register a few weeks ago, and golf over the two-day event.
Taking first-place honors in the Championship flight this year was Dawson Peters with a 133, picking up a two stroke lead over Championship regular Sam Meuret who claimed second at 135. Hunter Giesselmann was third with 138, John Lapour was fourth, Kevin Drew finished fifth – both scoring 141, and Gage Burns sixth.
The President’s Flight winners were Mitch Todd at first with a 152 total. Next was Tim Knaak with 152 as well in second place, Ryan Asmussen was third with 153, and Thomas Harmon finished fourth with 153 as well.

Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with Nebraska Game & Parks, Lewis and Clark NRD, and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, invites livestock producers and land managers to attend a Summer Pasture Walk on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Trent Arens Farm, located at 88184 528 Ave, Verdigre.
This free event provides a hands-on opportunity to observe and discuss pasture management strategies in a working livestock system.
Attendees will engage with Extension educators, partner representatives, and fellow producers on topics including forage production, grazing management, and pasture improvement.
No registration is required. For more information, contact a local Nebraska Extension 402-254-6821.

The Knox County Attorney’s Office reported on June 27 that on June 27, 2025, Alias Reed plead No Contest to First Degree Murder for killing Curt Strom and First Degree Murder for killing William Reffett in Bloomfield, Neb. on Feb. 20, 2024. District Judge James G. Kube accepted the pleas in the District Court in Madison, and set sentencing for July 29, 2025 in the Knox County District Court in Center.
The mandatory sentence for each charge is Life in Prison without Parole. The State dropped two charges of Use of a firearm to Commit a Felony and waived seeking the death penalty.
Knox County Attorney, Hanna Knox Jensen, thanked the Nebraska State Patrol, the Bloomfield Police Department, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for their thorough and professional investigation of these crimes.

The Plainview City Council will meet for an early-in-the-month meeting on Tuesday, July 8 for their regular meeting.
The meeting will include the public hearing for the Street Improvement district for the pavement between the football field and baseball fields, and the approval of the funding to cover the City’s “half” of the cost. The Plainview Schools board of education was expected to cover the other half.
Following the regular reports, the Council will consider the following for discussion/action items:
Mayor Board Appointment
*Manor Board- Wayne Rasmussen 3 year term
Public Hearing- Creation of Street Improvement District 2025-1 Lincoln Avenue and Pine Street 7:00 PM
Discussion/Action- Resolution #727 - Confirmation of Street Improvement District 2025-1 Lincoln Avenue and Pine Street
Discussion/Action- Ordinance #1011- Issuing Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, in an amount not to exceed $500,000
Discussion/Action- Resolution #728- Signing of 5311 Program
Agreement PI2533- City of Plainview HandiVan
Discussion/Action- Agreement for Provision of Limited Professional Services Effluent Discharge Improvements Project No. 351-DI - Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers
Discussion/Action- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Plainview Public Schools-District 2025-1 Paving Improvements
Discussion- nuisance procedures pertaining to unlicensed and inoperable vehicles
Discussion - Budget FY 2025-2026

The 8u Pirate Gray Baseball team competed in their annual league tournament on June 20th and 21st and were able to capture second place in the league. Starting on Friday night, the #2 seeded Pirates matched up against #7 Creighton B with the Pirates coming away with a 11-8 win. On Saturday morning, in the semifinal matchup, the Pirates were upset by #3 Randolph, 11-10. After the loss, the Pirates rebounded with a consolation quarterfinal win against #10 Elgin B by a score of 10-2. In the consolation semifinals, the Pirates upset #1 Elgin A by a score of 10-9. Moving into the consolation finals, the Pirates avenged an earlier loss by defeating #3 Randolph 9-7. With the win, the Pirates moved into the league championship game against #4 Creighton A losing 17-16 in extra innings earning 2nd place in the league. The 8U Pirate Gray finished the season with a record of 14-3.

The Plainview 8-and-Under boys’ baseball team wrapped up their season with a tournament during Creighton’s Berrypepper Days last week. Those present for a picture included, front row (l to r): Riggins Schmidt, Ryker Steinkraus, Chase Mosel, Rhett Peter and Landon Doerr; middle row: Mason Kounovsky, Maddux Torrey, Izak Rewinkle, Barrett Curtiss Issac Doyle, Maddex Tarr; and back row: Coaches John Torrey, Courtney and Head Coach Josh Kounovsky, and Jeremy Tarr. The team ended the season with a 2-7 record on the Plainview 8U “Red” team.

The Plainview Board of Education approved new risers for the music department, a new school bus and a new addition to the football field scoreboard as part of a special meeting on June 23. The Board first approved a 14-passenger activity bus for $108,000. Voting was "aye" for Wyatt Doerr, Tim Rasmussen, Melissa Doerr and Caden Alexander, and Chance Anderson voting "no." As a carryover from last meeting's discussion about an additional video board for the football field scoreboard. The board was received from Central City, and the new steel frame was $14,335.56 all said. Finally, the Board agreed to purchase new music risers for the Plainview Music Department, replacing the old risers for a cost of $12,956.16. Music staff had requested the risers, and administration agreed to purchase them during the recent variety show.

Two Plainview Pirate football teammates played in their last game of their high school careers in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star football game this past weekend in Norfolk. The game was played at Norfolk's Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 13. Xander Albin and Harrison Thor, both linemen for the Plainview Pirates since Elementary School, played on the white team, which came out on top of the contest - winning over this year's Red Team by a score of 42-22. The White Team was coached by Dave Stoddard of Stanton; Joe Anderson of Oakland-Craig, and former Pirate coach; Matthew Peter of Stanton; Greg Wegner of Stanton; Kodiak French of Norfolk High; and Kobe Lade of Battle Creek.

Fireworks may be discharged in the City of Plainview June 24-July 5. Each day, the hours are 12:00 PM (noon) through 10:30 PM. On July 4th, the hours are 8:00 AM through 12:00 AM (midnight). Only fireworks that are allowed in the state of Nebraska are allowed to be discharged. Please be safe and respectful of those around you when lighting fireworks. Also, reminder to clean up debris from fireworks and dispose properly once they have cooled off completely.

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) will hold the Creighton WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 1st & Pilcher St. in Plainview. For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.

The Knox County Supervisors affirmatively voted (6-1) to "ban and prohibit" any new commercial Wind or Solar companies from construction inside the county, by adopting an amended comprehensive plan at a special meeting on Wednesday, June 11. The "ban" does not effect the Crofton Bluffs and Elkhorn Ridge developments, but for a variety of reasons - stretching from negative tourism effects to wind and solar credits from the federal government contributing to the federal debt - prohibits any future developments. The Resolution does not mention anything about the latest North Fork development plan that is still in litigation in the United States District Court of Nebraska, but since the North Fork project had allegedly not been presented yet to the Board, presumably it would be banned as a "new project." A full rendition of the minutes, and a complete story for the resolution will appear in next week's paper.

The Plainview Social Center’s sign received an upgrade this week thanks to a number of volunteers and some cooperative efforts. The old Social Center sign over the front door was removed by Reid Elwood and Jake and Larry Petersen, so that the new sign, created by Chad Kment and the Plainview FFA could be installed. Jake and Larry Petersen painted and assembled the sign. Reid Elwood, Brian Richter, Larry Petersen, and City Administrator Jeremy Tarr, along with a hand from the City’s boom truck, tried to hang the new sign above the door where the old one was located, but the wall was determined to not be sturdy enough to hold the metal weight. A second idea was to install the 4x4 poles to make a frame, and attach it north of the entrance door. Reid Elwood, Jason Smith and Larry Petersen hung it with wives – Diane, Christina and Mary – supervising. A donation to the FFA and workers was made by Larry and Mary Petersen in appreciation for the work on the new sign.

Following their Orphan Train presentation, Charlotte and Kevin Endorf donated a number of books to the Plainview Public Library, donated by the Norfolk Lions Club. “Many in our audience seemed interested in reading them,” said Endorf. The books are in English and Spanish. Those reading a second language can learn Korean war and information about the twin tornados at Pilger and Wakefield a decade ago. The book is called "A Midwest Mix" by Charlotte and Kevin Endorf.

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday May 28th, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1st & Pilcher St., Plainview. For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.

The Plainview FFA chapter held its annual banquet recently, retiring a host of officers from their posts for the previous year, and electing and installing new officers for the coming year. Awards were given for contests the group participated in, as well as the Degree awards for the Chapter and State. Those receiving nods from the nominating panel for new officer duties included: President: Kenzie Doerr Vice-President: Blake Foster Vice-President: Braedon Kment Secretary: Autumn Forbes Treasurer: Natalee Gatz Sentinel: Wyatt Schroth Junior Advisor: Jaegar Frahm Historian: Josie Choat Parliamentarian: Dominic White Reporter: Bastion Curtiss Retiring officers included: Karter Lingenfelter, Ty Diedrichsen, Baili Prewitt, Danielle Doerr, Corben Kment and Isaac Harder

The young boys and girls running clubs at Plainview Public Schools held their color run on Saturday, after months of practicing for the 5K race they ran. Each group also did something to give back to the community – helping clean windows at the school, and making goodie bags for the Plainview law enforcement and pastors.

A building downtown was torn down this week, between the Plainview Telephone Company and Pure Revival Salon. The building had previously been owned privately, and before that, by the Plainview Farm & Home company before Plainview Telephone acquired it, and removed the dilapidated structure. Roof leaks and mold had made the building effectively unusable for business. According to the 125th Celebration book, the building had previously housed Friedrich’s Garden, Marge Friedrich; The Patchwork Place, Betty Holmsted; Grandma Carol’s, Carol Hall, and Flower and Fashions, Juliana Hoffart. Photos by Staff and Amy Dummer

Weston Hoffman was recognized at the Norfolk Elks Banquet on May 5, where he was awarded the Most Valuable Student Award and Scholarship. Hoffman’s scholarship advanced onto the State level where he also received a scholarship and continued on to the National level. He is a National Semi-finalist earning him a total of $6,000 in scholarships from the Elks. Additionally, Hoffman has been awarded a scholarship from National Honor Society as his application also advanced to the National level. There he was awarded $3,200 for being selected as a semifinalist. He will be attending Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering. Hoffman is the son of Rory and Paula Hoffman.

The Plainview Elementary music department held its annual spring concert last week on Thursday, with classes from Pre-school and up performing at least two musical numbers. This year, a break was scheduled between the lower and upper elementary to allow parents to take their children home, and providing more seats for other parents in exchange. The program was under the direction of Wynter Fulsaas and Brittani Beegle, instructors at Plainview Schools.

The junior high Pirates were in Pierce on Monday, April 28th, for the Pierce Middle School Invite. Against a field of six teams consisting of Plainview, Pierce, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, Wakefield, Elkhorn Valley, and Wausa the Pirates fared well with Lady Pirates taking third overall while the boys went home with fifth place.