The Wednesday Nite Bowlettes’ end of season banquet was held on April 8 at Mary’s Restaurant in Plainview.
After the totaling of the season wins and losses, first place went to the Tauber Lumber team. Teammates included Patsy Alexander, Sarah Huff, Carissa Mecke and Pam Yosten.
Second place in the team competition went to Osmond Pharmacy.
After the totaling of the season wins and losses, first place went to the Tauber Lumber team. Teammates included Patsy Alexander, Sarah Huff, Carissa Mecke and Pam Yosten.
Second place in the team competition went to Osmond Pharmacy.
Russ and Catherine Sears attended the Parade of Hearts reveal at the Overland Park Event Center in Kansas, April 4.
Their daughter, Michala Reiss, was one of the 150 artists to have her design chosen. Artists had to pick up the sculptures in November, paint them and return them by the end of January.
In celebration of the penny, which sadly came to an end last year, Reiss’s design is titled “Lucky Penny.”
All of the six foot tall sculptures will be placed in areas around Kansas City and auctioned off in September.
Reiss’s heart can be found in downtown St. Joseph, MO.
Their daughter, Michala Reiss, was one of the 150 artists to have her design chosen. Artists had to pick up the sculptures in November, paint them and return them by the end of January.
In celebration of the penny, which sadly came to an end last year, Reiss’s design is titled “Lucky Penny.”
All of the six foot tall sculptures will be placed in areas around Kansas City and auctioned off in September.
Reiss’s heart can be found in downtown St. Joseph, MO.
Two Plainview American Legion Veterans were honored with 50-year membership certificates at the Post #148 regular meeting on April 13.
Chauncey Harrison and Merle Johnansen were both honored, and are both Vietnam Veterans.
Additionally announced by the Legion:
The Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs is recognizing Korean Veterans (June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955) with a recognition program, which includes a special coin made for this era. Free for the veteran. For information, contact Corrine Janovec, Adjutant of Claire Fryer Post #138, Plainview, or Kira Keller at Nebraska.gov or call 402-471-0940.
Veterans will be joining a Suicide Prevention walk on June 6, which will be 7.5 miles walked from the Hadar Fire Hall to the Norfolk VFW. Suicide awareness has been, and continues to be, one of the National Commander’s programs.
The local Legion is looking forward to this year’s Legion Baseball tournament and softball tournament in Plainview during July.
Weather permitting, work will begin week of April 13 on U.S. Highway 20 (US-20), beginning at the Holt County line and extending 6 miles east of Orchard (reference post 328.81 to reference post 337.56), according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Vontz Paving, Inc., of Hastings, is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling, asphalt overlay and inlet work in the city of Orchard. Traffic will be restricted to one lane using flaggers. A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is mid-summer 2026.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
Vontz Paving, Inc., of Hastings, is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling, asphalt overlay and inlet work in the city of Orchard. Traffic will be restricted to one lane using flaggers. A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is mid-summer 2026.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
The Plainview Fire & Rescue Department held its annual awards presentations last Tuesday evening, with a number of long-standing members receiving
years of service awards and special award recognition.
In the years of service picture above this story (l to r): Lee Pehoviack, 35 years; Valerie Tarr, 15 years; Rick Mosel 45 years; Jim Kounovsky, 45 years; Wanda Retzlaff
35 years; and Mike Mc-Manaman, 40 years. Not pictured, Ann Daudt, 5 years. In addition, in the family picture nearby this story – Merle Weber earned his 50-year recognition plaque this year.
years of service awards and special award recognition.
In the years of service picture above this story (l to r): Lee Pehoviack, 35 years; Valerie Tarr, 15 years; Rick Mosel 45 years; Jim Kounovsky, 45 years; Wanda Retzlaff
35 years; and Mike Mc-Manaman, 40 years. Not pictured, Ann Daudt, 5 years. In addition, in the family picture nearby this story – Merle Weber earned his 50-year recognition plaque this year.
After all the classes were held, tests were administered and tickets for fire hazards were counted, two young junior firefighters were chosen as this year’s Junior Fire Patrol Chief and Assistant Chief last Tuesday evening.
Winning the Chief badge this year was Harper Schmidt, and this year’s Assistant Chief Rylie Bowman.
In the group photo, back row (l to r): Firefighter Rick Mosel, Merrit Tarr, Harper Stec, Josie Wells, Kaydence Doerr, Madi Bennett, Stormie Rewinkel, Harper Schmidt and Firefighter Ty Hampton; and front row (l to r): Aven Torrey, Evan Nicehelser, Leyton Wynia, Paige Hodson, Jameson Yilk and Rylie Bowman.
Each year the Junior Fire Patrol program has trained Plainview’s youth, specifically fifth-graders, for the better part of 67 years running, and has inspired many other local departments to do the same to educate kids in fire safety and awareness.
Winning the Chief badge this year was Harper Schmidt, and this year’s Assistant Chief Rylie Bowman.
In the group photo, back row (l to r): Firefighter Rick Mosel, Merrit Tarr, Harper Stec, Josie Wells, Kaydence Doerr, Madi Bennett, Stormie Rewinkel, Harper Schmidt and Firefighter Ty Hampton; and front row (l to r): Aven Torrey, Evan Nicehelser, Leyton Wynia, Paige Hodson, Jameson Yilk and Rylie Bowman.
Each year the Junior Fire Patrol program has trained Plainview’s youth, specifically fifth-graders, for the better part of 67 years running, and has inspired many other local departments to do the same to educate kids in fire safety and awareness.
The Plainview Pirate Junior High Choir received a perfect score from the judges for the second year in a row at the Wayne State College competition this week.
Many small groups and solos also receiving high accolades.
Results by group or performance included:
Small Groups:
Nextly Jinez, Ella Nincehelser, Gabryela King, and Emalee Schroth: Perfect 1
Lauryn Krause, Kirby Doerr, Cara Hoffman, Raelyn White: 2
Genesis Sinkler, Chloe Kemnitz, Elena Camacho, and Payton Johansen: 2
Solos -
Owen May: 2
Jayda Koenig: 2
Chloe Kemnitz - 1
Many small groups and solos also receiving high accolades.
Results by group or performance included:
Small Groups:
Nextly Jinez, Ella Nincehelser, Gabryela King, and Emalee Schroth: Perfect 1
Lauryn Krause, Kirby Doerr, Cara Hoffman, Raelyn White: 2
Genesis Sinkler, Chloe Kemnitz, Elena Camacho, and Payton Johansen: 2
Solos -
Owen May: 2
Jayda Koenig: 2
Chloe Kemnitz - 1
Wayne Rasmussen celebrated with family over the weekend as he turned 80 on March 13th.
Those in attendance included his wife Judy and their four children and spouses: Tammy and Eric Newland of New Braunfels, Texas; Sheila and Will Morton of Golden, Colo.; Tim and Patsy Rasmussen of Plainview, and David and Mindi Rasmussen of Lincoln.
In addition, five of Rasmussen’s 11 adult grandchildren were able to attend along with their significant others.
The family enjoyed a meal, reminisced over years gone past and played spirited card games together.
Those in attendance included his wife Judy and their four children and spouses: Tammy and Eric Newland of New Braunfels, Texas; Sheila and Will Morton of Golden, Colo.; Tim and Patsy Rasmussen of Plainview, and David and Mindi Rasmussen of Lincoln.
In addition, five of Rasmussen’s 11 adult grandchildren were able to attend along with their significant others.
The family enjoyed a meal, reminisced over years gone past and played spirited card games together.
Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska.
Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state.
Gov. Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard.
The Governor’s executive order prohibiting burning will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 27.
Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state.
Gov. Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard.
The Governor’s executive order prohibiting burning will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 27.
This year is truly a time for reflection of where we have been and where we are now.
The men and women of our military have led the way to our freedom and lifestyle.
Every family in America has a family member that has worn the uniform and served, or experienced the loss of a dear one.
If you happen to drive by our home, you will see Old Glory waving in the wind, and around her base a ring of red, white and blue bricks.
There are more bricks in the yard that are painted red, white and blue in honor of our area servicemen and women who have passed before us.
My wife’s family had six uncle and a great uncle who served. One gave the ultimate price. My family had one uncle and five brothers-in-law, a brother, myself and my one who served.
I still get that choked up feeling when the flag passes by in a parade or the bugle is played. I can only wish we can always feel that way as we celebrate two hundred-fifty years as a free nation.
Proud Americans,
Larry Sr., and Alyce Wiegert
Plainview
The men and women of our military have led the way to our freedom and lifestyle.
Every family in America has a family member that has worn the uniform and served, or experienced the loss of a dear one.
If you happen to drive by our home, you will see Old Glory waving in the wind, and around her base a ring of red, white and blue bricks.
There are more bricks in the yard that are painted red, white and blue in honor of our area servicemen and women who have passed before us.
My wife’s family had six uncle and a great uncle who served. One gave the ultimate price. My family had one uncle and five brothers-in-law, a brother, myself and my one who served.
I still get that choked up feeling when the flag passes by in a parade or the bugle is played. I can only wish we can always feel that way as we celebrate two hundred-fifty years as a free nation.
Proud Americans,
Larry Sr., and Alyce Wiegert
Plainview
The Plainview Volunteer Fire & Rescue began classes for the annual Junior Fire Patrol program last Tuesday, March 3.
The annual program hosts Plainview’s 5th grade aged students, and teaches them about types of fires, fire hazards, smoke detectors, fire safety, fire fighting basics and a range of other topics. The program lasts a few weeks, and then the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief are named.
The annual program hosts Plainview’s 5th grade aged students, and teaches them about types of fires, fire hazards, smoke detectors, fire safety, fire fighting basics and a range of other topics. The program lasts a few weeks, and then the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief are named.
The annual PPEA Alumni basketball and volleyball tournaments were held two weekends ago, with an added puzzle challenge for Friday evening to help raise money for the group’s annual scholarships.
Plainview Educators Rising Members Landon Hergert and Ashlyn Forbes returned from the Educators Rising State Leadership Conference with several chapter awards and with Hergert qualifying for nationals and earning several individual awards.
The 2026 Educators Rising State Leadership Conference themed “Beyond the Horizon” was held in Kearney on February 23-24.
The 2026 Educators Rising State Leadership Conference themed “Beyond the Horizon” was held in Kearney on February 23-24.
The Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District reminds all producers farming in Phase II areas that annual nitrogen management reports are due March 1.
Following the transition to Producer Connect, reports must be submitted through the new reporting system. Please ensure your information is entered accurately and submitted prior to the deadline.
Landowners remain ultimately responsible for compliance; however, renters and agronomists are encouraged to assist with reporting.
Once you have registered with Producer Connect you must contact the LNNRD office at 402-775-2343 to assign your fields.
Following the transition to Producer Connect, reports must be submitted through the new reporting system. Please ensure your information is entered accurately and submitted prior to the deadline.
Landowners remain ultimately responsible for compliance; however, renters and agronomists are encouraged to assist with reporting.
Once you have registered with Producer Connect you must contact the LNNRD office at 402-775-2343 to assign your fields.
The 6th Grade Plainview/Osmond Girls continue to march through the season with the conclusion of league play and tournaments in Laurel and Wayne.
In the Laurel Tournament on January 31st, the team brought home the silver medal. The girls fought through the preliminary rounds, beating Crofton 22-18 and Randolph 26-17. They met Wayne in the championship game and after a back-and-forth game, ended up with the loss 23-19.
To read about how the Junior Pirates did, check out this week's edition of The Plainview News! https://www.theplainviewnews.com/o/the-plainview-news/page/subscriptions
In the Laurel Tournament on January 31st, the team brought home the silver medal. The girls fought through the preliminary rounds, beating Crofton 22-18 and Randolph 26-17. They met Wayne in the championship game and after a back-and-forth game, ended up with the loss 23-19.
To read about how the Junior Pirates did, check out this week's edition of The Plainview News! https://www.theplainviewnews.com/o/the-plainview-news/page/subscriptions
The City of Plainview, in partnership with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD), is starting a Community outreach effort.
The first step is for citizen input through Community Surveys.
Access to the survey can be found by scanning the QR code via the provided link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Plainview2026
Paper copies of the survey can be picked up and dropped off at the City Office, 205 W. Locust Avenue or mailed to the City of Plainview, POB 757, Plainview, NE 68769.
The survey will remain open until April 1, 2026.
The City of Plainview and NENEDD are working on a CDBG Public Works- Facilities grant opportunity for proposed expansion and renovations at Plainview Manor and Whispering Pines Assisted Living.
The first step is for citizen input through Community Surveys.
Access to the survey can be found by scanning the QR code via the provided link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Plainview2026
Paper copies of the survey can be picked up and dropped off at the City Office, 205 W. Locust Avenue or mailed to the City of Plainview, POB 757, Plainview, NE 68769.
The survey will remain open until April 1, 2026.
The City of Plainview and NENEDD are working on a CDBG Public Works- Facilities grant opportunity for proposed expansion and renovations at Plainview Manor and Whispering Pines Assisted Living.
The Plainview PPEA has set plans into motion for the 2026 Alumni tournament weekend.
The full event will be held Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 with a team puzzle night and then volleyball and basketball tournament.
The team puzzle night will have a contest of the first team (with one alumni) to be the first to finish a 500 piece puzzle, 12 adult beverages and a large pizza.
Saturday morning, the volleyball and basketball tournaments will begin at Plainview Public Schools with winning classes to be crowned that afternoon.
Anyone still wishing to enter/play should text Whitney White at 402-525-6580.
The full event will be held Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 with a team puzzle night and then volleyball and basketball tournament.
The team puzzle night will have a contest of the first team (with one alumni) to be the first to finish a 500 piece puzzle, 12 adult beverages and a large pizza.
Saturday morning, the volleyball and basketball tournaments will begin at Plainview Public Schools with winning classes to be crowned that afternoon.
Anyone still wishing to enter/play should text Whitney White at 402-525-6580.
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday February 25th, 2026, 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.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
Plainview High School's Educators
Rising members made
February memorable by organizing
a full week of activities to
celebrate Career and Technical
Education Month.
Led by members Ashlyn
Forbes and Landon Hergert,
with support from teacher
leader Ronita Jacobsen, the
group created events that
brought the school community
together from February 2-5.
Rising members made
February memorable by organizing
a full week of activities to
celebrate Career and Technical
Education Month.
Led by members Ashlyn
Forbes and Landon Hergert,
with support from teacher
leader Ronita Jacobsen, the
group created events that
brought the school community
together from February 2-5.
Landon Hergert was chosen to participate in the High School Honor Band at the Winter Festival for Winds and Percussion January 30-February 1 at the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Hergert was one of 56 students from four states to
audition and be chosen to perform with the UNL Wind and Percussion Ensemble at the finale concert. The students also participated in a master class with a Glenn Korff School of Music faculty member.
Hergert was one of 56 students from four states to
audition and be chosen to perform with the UNL Wind and Percussion Ensemble at the finale concert. The students also participated in a master class with a Glenn Korff School of Music faculty member.
