Two Pirates chosen for All-Star wrestling Two Plainview Pirate wrestlers were tapped for the 2021 Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association's All-Star Dual event to be held on Saturday, June 21. Plainview wrestlers are Keagan Mosel and Alizae Mejia. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.

Junior high hosts track invitational Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for more photos from the invite.

Plainview Youth compete in Nationals Two Plainview Pirate youth, Colesyn Forbes and Colt Kromarek, traveled to the National dual tournament competing on Saturday and Sunday, competing against teams from all over the United States. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read all about the competition.

The Release issued from FEMA over the weekend concerning the $50 million allocated for the Spencer Dam has been corrected and amended by the Nebraska Public Power District. The amendment clarifies that, contrary to the FEMA release, the dam will be demolished and decommissioned as originally planned by NPPD. Comments about the change are below: "In working with FEMA since the hydro was damaged, NPPD had provide FEMA with costs to rebuild the hydro unit which was part of the FEMA process, but at the same time NPPD let FEMA know that the plan was to demolish and decommission the unit. The initial release generally came across that the funds would go towards rebuilding the hydro. At the time of the destruction of the hydro, a an agreement was already in place to sell the hydro itself to a group of local NRDs. With the hydro destroyed the agreement is no longer in place. The plan is that now that federal funds are obligated, NPPD will begin putting together the costs and plans for the demolition and decommissioning of the hydro and will work with associated regulatory agencies on the approval process."

Lady Pirates take second-place at Neligh, O'Neill track invitations The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate track teams took to the field for the O'Neill St. Mary's Invitational on April 21, bringing home a fourth-place and second-place team title, respectively. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to find out how the students did in their events.

FCCLA Banquet held on April 22 FCCLA hosted their Awards Night at the High School Media Center on April 22. To read all about the awards night, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Celebrating 100 years... On Friday, March 19th Lois Mae Friedrich Huebner celebrated her 100th birthday with visits from family and friends at her home at the Plainview Manor. To read all about Huebner's life, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Young Pirates attend Neligh-Oakdale Honor Band A number of Plainview youth attended the 2021 Nate Metschke Memorial Honor Band at Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools, complete with a performance on the afternoon of Saturday, April 17. To read all about honor band, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

PPEA event raises scholarship funds for Pirate graduates The 2021 PPEA Alumni tournament was held the weekend of April 17, with classes, classmates, and spouses gathering for the annual basketball and volleyball tournament for "bragging rights" and to help the PPEA fund its annual scholarship fund. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.

Music Concert held The Plainview Music department hosted a concert for the fifth, sixth, and junior high students at Plainview Public Schools on April 15. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read all about the music concert.

A musical week... The Plainview High School Choir and Band each performed a recital for family and friends in the high school band room. The events were to prepare the groups for the District Music contest on April 23rd in Hartington.

Library awarded NCF funds to improve services Fourteen Nebraska public libraries recently received project funding, thanks to the generosity of a lifelong educator, the late Shirley Kreutz Bennett of Lincoln. To read all about the fund, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

St. Paul's holds First Communion... First Holy Communion was held on Sunday, April 18 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Father Jeremy Hans is pictured with all four boys, (l to r) Korver Lingenfelter (son of Kevin and Kelly Lingenfelter), Zane Kromarek (son of Cody and Liz Kromarek), Aiden Baird (son of Andy and Amanda Baird), and Quinn Demerath (son of Bill Demerath and Jessica Demerath).

Card Shower: Schumacher The family of Wanda (Norris)Schumacher has requested a card shower in honor of her 80th Birthday on April 28th. Birthday wishes will reach Schumacher at 306 S. Summit Ave., Hartington, NE 68739

FCCLA wins Gold Star award, Jacobsen champion "The Future is Yours" was the FCCLA 2020-2021 State Leadership Conference theme with Shayla Jacobsen receiving first place. To read all about the virtual conference, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Wedding Anniversary: Pojar Steven and Darlene Pojar will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 24. Cards and well-wishes will reach them at 202 N 5th St., Plainview, NE 68769

Bucklew places at Spelling Bee... Youth from Zion Lutheran Schools competed in a Lutheran Schools spelling bee. Those participating were, Grade 4: Lucas Weber, Joseph Bucklew; Grade 5: Kenadee Doerr, and Lydia Bucklew; and Grade 6: Anika Robinson and Dominic White. Lydia Bucklew won first place at the event.

Hammer tapped for All-Star game Jeff Bellar, president of the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic Board of Directors has announced the coaches, officials, and player rosters for the 2021 game; including Lucas Hammer. To find out when the game will be, including who else was tapped, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Zion all-school musical set for two shows Youth and instructors at Plainview's Zion Lutheran School presented a musical. This year's show was titled "Father Knows Best". To find out who was in the play and what the play was about, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Pirate artists attend "Big Show"