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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"

County hosts youth for Government day The Plainview seniors and their instructor, Chad Schumacher, attended the County Government Day in Pierce on Wednesday 3/31. To read all about Government day, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Pirates named to All-State list A number of Pirate and Lady Pirate student athletes were recently named to the Nebraska School Activities association winter Academic All-State listing. To find out who was named to the list, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Petersen joins Curtiss Law Office Curtiss Law Office has announced the addition of a new Associate attorney, Kyle A. Petersen, J.D., who joined the office in Plainview in mid-March working with longtime owner Bruce D. Curtiss, J.D. To read all about the newest addition to Curtiss Law Office, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

NCDHD confirms Covid variant in Holt County NCDHD has received confirmation that the B117 COVID-19 variant is present in Holt County. Confirmation was received late Friday, April 2, 2021. Pick up the Plainview News, available now, to read all about the new variant.

Fire Department gives service awards, recognition The Plainview Volunteer Fire Department held its annual election of officers and awards ceremony for years of service and service awards. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to find out who received an award.

Nyecom named "SRC" for broadband opportunities News was announced early this week that Plainview Telephone Company/Nyecom has been named a "Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) provider" by NTCA-The Rural broadband Association. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.

Fonner part of Curling team Chris Fonner was watching Olympic coverage in 2010 and 2014 when he became interested in curling, and then, he saw coverage of the U.S. Curling Olympic trials held in October of 2017 at Baxter Arena in Omaha and decided to try it. For the full story, including the rules and how to play, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Fire Patrol graduates two classes This year's Plainview Fire Department Junior Fire Patrol class doubled for the 2021 season with last year's fifth-graders (now sixth-graders) and this year's fifth-graders making a twice-the-size class for longtime firefighter and class leader, Rick Mosel. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for more.

Pirates finish season on high note The junior Pirate wrestling season has come to an end and to find out what Coach Ward Frahm had to say about the season, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Chamber holds egg event... The Plainview Chamber of Commerce, with assistance from Corrine Janovec and Serendipity, hosted an egg painting event downtown. Participants were given a wooden egg and paint-and stencils, paint, and snacks for the event. "It was a great turn out, and the Chamber want to show our appreciation to all those that attended, and to Corrine for hosting us," said Chamber President Cassie Stelling.

NTHS inducts three new members National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted three new members during its induction ceremony on March 22. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.

FCCLA surpasses blood drive goal The Plainview FCCLA Red Cross Blood Drive held on March 16 at Plainview High School exceeded its goal by eight units. To find out what the goal was and when the next blood drive will be, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

FCCLA Easter Egg event well attended Submitted Article The Easter Bunny hopped into Plainview and dropped off close to 1,000 eggs for children to find at the FCCLA Plainview Community Easter Egg Hunt. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.