Public school moves to Chromebooks
Plainview Public Schools recently purchased 268 Chromebooks for students. 108 of the laptops have a larger screen for students in grades 9 through 12. While 160 laptops were purchased for students in grades 3 through 8. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News, available now.
FFA Youth qualify for State
A number of Plainview FFA youth participated in the annual Leadership Development Event, recently held at Emerson-Hubbard Schools, with two qualifying for the State event in April. To find out who qualified for state, including the other Plainview participants, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Neumann serves as New Police Chief
Longtime Plainview Police Officer, Jerry Neumann, took over as Interim Chief back in September. Not long after being the Interim Chief, Officer Neumann was sworn in as the new City of Plainview Police Chief. To find out why Officer Neumann wanted to work in law enforcement, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Bowlers split games with Thunder
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Pirates facing off with Thurston Cuming County (TC Thunder) on December 8 at D&K Lanes in Plainview for a dual, and then traveled to Norfolk for a tournament at King's Lanes. To find out how the Pirates did, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Gerdes Trap Shoot donates to Association
Adam Schlote and Lisa Gerdes, representing the Brandon Gerdes Memorial Foundation, recently presented a check to the Plainview Ministerial Association. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered"
From the Cedar Rapids Press
Margaret Shoemaker of Cedar Rapids, being the artistic person that she is, painted a large buzz saw blade and delivered it to her brother, Jim Mullins of Plainview. Mullins had purchased two buzz saws at a farm auction and had asked his sister to paint on them. She started this one the end of March and finished it on November 20th. Many hours went into painting. Some parts were done, and redone, until she was okay with the results. Five coats of clear acrylic spray and then a coat of resin. For the most part Shoemaker said she enjoyed the process and made sure it was something that her brother would really like and enjoy.
Plainview Family Pharmacy takes Traveling Trophy
The community of Plainview played host to a number of events during this past weekend's Hometown Holidays on December 12. The culmination of the day was the annual Christmas Parade of Lights and the traveling trophy went to Plainview Family Pharmacy this year. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to find out what other floats participated.
Alder, Sanne sworn in at Council meeting
Two newly elected council members were sworn in at the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 8. The first, Bryon Alder, is a first-time council member for Plainview, and the second, Tyler Sanne, while the first time being elected, was appointed to fill a vacant seat last year. To read the full minutes from the meeting, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Card Shower: Palmer
The family of Kathleen Palmer has requested a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on December 25.
Cards will reach Palmer at Kathleen Palmer, Whispering Pines Assisted Living, P.O. Box 219, Plainview, NE 68769.
Wedding Anniversary: Boschult
Family of David and Roxie (DePeel) Boschult have requested a card shower in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary.
The couple’s family includes: Angie and Daniel Brady of Columbia, Tenn. and Christina and Nathan Voss of Spring Hill, Tenn., and six grandchildren.
They were married at the Brunswick Community Church on December 28, 1975.
Cards will reach the Boschults at 85034 Highway 14, Neligh, NE 68756.
Hoopsters on two-game streak with opener wins
The Plainview Pirates hosted the Wausa Vikings for a home season opener on the local basketball couth, with a nail-biter finish, 64-62, in overtime. To read all about the close game, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Michael Foods donates to Senior Center...
The Plainview Social Center recently received a Christmas present from Michael Foods in Plainview/Bloomfield. The donation was made to help sponsor the senior food program at the center. The check was presented by Mitch Todd and representatives of Michael Foods, and donated to Manager Diane Elwood of the Plainview Social Center.
Junior wrestlers continue to improve
Plainview Pirate Junior High wrestlers traveled to Petersburg to participate in a triangular with Boone Central (BC) and Norfolk Catholic (NC) on Monday, Dec. 7. To find out how the junior wrestlers did, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Wrestling team earns first win of the season
The 2020-2021 Pirate wrestling team started their defense of their two consecutive state titles this weekend, kicking off the season with the annual Creighton Invitation on Saturday, December 5, and bringing home a first-place team title. To find out how each wrestler did, read this story in the Plainview News.
Inaugural Pirate bowling team hosts first duals
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First two duals for the 2020-2021 inaugural Plainview Pirate bowling season have already been completed. This is the first year high school bowling has been a part of the Nebraska School Activities Association as an "official" high school sponsored season sport. To read how the team did, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Students earn ServSafe certificates
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Students in Ronita Jacobsen's Culinary I class this year had the opportunity to participate in the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Handler course. To read more about ServSafe and the five sections the students studied, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Social Center has their annual Angel Tree up at the Center.
This tree is put up each year as a memorial tree in honor of loved ones that have passed away, or can be donated to a very special person. Each year, family members or friends donate money to the Center in honor of their loved ones.
An angel is then placed on the tree at the Center in memory of those loved ones.
At the end of the Christmas Season when the tree is taken down, the angel is then given to the donor.
“This is a great way to remember and honor your loved ones,” said Manager Diane Elwood. “If you are wanting to donate, please bring your donations in to the Center, or send them to P.O. Box 206.”
The Plainview Health Board agreed at a recent meeting to encourage a recommended policy for all local business owners to ask patrons to wear a mask while in their business.
Signs were created for business owners to hang in their establishments to encourage the recommendation, and while it is just a recommendation, the Board hopes locals will participate in wearing masks to help slow the spread of Covid-19 locally. Any business owner that might not be able to print the sign can pick one up at the City Offices if they wish to participate.
LENRD approved new irrigated acres and groundwater allocations
From the LENRD
Landowners within the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) boundaries recently had an opportunity to apply for new irrigated acres. The LENRD board approved applications for standard variances at their November board meeting. The full story can be found in the 'Family and Friends' section of the Plainview News, available now.
Winter sports season to hit full swing this week
With the fall season now behind- Plainview Public Schools will be moving into the winter season of sports and activities with continued COVID exceptions and changes to schedules and spectator rules for what's looking like the majority of the season. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read the full story.