From the Nebraska State Activities Association:
The NSAA Membership voted 31 to 20 FOR adding Bowling as a sanctioned NSAA activity.
The NSAA Membership voted 28 to 23 AGAINST adding Girls Wrestling as a sanctioned NSAA activity. The NSAA Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 to add Girls Wrestling as an EMERGING sport.
Complete results from the 2020 NSAA Representative Assembly are available on the NSAA website at https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/leg/repmin.pdf.
Recycling "no-no's"
The City of Plainview issued a reminder that medical devices, especially those with needles, are not allowed in the recycling bins. Though the plastic may be recyclable, the needles, and the medical nature creates a situation that is unsafe for collectors and city workers.
Responses to 2020 Census will help local communities
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes and is safe, secure, and confidential. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Pierce County remains with few confirmed cases
North Central District Health Department would like to provide an update to district residents on a case adjustment. To read the case counts per county for the NCDHD as of May 9, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Board approves 1:1, summer work
Board members discussed summer improvement projects, took action on implementing a 1 to 1 digital device program for students, and handled several personnel actions for the school's staff. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read more.
Tom Kuether moves to General ballot
Unofficial election results on late Tuesday night moved one Republican candidate for Pierce County Commissioner forward to the General Election this November. To read the rest of the story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
All Class Reunion canceled to 2021
The 2020 Plainview All Class Banquet has been canceled for this summer, and rescheduled for June 5, 2021 with the classes of 1970 and 1971 both being honored as the "50 Year" classes.
Organizers considered moving the event, but too many of the honored classes were unable to meet, or canceled as well.
Legion Auxiliary names essay contest winners
The Plainview American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #148 again sponsored their annual essay contest. This year's topic was "How can we address the health and well-being of our veterans, military, and their families?" To read the list of contest winners, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Festival postponed until August 8-9
The Plainview Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone the 2020 Klown Festival from the first full weekend in June to a date in August. To read more on this postponed event, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
School graduation plans announced
PHS 7-12 Principal Kyle Schmidt announced tentative plans for a graduation ceremony. The date to celebrate the seniors will be July 11 and the school is hopeful to have prom on July 24. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
NTHS induction held for high school seniors
National Technical Honor Society inducted five members into its chapter this year, although the induction ceremony is unable to be held. To read more on the Plainview chapter, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Michael Foods employees were in Plainview on Wednesday of last week to help deliver boxes of food to anyone that wanted one. The boxes contained mainly eggs and potatoes and were handed out by Michael Foods employees and volunteers to a number of communities around northeast Nebraska.
National Guard holds testing in area
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) assisted the Nebraska National Guard on Friday, April 17th with one-time testing events held in O'Neill and Bloomfield. Find this story on the front page in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
"Blackout Bingo" made to help local eateries
The Pierce County Economic Development card allows for customers to patronize businesses that serve food, cross off what they've order (with receipt as proof) and once the card has been blacked out, they can be entered into a drawing. Find the bingo card on the front page of the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Rutledge wins PEO Grant for nursing
Debra Rutledge has been awarded a $1,000 Program for Continuing Education grant by the International Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood. Chapter FE, Plainview sponsored Rutledge for this grant. To read more, find this story in the Plainview News.
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of the first positive COVID-19 case in Pierce County. NCDHD has initiated contact investigations and have been rapidly assessing potential exposures to determine next steps. At this time, NCDHD believes this case is contained. NCDHD has been in communications with all identified close contacts and they are in self-quarantine (staying home) and will be actively monitored twice daily by public health officials. Additional details on the case will be shared as they are acquired.
"Quarantine Cooking" newest channel
Plainview Public Schools Junior High/Senior High School Principal, Kyle Schmidt, has been busy working alongside Mrs. Heather Thompson and Dr. Darron Arlt to ensure students and staff have a successful semester online. But when Principal Schmidt is not working at school, he can be found at home cooking with his five year-old daughter, Harper, on their own YouTube channel. To read this story in its entirety, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News. Or, find this story in our e-edition which can be found at theplainviewnews.com