![Near 1000 folks attended the J.E. Meuret Grain 100th anniversary celebration in Brunswick last weekend.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_3809f6ef-ee17-44bc-9908-23b1e785488e.png)
June 30, 2023
The J.E. Meuret Grain Company 100th anniversary celebration came off without a hitch in Brunswick last Saturday evening, June 24 with hundreds of family, friends, neighbors and emp...
![Kendra Gardner took home the specially engraved gun in memory of Brandon during the raffle drawing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_8c47a5bc-d99f-4af3-b62e-083b3c4248cd.jpeg)
June 28, 2023
The Seventh Annual Brandon Gerdes Memorial Trap Shoot was held on Saturday June 10, 2023, at The Northeast Nebraska Shooting Association. In addition to the Annual Trap Shoot, a ...
![Kyler Mosel (bottom) wrestled against a 51-0 competitor, winning 7-6 and adding to his 53-0 record.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_54a8226a-1690-4acc-8c78-54b97382692c.jpg)
June 26, 2023
Kyler Mosel, a graduated senior at Plainview High School, and State Champion/medalist athlete, competed in the 2023 NSWCA Senior All-Star Dual wrestling event on June 10. The Dua...
![Those dignitaries at the ribbon cutting included (l to r): Bob Smith (PCED Board/Mayor), Jeremy Tarr (PCED Board/city admin), Courtney Retzlaff, Kevin Lingenfelter (LB840 Board), Jody Born, Chad Anderson (Pierce city administrator & PCED Board), Robert Wehrer (PCED Board/Village of Hadar council member, Jim & Laurie Meuret (project investors/owners), Martin Griffith (NENEDD housing construction manager) Christine Rasmussen (Northeast Nebraska DED housing specialist), Mandy Gear (NENEDD housing staff), me, Kelly Cobb (Project manager Green Gables Contracting), Barry Dekay (senator).](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_14824076-0f3e-40d6-b093-9f6a9fa09741.png)
June 23, 2023
The City of Plainview, Pierce County Economic Development group and the Nebraska Workforce Housing group, part of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, hosted an open ho...
![Helping Hands for Christ serve community](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_c7deda83-54a5-4608-9efb-51b3fd9abc90.png)
June 21, 2023
Helping Hands for Christ had a very good day of service Monday, June 12th. There were nine junior high and senior high students who gave of their time to serve others. They were, ...
![Lori Stueckrath](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_e0185415-9ebf-49f6-a04f-5f9edf4d9760.png)
June 19, 2023
The Plainview High School Hall of Fame added six to its newest class of 2023 with presentations and announcements held during the Klown Festival, on Saturday, June 3. Family, frien...
![J.E. Meuret Grain's current management (l to r): James Meuret, Riley Meuret, Matt Meuret, Jim Meuret, John Meuret Sr., Pat Meuret, Justin Meuret and John Meuret.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_d8fd82f3-b87d-436a-a0de-f8c44caaaebe.jpg)
June 17, 2023
A family-owned agribusiness in Brunswick, will mark a rare feat: celebrating 100 years in business with a “Centennial Celebration” in the community on June 24. J.E. Meuret Grain ...
![Long-time City Attorney Bruce D. Curtiss (center with plaque) was honored for his years of service at May’s City Council meeting, pictured here with Council members: Bryon Alder, Jody Born, Mayor Bob Smith, Corrine Janovec and Tyler Sanne.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_0d62ac1d-254f-4585-99b7-93675e5b8253.jpg)
June 14, 2023
Bruce D. Curtiss, J.D., announced at the May, 2023 meeting of the Plainview City Council, his intention to resign at that meeting as the designated City Attorney for the City of Pl...
![Lois (Blunck) Steuckrath was the oldest alumni in attendance. She graduated with the Class of 1939.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_b1bae922-e8e1-4823-bb34-d08685e86913.jpg)
June 12, 2023
Plainview High School alumni gathered for their 35th Annual Banquet, Saturday, June 3rd. Approximately 185 alumni and guests enjoyed gathering at the Tartan gym for a 12 noon banqu...
![Jody Born, Abbie Kromarek, Brook Curtiss](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_4c4d25d0-0c06-4fca-86ea-8646a3f641f1.jpg)
June 10, 2023
The Plainview Chamber of Commerce received and weighed nominations for the 2023 “Outstanding” awards, giving out five plaques during the entertainment at the Bandshell Park last Sa...
![Emiliano Solorzano-Vargas](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_92fe5d52-11af-49aa-acba-2b713aff1930.png)
June 7, 2023
On Wednesday, May 24th Plainview Elementary celebrated their accomplishments for the year with an Awards Ceremony. Here are all the awards earned by Elementary students to culmin...
![Recent nursing graduates (l to r): Katlyn Krueger, Jordyn Albin, CHI’s Vice President of Patient Services, Minnie Sauser, Hailee Horst and Devin Ehrenberg. Picture from CHI Social Media.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_3b4dd27f-a8d8-4ee6-b00e-be9a33905f67.jpg)
June 4, 2023
Associate degree - nursing (ADN) and practical nursing students were recognized during a special ceremony at Northeast Community College in Norfolk recently with the presentation o...
![Pleasant View Cemetery was decorated with flags flying on Monday, May 29.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_b43224a7-7a36-4b7e-91aa-7945502c8f2e.png)
June 2, 2023
The Plainview American Legion Post #148 and its Auxiliary hosted the 2023 Memorial Day ceremony in the Pirate Auditorium of Plainview Public Schools on Monday morning. This year’s ...
![Farmers Pride donates to PBCF building fund](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_575853d1-1278-458c-a399-6f1baff46c58.jpg)
May 31, 2023
On May 23rd, 2023, Farmers Pride Cooperative and CoBank presented the Plainview Possible Campaign with a $5,000 matching funds grant to help fund the Plainview Community Center. P...
![Governor Pillen signs 12 week ban into law](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_c477a854-4d16-4811-afbb-236a6f092d40.jpg)
May 29, 2023
On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen, joined by over 30 senators, signed LB574 into law. The bill includes a 12-week abortion ban, which takes effect immediately, and includes regulatio...
![The Plainview Pirate boys track team with the State Championship trophy - competitors (l to r): Lenyn Ickler, Tanner Frahm, Kyler Mosel, Spencer Hille, Jordan Mosel, Karter Lingenfelter and Rece Frahm.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_89c66cfa-d8e2-4beb-9ee2-9b1d4cb14a86.png)
May 26, 2023
The Plainview Pirate boys’ track team made a run the second day of the State invite in Omaha last Saturday, and capped off their individual medalist total with Plainview’s first-ev...
![Flag Display Relocated to Social Center Wall](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_fa6c0f5b-f35f-472b-8a2a-b813275df45b.png)
May 24, 2023
The American Legion Flag display that was formerly hanging in the old American Legion Club, now Mary’s Restaurant, has been relocated to the Plainview Social Center. “This display ...
![Junior High Pirates end season at home](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_ede98bb5-ca36-4d63-ac09-089f708f455a.png)
May 22, 2023
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate track teams hosted seven other schools last Tuesday, May 9 at the Pirate track for an invitational, and both teams finished in the top five. On...
![Teams win both men and women’s titles at Districts...](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_7c62ef83-00c3-4592-8aa3-7139be1e4dea.png)
May 18, 2023
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate track teams scored nearly identical team scores to take a double-championship, winning the boys and girls titles at the District Track meet hel...
![NCTA students who competed in the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference in Modesto, Calif. (L-R) Ben Ochs, Jetmore, Kan.; Taylor Wilson, Hastings, Neb.; Emma Harms, Sterling, Neb.; Heidi Wilkerson, Mauriceville, Texas; Dani Layland, Elk River, Minn; Jozlyn Anderson, Plainview, Neb.; Haley Robb, Doniphan, Neb.; Codi LaBorde, Milliken, Colo.; Gavin Tremblay, Hoxie, Kan.; Nolan Buss, Stockton, Kan.; and Garrett Thielen, Dorrance, Kan.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_b6eac99c-aee7-402f-9753-9437157d7ddb.jpg)
May 17, 2023
Last year, NCTA hosted the North America Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, bringing students from far and wide to the region. This year, the team ventured far away to Modesto J...