Along with the new paving project, the Plainview Board of Education recently approved the purchase of a new video board to attach to the top of the Plainview Football field scoreboard.
The Board was recently completed and was in use at the first home football game against Pender two weeks ago. According to financials in the Board packet, the video board, stand, pavement, electrical and hookups ended up totaling just more than $50,000 for the additional video board to be attached and mounted with the current scoreboard.
The Board was recently completed and was in use at the first home football game against Pender two weeks ago. According to financials in the Board packet, the video board, stand, pavement, electrical and hookups ended up totaling just more than $50,000 for the additional video board to be attached and mounted with the current scoreboard.
North Central Public Power continues their “Phase 3” upgrade of the Plainview electrical system that was started in May. Crews have been working the entire area from south 9th Street west to 1st Street, replacing poles, running new wire and installing new equipment
The Plainview Public School Board of Education and the Osmond Community Schools Board of Education will meet in a joint-special session on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Plainview at the Public School’s Tartan Gym (enter from the south main entrance).
Purpose of this meeting is to share information about possible high school cooperative agreements for Football and Basketball beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and to receive input from patrons.
The meeting is open to the public.
Purpose of this meeting is to share information about possible high school cooperative agreements for Football and Basketball beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and to receive input from patrons.
The meeting is open to the public.
On Sunday 31 August family and friends gathered at Zion Lutheran Church in Plainview to celebrate Shirley Wacker’s half birthday. She is 93.5 years old.
A program was presented featuring musical performances by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a few family friends and a dog.
John and Rachel Cosby surprised Grandma Wacker when they informed her that Rachel was pregnant with her first great great grandchild, due this coming March.
The program concluded with the singing of Happy Birthday, accompanied by Tubas.
Coffee and cake was served.
A program was presented featuring musical performances by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a few family friends and a dog.
John and Rachel Cosby surprised Grandma Wacker when they informed her that Rachel was pregnant with her first great great grandchild, due this coming March.
The program concluded with the singing of Happy Birthday, accompanied by Tubas.
Coffee and cake was served.
During Fridays Pirate victory over the Pendragons the Plainview 2005 championship football team was honored. During half-time Dr. Darron Arlt presented a plaque to the assembled members of the team, inducting them into the Plainview Public Schools’ Hall of Fame.
The team's nomination blank and plaque that will hang in the hallway at PHS reads:
“It’s not how you start, its how you finish. That cliché speaks to the seniors on the 2005 Pirate football team who won just 3 games their first two seasons only to finish with 19 wins their last two seasons. It’s also fitting to describe the 2005 team who dropped their first game of the season before Coach Joe Anderson led them to 11 wins in their final 12 games including a 15 point win in the state title game at UNL’s Memorial Stadium. Ten players on the 2005 team earned postseason honors making this one of the most decorated teams in the proud history of Plainview Pirate Football.”
The team's nomination blank and plaque that will hang in the hallway at PHS reads:
“It’s not how you start, its how you finish. That cliché speaks to the seniors on the 2005 Pirate football team who won just 3 games their first two seasons only to finish with 19 wins their last two seasons. It’s also fitting to describe the 2005 team who dropped their first game of the season before Coach Joe Anderson led them to 11 wins in their final 12 games including a 15 point win in the state title game at UNL’s Memorial Stadium. Ten players on the 2005 team earned postseason honors making this one of the most decorated teams in the proud history of Plainview Pirate Football.”
Plainview FCCLA has partnered with Mary’s Café in hosting the next Red Cross Blood Drive. The drive will be held Wednesday, September 17, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the back room at Mary’s Café.
Donors should use the back entrance. Forty donations is the goal for the drive set by the Red Cross, which is a huge but achievable goal for the community.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 402-582-4991 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org or through the Red Cross App.
The Plainview Manor Foundation has started a fundraiser raffle for a patriotic quilt that will be drawn on Veterans Day.
The raffle proceeds will go to support the purchase of a new Broda Chair, a specially designed geriatric chair that is more comfortable for residents to sit in, and can be tipped back for better positioning.
Tickets can be purchased at the Manor office, or from any Manor Foundation member, and the quilt to be raffled will be on display in the Manor entry way.
The raffle proceeds will go to support the purchase of a new Broda Chair, a specially designed geriatric chair that is more comfortable for residents to sit in, and can be tipped back for better positioning.
Tickets can be purchased at the Manor office, or from any Manor Foundation member, and the quilt to be raffled will be on display in the Manor entry way.
The Knox County Board of Supervisors has placed Knox County Attorney Hanna Knox Jensen on suspension without pay for her position for one year, eliminated the position of Deputy County Attorney and discharged Chief Deputy Dan Henery and 911 Coordinator Heather Kienow via administrative action on August 27.
The action is immediate, and in a response to findings from a year-long investigation by Special Counsel into "courthouse security" that indicated closed session had been unknowingly listened to in a second microphone that had been recently installed.
A full report will be listed on the Knox County website and details will appear in this week's news.
The action is immediate, and in a response to findings from a year-long investigation by Special Counsel into "courthouse security" that indicated closed session had been unknowingly listened to in a second microphone that had been recently installed.
A full report will be listed on the Knox County website and details will appear in this week's news.
The Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island is coming up August 22 through September 1, 2025, and a number of north central and northeast Nebraska high school bands are attending to march at the Fair.
As in the past, Marching Bands from High Schools across Nebraska are invited to come and march through the state fairgrounds.
Those area schools, times and dates for the performances are listed below:
Friday, August 22
12:15 pm Chambers Public School
Saturday, August 23
10:45 am Elkhorn Valley Public School
11:45 am Boyd County Public School
12:15 pm Verdigre Public School
Monday, August 25
10:30 am Plainview Public School
11:30 am Ainsworth Public School
Noon Stuart Public School
Wednesday, August 27
10:45 am Neligh-Oakdale Public School
As in the past, Marching Bands from High Schools across Nebraska are invited to come and march through the state fairgrounds.
Those area schools, times and dates for the performances are listed below:
Friday, August 22
12:15 pm Chambers Public School
Saturday, August 23
10:45 am Elkhorn Valley Public School
11:45 am Boyd County Public School
12:15 pm Verdigre Public School
Monday, August 25
10:30 am Plainview Public School
11:30 am Ainsworth Public School
Noon Stuart Public School
Wednesday, August 27
10:45 am Neligh-Oakdale Public School
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday August 27th, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1st & Pilcher St., Plainview, NE 68769.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
The Plainview class of 1970 gathered in Lincoln on August 8 to celebrate their 55th class reunion. Those present included front row (l-r): Mike Naprstek, Jim Krause, Linda Mullins Paesl, Linda Flesner Janovec, Ruth Demerath Risinger, Julie Dickinson Armstrong, Chuck Roach, and second row: (l-r) Gaylyn Alexander, Dianne Pendergast Friedrich, Jo Ann Pittack Schmadeke, Pam Hoffman Grosse, Cheryl Hoffman Lingenfelter, Joyce Schwanebeck Agena Back row (l-r) Denny Culbertson, Neil Wiegert, Gary Johnson
A new flag pole and flag were installed at Plainview Public Schools this week – courtesy of a donation from a Plainview alumni.
The Terry Young family donated the new pole, which was installed by Gayle Sellin, Bob McCabe and Nick and Lyle Lingenfelter, just near the Plainview Schools digital sign on the southwest corner of the block.
Terry Young was a 1959 graduate of Plainview High School, and was active in playing and coaching American Legion baseball in the late 1950s and early1960s.
The Terry Young family donated the new pole, which was installed by Gayle Sellin, Bob McCabe and Nick and Lyle Lingenfelter, just near the Plainview Schools digital sign on the southwest corner of the block.
Terry Young was a 1959 graduate of Plainview High School, and was active in playing and coaching American Legion baseball in the late 1950s and early1960s.
The Plainview Chamber of Commerce and CHI Health Plainview will be hosting their annual “back to school celebration” again this year, on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
All are invited to the event, which will be at the Band Shell Park this year, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A free meal will be provided by CHI Health Plainview, and the Chamber has lined up bounce houses.
All are invited to the event, which will be at the Band Shell Park this year, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A free meal will be provided by CHI Health Plainview, and the Chamber has lined up bounce houses.
The graduating class of 2000 from Plainview High School gathered on August 1 at Mary's Restaurant for their 25th Reunion. Several class members also golfed in the Forever Pirates Alumni Tournament on August 2nd. Those present included back row (l-r) Jason Johansen, Jason Halvorsen, Cory Wright, Kyle Lingenfelter, Marcus Powers, Brett Michael, Richard Naprstek, Tim Pudenz, Brian Hoffman. Front row (l-r) Heidi (Hitz) Kooiker, Michelle (Johnson) Herchenbach, Amanda (Poynter) Lingenfelter, Brandi Alexander, Stephanie (Mosel) Polt, Jamie (Jelinek) Weber, Courtney Retzlaff, Alan Foster.
From the Fair Board
The Outstanding Fair Supporter Award is presented to a person or business who has supported the Pierce County Fair in a number of ways. This year we are pleased to present this award to Justin Koehler of Koehler Seeds.
The Outstanding Fair Supporter Award is presented to a person or business who has supported the Pierce County Fair in a number of ways. This year we are pleased to present this award to Justin Koehler of Koehler Seeds.
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday July 23rd, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1st & Pilcher St., Plainview.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.
Dr. Oxygen will be presenting at the Plainview Public Library
on Tuesday, July 15th at 10:00 am.
This presentation is for all ages – children and adults alike.
Comedic Super Hero Scientist Dr. Oxygen has been educating children & adults on the finer points of science for 20-plus years. A Midwest native who has called Omaha home since 1990.
Tim Gilloon began the Dr. Oxygen science parties in 2013 as outlet to engage people in science. A show for all ages that unites minds and is fun for everyone. “Bringing Science to Life.”
on Tuesday, July 15th at 10:00 am.
This presentation is for all ages – children and adults alike.
Comedic Super Hero Scientist Dr. Oxygen has been educating children & adults on the finer points of science for 20-plus years. A Midwest native who has called Omaha home since 1990.
Tim Gilloon began the Dr. Oxygen science parties in 2013 as outlet to engage people in science. A show for all ages that unites minds and is fun for everyone. “Bringing Science to Life.”
The 2025 Men’s Open was hosted at the Plainview Country club this past weekend, with golfers from all over the country rising early to register a few weeks ago, and golf over the two-day event.
Taking first-place honors in the Championship flight this year was Dawson Peters with a 133, picking up a two stroke lead over Championship regular Sam Meuret who claimed second at 135. Hunter Giesselmann was third with 138, John Lapour was fourth, Kevin Drew finished fifth – both scoring 141, and Gage Burns sixth.
The President’s Flight winners were Mitch Todd at first with a 152 total. Next was Tim Knaak with 152 as well in second place, Ryan Asmussen was third with 153, and Thomas Harmon finished fourth with 153 as well.
Taking first-place honors in the Championship flight this year was Dawson Peters with a 133, picking up a two stroke lead over Championship regular Sam Meuret who claimed second at 135. Hunter Giesselmann was third with 138, John Lapour was fourth, Kevin Drew finished fifth – both scoring 141, and Gage Burns sixth.
The President’s Flight winners were Mitch Todd at first with a 152 total. Next was Tim Knaak with 152 as well in second place, Ryan Asmussen was third with 153, and Thomas Harmon finished fourth with 153 as well.
Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with Nebraska Game & Parks, Lewis and Clark NRD, and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, invites livestock producers and land managers to attend a Summer Pasture Walk on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Trent Arens Farm, located at 88184 528 Ave, Verdigre.
This free event provides a hands-on opportunity to observe and discuss pasture management strategies in a working livestock system.
Attendees will engage with Extension educators, partner representatives, and fellow producers on topics including forage production, grazing management, and pasture improvement.
No registration is required. For more information, contact a local Nebraska Extension 402-254-6821.
This free event provides a hands-on opportunity to observe and discuss pasture management strategies in a working livestock system.
Attendees will engage with Extension educators, partner representatives, and fellow producers on topics including forage production, grazing management, and pasture improvement.
No registration is required. For more information, contact a local Nebraska Extension 402-254-6821.
The Knox County Attorney’s Office reported on June 27 that on June 27, 2025, Alias Reed plead No Contest to First Degree Murder for killing Curt Strom and First Degree Murder for killing William Reffett in Bloomfield, Neb. on Feb. 20, 2024. District Judge James G. Kube accepted the pleas in the District Court in Madison, and set sentencing for July 29, 2025 in the Knox County District Court in Center.
The mandatory sentence for each charge is Life in Prison without Parole. The State dropped two charges of Use of a firearm to Commit a Felony and waived seeking the death penalty.
Knox County Attorney, Hanna Knox Jensen, thanked the Nebraska State Patrol, the Bloomfield Police Department, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for their thorough and professional investigation of these crimes.
The mandatory sentence for each charge is Life in Prison without Parole. The State dropped two charges of Use of a firearm to Commit a Felony and waived seeking the death penalty.
Knox County Attorney, Hanna Knox Jensen, thanked the Nebraska State Patrol, the Bloomfield Police Department, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for their thorough and professional investigation of these crimes.