From Senator Tom Briese’s Office Nebraska District 41 One of the most popular legislative bills in recent memory is coming back for 2021: Ending the twice-yearly changing of the clocks that comes with Daylight Saving Time. Nebraska State Senator Tom Briese, who represents district 41 in the Unicameral Legislature, introduced LB 283 today, which is nearly... READ MORE >
From the NCDHD: By the end of the week, North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) will move to COVID-19 Vaccination Phase1B in Antelope, Brown, Boyd, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Pierce, and Rock Counties. As Phase 1A partners wrap up vaccinations this week, NCDHD will commence vaccinating those 75 years and older on Thursday, January 14, 2021. ... READ MORE >
Citing COVID concerns, CHI Plainview Hospital held a virtual tree parade this year, asking those interested to send pictures of their trees. Chapter FE PEO CHI Health Tree City of Plainview Dove Tree Frontier Insurance Healing Hands Wellness Madison County Bank Plainview Social Center Town Country Agency READ MORE >
From the Nebraska School Activities Association Circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic are constantly changing and vary from community to community. Difficult decisions will have to be made from week to week or even day to day. The health and safety of students, staff, and local communities remain the priority of the NSAA as we provide opportunities to... READ MORE >
From the LENRDPhase 1 of the Willow Creek Dam High Artesian Pressure Mitigation Project was approved at the December meeting of the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors. The board authorized an agreement with HDR Engineering for the project design to mitigate the high artesian pressures at the dam, with a cost not to exceed $50,032.... READ MORE >
Governor Pete Ricketts announced late last week that the State is moving from the “yellow” to “blue” phase of its coronavirus pandemic response plan. As a result, the State of Nebraska has issued new Directed Health Measures (DHMs) effective 12:01 AM on Thursday, December 24, 2020. The new DHMs change some of the restrictions put in place to help manage the... READ MORE >
By: Jane Schuchardt Start with a top-ranked Nebraska county, pull in a powerhouse Rural Fellows duo, add an energetic mentor and what do you get? A formula for marketing success in Pierce County and four of its communities. When speaking of the summer 2020 Rural Fellows she supervised, “I’d hire them again in a heartbeat,” said Pierce County Economic... READ MORE >
From the DHHS As of this morning, 8,985 Nebraskans have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine since the first shipments began arriving in the state a week ago, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The first round of vaccines were targeted to hospital and health care workers providing direct patient care, as well... READ MORE >
Students of Ellie Myers’ musical instruction held a Winter Recital last week at the United Church of Christ in Plainview. Those performing were, clockwise (l to r):Max Weber, Marlena Curtiss, Samantha Weber, Bastion Curtiss, Lucas Weber, Jake Zuhlke and Instructor Ellie Myers. READ MORE >
Phyllis Weber (Mrs. Leslie) joined Mt. Vernon Chapter #84, Order of the Eastern Star December 12, 1950, and recently, Worthy Patron, Gale Retzlaff, presented her with her 70th-year pin from the Chapter. Worthy Matron, Joan Alexander gave words of congratulations. Weber held many offices through the years, included Worthy Matron in 1959 and 1978 and as a... READ MORE >
From the DHHS The first doses of the much anticipated COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Nebraska today. The State is expected to receive 4,875 doses of the Pfizer vaccine by the end of the day and 15,600 by week’s end. “We are all very excited to know that the Pfizer vaccine has begun to arrive in Nebraska. And although this marks the beginning of what we hope... READ MORE >
Plainview Pirates Boys’ BowlingBack Row: Sean Taylor, Ashton Donner, Kane Pollard, William Schauer; Front Row: Derek Rix, Luke Pellatz, Cody Gamble, Trevor Doerr Plainview Pirates Boys' BasketballBack Row: Ethan Rix, Reagan Choat, Tanner Stolp, Brendan Weber, Camden Dummer; Middle Row: Leighton Medina, Braden Waldow, Connor Nelson; Front Row: Colton... READ MORE >
Students in Jen Hodson’s sixth-grade class at Plainview Elementary recently held their annual pie fundraiser for 2020, totaling out as 601 total pies made and sold, and last year’s sixth-grade class presented their funds raised from last year’s sales to Plainview High School teacher Dean Boyer to help with expenses during his medical leave. Because of COVID-19 last... READ MORE >
Students and faculty at Plainview Public Schools recently welcomed the newest members to the National Honor Society at an induction ceremony held on Monday, Dec. 7. New Members for this year included: Seniors Jaxson Hoffman, son of Rory and Paula Hoffman Juniors Peace Akinnigbagbe, daughter of Kolawole and Abiola Akinnigbagbe Jozlyn... READ MORE >
Austin Pittet of Brunswick is presented a Quilt of Valor by Brunswick’s Verner A. Baird American Legion Post 357 and the Brunswick Auxiliary during the organizations’ annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Brunswick Fire Hall meeting room. The quilt was presented by auxiliary president Linda Wahrer and Vice President Janet Todd, who crafted the quilt,... READ MORE >
The Plainview Chamber, City of Plainview, Pierce County Economic Development and a host of volunteers have planned a number of holiday events this season will be culminating with a Hometown Holidays event on December 12. For those planning for the Christmas season, the Chamber has planned events for December 12-Hometown Holidays for local businesses and events, a... READ MORE >
The Plainview Chamber, City of Plainview, Pierce County Economic Development and a host of volunteers have planned a number of holiday events this season will be culminating with a Hometown Holidays event on December 12. For those planning for the Christmas season, the Chamber has planned events for December 12 – Hometown Holidays for local businesses and events,... READ MORE >
The Plainview Elementary Music department hosted a fundraiser online at DonorsChoose.com this week for a special event to raise funds for a project to purchase new instruments for student use, which was fully funded in the day it was available. The project, titled “Mallets In Music: Instruments for All” and with 25 donors, raised enough to fully-fund the project,... READ MORE >
With the recent increase in COVID infection reports, a movement to orange on the North Central District Health Department’s risk dial, and some “dialed back” Directed Health Measures by the State of Nebraska – Plainview Public Schools will be continuing with its winter sports season, but with a few new restrictions. Each student participant in the basketball,... READ MORE >
Five communities across the state are set to receive grants from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) under the Downtown Revitalization (DTR) funding opportunity of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for 2020. The City of Plainview applied for, and was awarded a grant under the DTR program for $435,000. The awards total... READ MORE >
CHI Health will implement additional visitation restrictions which started Wednesday, Nov. 4. This most recent move comes in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state. Beginning Nov. 4, patients hospitalized at CHI Health facilities are only allowed visits from one healthy adult support person per day. A support person is someone... READ MORE >
Submitted Article The winter season is upon us, which for many means holiday celebrations filled with family and friends. This builds anticipation for those good times; however, for others this time of year can be a reminder of lost loved ones, lack of access to family traditions, or other changes that may bring about stress and anxiety. According to the... READ MORE >
The Plainview Social Center released information on its social media page this week noting that the Center would be closed, effective Monday, Nov. 2, with a plan to open next Monday, Nov. 9. The letter that was posted to the social media page said that no meals would be served during this time, as a concern for staff and guests. On Monday, Nov. 9 the Center... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 3 Americans will take to the polls for the 2020 General Election – with a presidential ticket leading the ballot, all the way down to numerous local races for Board of Education and City Council, among others. Polling places will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 8 p.m. – with many ballots being cast with mail-in procedure this... READ MORE >
Shoppers and patrons of Plainview Chamber businesses will have the opportunity to win a free turkey this season, during the Chamber’s “28 Days of Turkeys,” which starts this week. The Plainview Chamber membership approved the purchase of turkeys again this year to give away in weekly drawings each week through November 25. All patrons of those Chamber member... READ MORE >
The City of Plainview was alerted to a high nitrate test in one of the City wells late last week, and started posting notices to the community Friday, warning of the elevated level. According to the official testing document, which appears to have changed since the last time any water issues were reported, noted that the “City of Plainview has high levels of... READ MORE >
From the NSAA As the fall regular season draws to a close, the NSAA calls upon member schools to host sub-districts, districts, and playoffs for the NSAA. In most activities, the team with the highest seed earns the right to host these events. In other activities, member schools volunteer to host. The health and safety of students, staff, and local... READ MORE >
Members of the “Class of 2033” in the Plainview Public School’s class, led by Katie Wabs and Rhonda Arlt, include, back row (l to r): Charlotte May, Charlee Weaver, Elizabeth Polt, Josephine Wells, Harper Stec, Peyton Mauro, Merrit Tarr, Kendra Eisenmann, Lexi Abram, Extyn Anderson, Gunnar Doty and Ariyana Clark; and front row (l to r): Penny Porter, Stormie... READ MORE >
At the board’s September meeting, the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board of Directors voted to officially declare a drought across the district, which is comprised of all or parts of 15 counties in northeast Nebraska. The LENRD board will continue to meet and discuss potential plans to respond if conditions worsen to a D4 drought. Their... READ MORE >
The fundraiser planned to benefit the Boyer family has been moved to the alternate date, October 3, by organizers. The event has been planned to give assistance to the Dean and Christi Boyer family, as Dean had recently been diagnosed with leukemia and started treatments last month. The benefit includes a 4-person golf scramble with hole prizes and meal... READ MORE >
By: Steve RasmussenNFS District Forester With the heat of summer now mostly done, the trees and shrubs will begin to get prepared for the fall and winter months. Fall is a transition time for long lived plants like trees that are switching over from the active growing season to the season of dormancy and maintenance through the winter. With only a couple of months... READ MORE >
The Pierce County American Legion bingo stand at the county fairgrounds is currently "under construction". Legionnaire Rodney Kollars of Osmond was appointed by the Pierce County Legion posts to oversee the repairs to the bingo stand. Kollars said, the past few weeks volunteers have been helping, working with Seth Noble and Paul Kollars, both veterans, of Noble &... READ MORE >
According to the CHI Health Plainview insert this month, the local facility has become partnered with TestNebraska to open availability for local testing for Covid-19. The local hospital will be utilized as a testing site for TestNebraska on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those wishing to be tested must register at... READ MORE >
The Plainview City Council met for near 11 hours last Friday, Aug. 28, for a special meeting of the full council with a mediator, Police Chief Bruce Yosten, and a host of attorneys for representing both sides. The purpose of the meeting was to attempt to find a resolution to the two cases filed against the City of Plainview by Police Chief Bruce Yosten – a... READ MORE >
The 2020 Pierce County Valuations were released this past week by the Pierce County Assessor, with numbers bucking the statewide trend of increases, with Pierce County at least, seeing a decrease of near $21.5 million in overall valuation. Each year the Pierce County Assessor values property – real estate, personal property and centrally valued – to provide... READ MORE >
By: Mike Renning News Staff Just as everything everyone has done over the past six months, the Lewis & Clark Conference has laid out the COVID-19 rules for each school in the conference. Each school laid out its own rules, and each is a bit different. The rules should be helpful in determining masks, chairs and food when traveling to away games... READ MORE >
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified granting women the right to vote. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Amendment. The Nebraska Legislature passed a limited suffrage act in 1917 giving women the right to vote in municipal elections and for presidential electors. However, women still could not vote for candidates for statewide offices.... READ MORE >
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has released the 2020 NSAA Fall Season Guidelines effective as of August 4, 2020. Each school has the authority to determine if it will participate in the 2020 Fall Season. During the season it will be the responsibility of the host school to provide administrative oversight in compliance with established COVID-19... READ MORE >
The third-annual Forever Pirates golf tournament and “reunion” was held on August 1, with 62 alumni from graduating classes of Plainview Public Schools representing 30 classes from 1969 to 2019 at the tournament. The classes with the greatest attendance (four from each) were 1970, 1982 and 2004. Alumni were encouraged to make teams of their classes for the... READ MORE >
With school just around the corner, the faculty and staff at Plainview Public Schools have been working hard to ensure a safe and healthy return on August 13th. While students are at school, every precaution will be taken to follow the health guidelines that have been set out by the Nebraska Department of Education in conjunction with the Center for Disease... READ MORE >
Plainview’s Zoning Board gathered for their regular meeting on Monday August 3rd at 7 p.m. in the library conference room. Along with approving recommendations for building permits, the board also heard a presentation from TC Energy about their application for a special use permit for a temporary workforce housing RV camp and contractor yard, that would... READ MORE >
From the IANR A Nebraska staff member was part of a dramatic rescue at Plainview Country Club in Plainview, Nebraska on June 27. Scott Holly, professional golf management internship coordinator at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and Andrew Robertson, a PGM program alumnus and friend of Holly, were at the country club last month for the annual Plainview... READ MORE >
By: The PHS Administration team We are within a month of the day most everyone has been anticipating for months...a resumption of school and the “normalcy” of a routine for school-age children and school leaders. Your administrative team has been meeting at least weekly since mid-March trying to digest the incessant flow of information on best/safest... READ MORE >
An updated look for the Plainview News website, www.theplainviewnews.com, was launched last week, bringing a new style and increased functionality to the paper’s online presence and adding a new feature, a distinct mobile app for use on all mobile devices. “It was past-due time for an upgrade,” said Publisher Brook D. Curtiss, “The News website had... READ MORE >
By: Sandy Schroth Special to the News Brunswick residents will see an increase in the cost of water on their next village bill. The village board of trustees approved raising rates, when the board met last Wednesday in the fire hall community room. The change is effective immediately, with water used since July 1 to be billed at the new rates. A... READ MORE >
The Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal will reopen to the public with limited hours and timed tickets beginning July 1. Additional restrictions will apply for the safety of visitors, staff and researchers. Ashfall Fossil Beds will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. A limited number of tickets will be available... READ MORE >
Submitted Article Tucker Knaak won the Plainview Open Golf Tournament over the weekend by shooting 137, (seven under par for 36 holes) with previous two time winner, Sam Meuret, close behind, finishing at 139. The Players enjoyed good weather over the weekend even though Sunday was a bit breezy at times. This all started on April 15th when about a... READ MORE >
Last Wednesday, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In addition to revising the full forgiveness application,... READ MORE >
By: Sandy Schroth Special to the News Brunswick residents will likely see an increase in their monthly water bills. Richard Burch with Midwest Assistance Program was scheduled to address the village board of trustees when they met June 10 at the fire hall community room, regarding the village water system’s compliance with United States Department of... READ MORE >
List opens Highway 20 Studio in old Colette's Shortly after Colette Halsey put her business, Colette’s Beauty, on the market back in December, Jesslyn Aschoff-List saw it as an opportunity to own her own salon, Hwy 20 Studio. “The name for the salon is pretty self-explanatory,” said List. “It sits right on Highway 20 where a lot of traffic goes through, so I... READ MORE >
Arlt plans retirement from State Farm office Long-time Plainview State Farm Agent Bob Arlt, and his assistant Patsy Alexander, have announced their retirement from the office as of the end of June. A new agent, Annette Alt, has already been assigned to this area with offices in Columbus and Pierce as well. An open house for Alt and a retirement party for Arlt and... READ MORE >
A fire was called in to the Plainview Fire Department last week that had started at the Plainview Tree Dump. Firefighters responded in minutes, and had the fire out within literal seconds by dumping tons of water and foam on the fire - I made that up. READ MORE >
From the NSAA All remaining NSAA activity practices and competitions, including district and state competitions, have been cancelled for this school year. These cancellations are part of a new Directed Health Measure issued by Governor Ricketts. Bylaw 3.2.7 (Summer activities) will go into effect on May 26th. In the interim, Bylaw 3.2.6.1 (School-Year,... READ MORE >
The Public Library is setting up a “Book Race” during these locked in the house days for the children out there who are book readers. This race is for all students sixth-grade and younger, and will run April 6 through May 6. Each reader will read or have read to them an age appropriate number of books. The students can only count the books... READ MORE >
Among the businesses, schools and government agencies that are closing, postponing and cancelling events - the Plainview News wants to be conscientious of any efforts to self-quarantine or stay separated. To that end - the News will be provided on our website - for free - until the "quarantines" have ended and things return to normal life. We feel the need to... READ MORE >
When the high school basketball teams from two of your communities take the court against each other, it's the perfect time to have a little fun as well! Kevin from our Plainview location and Tyler from our Creighton location squared off at halftime of the Creighton vs. Plainview basketball game for a free throw shooting contest! Each of them shot free throws for... READ MORE >