"No major problems with Nebraska voting"
From the Nebraska Secretary of State
The 2020 General Election is officially in the books. Members of the Board of State Canvassers reviewed and approved the results of the statewide election. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News, available now.
One Act ends season at District
The Plainview Pirate One Act troupe performed their 2020 production, "If They Could Talk" for friends and family in attendance on Sunday, Nov. 29 in the Pirate Auditorium. To find out how the team did at districts, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
DHHS Issues New Directed Health Measures for Nebraskans
A new Directed Health Measure was released by Governor Pete Ricketts and the Department of Health and Human Services as of Tuesday, Dec. 1, and will be in effect until December 31, unless renewed or extended. To read details on the new rules, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Council denies TC Energy camp permit
Plainview city council members held a public hearing for the special use application for TC Energy during their special meeting on November 30. Following nearly an hour of comments and questions from the audience-both in person and online- the Council voted 2-1 to deny the permit as it was submitted. The full story can be found on the front page of the latest edition of the Plainview News, available now.
"Oh, [coniferous] Christmas Tree"
By: Pam Bergstrom, Forester, Nebraska Forest Service
"Ph Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Where Did You Come From?" So, when the Christmas Trees start to go up, or get taken down, do you ever ponder "Where did the Christmas Tree tradition come from" Well, today we will take a quick look at the history of the Christmas tree. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News, available now.
Junior High Lady Pirates take on Lady Braves
Veterans honored amid restrictions
Plainview Public Schools hosted the 2020 Veteran's Day program in a special way this year-still honoring veterans during the yearly recognition, but releasing the entire program online. To read about the online program, including where to find it, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The family of Larry Pellatz has requested a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on December 1. His family includes LuAnn (Tony) Doerr of Brunswick, Sandy Mosel of Orchard, Penny (Steve) Westover of Harrison, Daniel (Denise) Pellatz of Ashland, Wendy (Chad) Meisgeier of Omaha, and Amy (Jerad) Knott of Doniphan, 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Cards and well-wishes will reach Pellatz at 85772 528th Ave, Neligh, NE 68756.
The family of Ken and Darlene Stelling has requested a card shower in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary on November 27th, 2020.
They were married at Zion Lutheran Church in Plainview.
Their children include Dan (Melinda) Stelling of Pierce, Deb (Kip) Duerst of Norfolk, Denise (Mark) Wragge of Plainview, Dawn (Scott) Williams of Plainview and Dean (Melissa) Stelling of Norfolk. They have been blessed with 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Cards of congratulations will reach them at 407 North Main, Plainview, NE 68769.
A card shower has been requested for Edna Hardisty for her birthday on November 27.
Cards and well-wishes will reach her at the Creighton Care Center, 1603 Main St., Creighton, NE 68729.
Council to discuss water rate increase
City council members held their November meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the city library. Agenda items included discussion on a proposal to increase water rates for the community, a public hearing for the One and Six Year Street Plan, and possible updates to the city's snow emergency routes. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full meeting minutes.
Junior high wrestlers travel to Battle Creek
The Plainview Junior High Wrestlers traveled to Battle Creek for a substitute meet instead of wrestling at a quadrangular in Neligh on Thursday, Nov. 10. To read Coach Schumacher's comments and the individual results, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Homecoming Royalty runs in the family
For one Plainview family, being crowned Homecoming Queen runs in the family. Delores Christiansen-Horst was crowned Plainview Public School's Homecoming Queen in 1952. In 2001, one of Horst's granddaughter's was crowned Homecoming Queen. In 2020, Horst's other granddaughter was crowned Homecoming Queen. To read the story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
New Arrivals: Holland
Garret and Camille Holland of San Antonio, Texas, are the parents of a new son, Graham Sterling, born October 3, 2020.
He was born at 6:17 p.m., weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 21" long.
Grandparents are Kent and Denise Friedrich of Norfolk; Mark and Wendy Holland of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Doug and Debbie Ertz of Alamo, Calif.
Great-grandparents are Dennis and Delores Hoffman and Ila Friedrich, all of Plainview; Peggy Newman of San Antonio, Texas and Pat Holland of Scottsdale, Ariz.
New Arrivals: Stech
Aaron and Markie Stech of Plainview have announced the birth of a new son, Ryker Kale, born to them on October 27, 2020 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.
He weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz., was 21.5 inches long, and was welcomed home by two-year-old twin brothers, Rexin and Riggs.
Grandparents are Ronnie and Lynn Christiansen, and the late Lisa Christiansen, of Plainview, and Ronald and Terri Stech of Osmond. Great-grandparents are Edwin and Joy Christiansen; Sandra Cumming, and the late James Cumming; and Gerald Hoffart and the late Shirley Hoffart, all of Plainview; and the late Edwin and Bernadine Stech and Dwain and Evaline Hoeppner, all of Osmond.
Official results show large voter turnout
With 4,046 total votes cast in the 2020 election, Pierce County Clerk Shannon Wragge released 'official' totals that had been certified by the canvassing board for all local votes. The official election results can be found on the front page of the Plainview News, available now.
Eichberger confirmed
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Plainview held its confirmation on October 25, with one youth honored during the service.
Kaiden Richard Eichberger, son of Roger and Stephanie Eichberger of Plainview, received confirmation with Pastor Donna Fonner.
His sponsors were Mike and Lisa Ross of Pierce and Eric and Tammy Newland of New Braunfels, Texas.
Eichberger’s family attended the service, and dinner followed at Mary’s Restaurant.
Special guests were his siblings: Kaleb, Karissa and Keaton; and his grandparents, Evelyn Eichberger and Richard and Cheryln Hillrichs, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Accident claims life of alum, Husker
Reprinted with permission
By: Kevin Cole, Alia Conley, and Jessica Wade, Omaha World-Herald
Two standout wrestlers, one from UNL and the other from Iowa Western, died in a fiery crash early Thursday in central Lincoln.
Christian Miller was a junior on the Husker wrestling team and Max Hughes wrestled for the Iowa Western Community College Reivers. Both were 21. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.
New DHMs going into effect Wednesday, November 11
The new Directed Health Measures have been announced. All changes are statewide and took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. To read the detailed changes, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Lady Pirates end season on tough loss
By: Volleyball coaching staff
The Plainview Pirates 2020 volleyball season came to an end on October 26th with a heart breaking loss in a five set battle with the Osmond Tigers. To read more on the season, including how the ladies played in the conference tournament, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
