The Plainview Pirates varsity football team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Understanding the NCDHD risk dial
Since the start of the Coronavirus, people have heard of North Central District Health Department's (NCDHD) risk dial. But what is the risk dial and what factors does the risk dial consider? To find out, and read a detailed description of each color, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity volleyball team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Demerath Card Shower
Word was received this week that Jim Demerath will be recovering from his lung transplant for two or three months at an apartment in Minnesota.
Jim and his wife, Jane, will be residing at:
22-27th Ave. SE, Apt. 806
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Cards and well wishes for a swift and healthy recovery would be appreciated by the family.
School seeking "Fame" nominees
Dr. Darron Arlt's first year serving as the superintendent of Plainview Public Schools was in 2016. It was during his second year when Dr. Arlt began thinking about creating a Plainview Public Schools Hall of Fame. To read all about the Hall of Fame, and how to nominate someone, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Polling sites will be available
Deadlines continue to advance for the 2020 General Election season that will be topped off with Election day on Tuesday, November 3. To find out when and where the Plainview polling sites will be, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity football team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Hoffman joins staff at PHS
Plainview Public Schools has welcomed 10 new teachers for the 2020-2021 academic year including a new first-grade teacher, Crystal Hoffman. To read all bout the new teacher, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity volleyball team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Sign-up begins Oct. 1 for new irrigated acres
Landowners within the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) boundaries, will have an opportunity to apply for new irrigated acres in some portions of the district this fall. The full story can be found in the agriculture section of the Plainview News, on stands now.
The Class of 2019-2020 Confirmands at Plainview United Methodist Church included (l to r): Pastor Mark Crist, Shayla Jacobsen, daughter of Shane and Ronita Jacobsen; Caden Ickler, son of Brian and Selena Ickler; Rece Frahm, son of Wyatt and Liz Frahm; Weston Hoffman, son of Rory and Paula Hoffman, and Trevin Petersen, son of Suzanne Petersen.
The Class of 2019-2020 Confirmand at the Crawford Valley United Methodist Church was Harrison Thor, son of Dr. James and Tami Thor.
New "mates" join Pirate crew
Plainview Public Schools welcomed 10 new "mates" to the Pirate crew this year in many core class categories with math and English, as well as choir, art, Title, media specialist, as well as two new paraeducators. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to get to know the new teachers.
X-C keeps running
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate cross country teams participated in two meets since last reporting. The runners competed against the Norfolk Catholic Cross Country team and the O'Neill team. To read who ran, including their time, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
New "mates" join Pirate crew
Plainview Public Schools welcomed 10 new "mates" to the Pirate crew this year in many core class categories with math and English, as well as choir, art, Title, media specialist, as well as two new paraeducators. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to get to know the new teachers.
Fall weather patterns predict early freeze, deepening drought
By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator
Typically this region doesn't see a damaging frost until around October 10. Covering un-harvested crops traps warmth around plants and acts as a physical barrier to freezing temperatures. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Kaintrel and Cherise Unger of Bennington, are new parents of twins: Zedekai Linx (left) and Laiklyn Elle (right), born September 3, 2020.
Zedekai Linx was born at 1:17 p.m weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 191/2 inches long. Laiklyn Elle was born at 1:19 p.m., weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 181/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Kent and Denise Friedrich of Norfolk, and Dave and Mary Unger of Norfolk and Sherry Unger and Richard Jurgens of Madison.
Great-grandparents are Dennis and Delores Hoffman and Ila Friedrich, all of Plainview.
The 2020 Junior Pirate football team played its first game at home Sept. 13 against the Creighton Bulldogs. The team includes, front row (l to r): Ethan Kemnitz, Garret Christensen, Jake Zuhlke, Caleb Thayer and Josiah Barron; second row: Jaxson Thompson, Connor Montgomery, Lucas Weber, Jaxon Jelinek, Colt Hoffman, Adryck Stewart, Beau Krause, Dalton Mozak and Aiden Hansen; third row: Collin Montgomery, Blake Foster, Colt Kromarek, Braedon Kment, Zach Frahm, Beau Johnson, Jensen Kumm, Dominic White and Cole Christensen; fourth row: Wyatt Schroth, Jaegar Frahm, Bastion Curtiss, Hunter Meyer, Aiden Hamilton, Max Weber, Cody Hoffman and Kohen Lingenfelter; and Coaches: Patrick Thompson, Ward Frahm, Wyatt Frahm, Abe Meyer and Kevin Lingenfelter. Not Pictured: Carson Davids, Coach Dallas Hansen
Alt new State Farm agent
At the end of June, long-time Plainview State Farm Agent, Bob Arlt, announced his retirement. Prior to his retirement, State Farm approached Annette Alt, who has been a State Farm Agent for 10 and a half years, and her husband, Andy, to expand their territory to serve the Plainview area. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Plainview Manor residents back home after COVID outbreak
The Plainview Whispering Pines Assisted Living has 10 residents living in the facility. On September 8, one of the resident's tested positive for the Coronavirus. Since testing positive, the resident has been moved from their room and is no longer in the facility. The other residents are remaining in isolation and were tested for the virus with the results coming back negative. To read the full story, including an update on the manor residents, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Council approves budget for 2020-2021 fiscal year
City council members approved the city budget and tax request for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during their meeting on September 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the city library. The council also approved two other pieces of business, the first being a wage increase for Interim Police Chief Jerry Newumann for his additional responsibilities, and the hiring of a maintenance worker for the city. The full minutes from the meeting can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.