Unofficial vote results reported
The Pierce County Clerk and staff worked late into the evening on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd to provide results from the 2020 General Election for numerous state, county, and local races. To read the full list of unofficial vote results, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Zoning Board hears TC Energy changes for special use permit
The Plainview Zoning Board met for their regular meeting on October 26th. While there were no building permits up for consideration, the board did hold a public hearing for TC Energy for an adjustment to their special use permit. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Halloween came and went with a large crowd of youngsters and not-so-youngsters parading at the Plainview Manor, Plainview Schools and then visiting downtown businesses to “trick or treat” on Friday, prior to Saturday’s main evening event around town. Costumed youth and young-at-heart numbered near 200 in downtown Plainview on Friday, a larger crowd drawn by the unusually warm October 30th weather. Pictures are from the School’s social media pages of the elementary parade.
Stark serves in NECC Child program
From NECC
Students in the Early Childhood Education program at Northeast Community College are doing more than learning this semester, they are giving back to the community. Service projects are an important component to the program's students. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for the full story.
FCCLA members attend virtual conference
Submitted Article
Thirteen of Plainview's FCCLA members attended this year's District 8 Virtual Leadership Conference themed "Zoom into Your Future with FCCLA." To read more on the virtual conference, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Ziems named New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar
From NECC
A Northeast Community College graduate has been recognized for past excellence in and out of the classroom. Tait Ziems and 47 others from across the nation were named 2020 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholars by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society earlier this year. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News, available now.
4-H Holds Achievement Day Ceremony
From the Pierce County 4-H
The Pierce County 4-H Achievement Day was held October 18, 2020 in Pierce at the Pierce Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. To read all about the Achievement Day ceremony, including more photos, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Reminder:
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 a.m.
Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
New COVID relief funding available
A new phase of COVID Relief funding has been made available for select programs via online application October 21 through November 13. To read what the programs include, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Four-peat Championship won
The Plainview Junior Pirates football teams finished their season on Sunday by winning the league championship for the fourth straight season. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Pirates represent at Class D state invitational in Kearney
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate teams were represented at the 2020 Class D State Tournament this past weekend in Kearney, with some solid performances by three sophomores that qualified. The full story can be found on the front page of the Plainview News, available now.
Jim Gould named Star Ambassador
Jim Gould of Plainview received the Star Ambassador Award for his dedication and support of the Plainview Farmers Market this season. Gould attended the market each week and made it a point to visit with all the vendors and the customers making everyone feel special. Because of the goodwill that he brought to the market every week, he was recognized with this award.
Pirates win NSAA recognition
The Nebraska School Activities Association released its first season's "Believers and Achievers" student awardees, including three youth from Plainview Public Schools.
Seniors Riley Kaup, Colton Choat, and Brooklyn Kumm were named to the NSAA program this first release.
Students are required to be a part of an NSAA activity or athletic event, be involved in their local school and community and complete a citizenship essay to complete their application. Local schools nominate eligible students.
Only 48 seniors will be selected statewide for the 2020-21 school year.
Junior Lady Pirates compete at Wausa Tournament
Chamber, Manor planning trick or treat events for Friday, Oct. 30
Two Trick-or-Treat events have been planned for the community this year, with proper social distancing guidelines in mind for the little ghouls and goblins. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News for more details on the Spooktacular events.
Fire week noted at Zion...
On Wednesday, students at Zion Lutheran School in grades Preschool through Second grade were visited by firefighter Brian Bowman. He showed them his truck and explained fire safety and equipment firefighters use to help keep the community safe. Students are taught by Cindy Meyer and Krista Masat. Those participating included, back row (l to r): Firefighter Brian Bowman, Colby Doerr, Samantha Weber, Kirbee Doerr, Raelyn White, Jake Fischer, Jacob Berglund; and front row: Kaydence Doerr, Elliott Doerr, Kally Hodson, Isaac Mueller, Finley Fischer, Hannah Sanne.
Off Pierce County tourney, Lady Pirates hit conference
Submitted article
A lot of matches were scheduled for the Lady Pirates again prior to Conference play that started on Saturday, October 17. To read all about the matches, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Venteicher wins Caring Kind Award for 2020
Kaylyn Venteicher, CHI Health Plainview, was recently awarded as the organization's 2020 Caring Kind recipient. For near 40 years, "The Caring Kind" award has been given to Nebraska's most caring and compassionate hospital employees. The award honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers, and dedication to excellence in their job responsibilities.
Williams New Arrival
Seth and Jocelyn Williams are parents to a new son, Wiley Dale Anson Williams, born on September 4, 2020 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.
He was born at 9:45 a.m., weighing 8 pounds,13.5 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.
He was welcomed homed by two sisters, Quinn and Reece.
Grandparents are Les and Jill Anson of Brunswick and Scott and Dawn Williams of Plainview.
Great-grandparents are Lumer "John" and Glee Bartak of Plainview, the late Darrell and Iona Anson of Brunswick, Kenneth and Darlene Stelling of Plainview and Norma and the late L.D. "Mugg" Williams of Mooresville, Indiana.
Pierce County wins USDA rural grant for entrepreneurs and agricultural growth
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand recently announced that USDA has signed cooperative agreements with five organizations to support placemaking technical assistance throughout the United States. USDA is providing the assistance through the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC). The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News which is available now.