Highway 81 work scheduled
Weather permitting, the railroad crossing on US-81 located just north of the US-20 junction will be closed beginning at 8:00 a.m. on May 27 for approximately one week to allow for replacement, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Traffic will be detoured utilizing US-20, N-121, and N-59
Highway closed near Laurel
Weather permitting, work will begin the week of May 18 on N-15, between the junctions of N-15/N-59, and N-15/N-84, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. To read more, including what work will be done, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Larry Knaak retires from coaching PHS golf
After coaching boys' golf for 50 years and girls' golf for 21 years, longtime Plainview resident, Larry Knaak, has made the decision to retire from coaching boys' and girls' golf at Plainview Public Schools. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
PPP forgiveness term now open
From the SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
NCDHD holds test locations
Two testing locations were hosted by the North Central District Health Department last week, to help those with symptoms determine if they were infected with COVID-19 or not. To read how many tests were reported, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Academic All-State awards go to numerous Pirates
The Nebraska School Activities Association has announced the student recipients of the Spring 2019-2020 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. To read the list of Plainview winners, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Parks now open, Pool to be determined
The Plainview City offices closed Chilvers Park and Band Shell Park on April 2. On May 11, the parks re-opened, but at your own risk. The city is not going to sanitize the equipment. Plainview City Council members will discuss the swimming pool at the June council meeting on June 9.
Celebrating EMS Week
The Plainview EMS Squad includes (right to left): Val Neuhaus, Chris Burger, Lois Patras, Mary Pehoviack, Lois Lubke, Kris Mann, Brian Bowman, Ann Daudt, CJ Prewitt, Valerie Tarr, and Courtney Retzlaff. Not pictured: Charlie Doerr. Anyone wishing to volunteer with the Plainview EMS Squad should contact any member pictured here or directly to Valerie Tarr. National EMS Week runs from May 17-23, 2020.
Wells resigns, council approves grants
Plainview's City Council held their regular monthly meeting on May 12. The council reviewed a full list of action items over a wide variety of business items. To read what items the council discussed, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Memorial Day program canceled
The Plainview American Legion Post #148 has canceled the 2020 Memorial Day service. The flags and memorial markers will still be on display at the cemeteries in and near Plainview. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
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The Class of 2020 was featured with a special parade on Saturday evening, May 16, culminated by some fireworks at the Plainview football field with parents along the parade route and in their vehicles during the fireworks. A regular ceremony has been planned for July 11, assuming that the DHM restrictions will be lifted by then. A digital graduation ceremony was posted on the school's YouTube channel with seniors crossing the stage in caps and gowns to receive their diplomas "on time." More pictures can be found on the news social media pages.
Retiring teachers, Ranae Wacker and Jill Wagner, were both honored as Grand Marshals of the Class of 2020 parade.
From the Nebraska State Activities Association:
The NSAA Membership voted 31 to 20 FOR adding Bowling as a sanctioned NSAA activity.
The NSAA Membership voted 28 to 23 AGAINST adding Girls Wrestling as a sanctioned NSAA activity. The NSAA Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 to add Girls Wrestling as an EMERGING sport.
Complete results from the 2020 NSAA Representative Assembly are available on the NSAA website at https://nsaa-static.s3.amazonaws.com/textfile/leg/repmin.pdf.
Recycling "no-no's"
The City of Plainview issued a reminder that medical devices, especially those with needles, are not allowed in the recycling bins. Though the plastic may be recyclable, the needles, and the medical nature creates a situation that is unsafe for collectors and city workers.
Responses to 2020 Census will help local communities
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes and is safe, secure, and confidential. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Pierce County remains with few confirmed cases
North Central District Health Department would like to provide an update to district residents on a case adjustment. To read the case counts per county for the NCDHD as of May 9, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Board approves 1:1, summer work
Board members discussed summer improvement projects, took action on implementing a 1 to 1 digital device program for students, and handled several personnel actions for the school's staff. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read more.
Tom Kuether moves to General ballot
Unofficial election results on late Tuesday night moved one Republican candidate for Pierce County Commissioner forward to the General Election this November. To read the rest of the story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
All Class Reunion canceled to 2021
The 2020 Plainview All Class Banquet has been canceled for this summer, and rescheduled for June 5, 2021 with the classes of 1970 and 1971 both being honored as the "50 Year" classes.
Organizers considered moving the event, but too many of the honored classes were unable to meet, or canceled as well.