July 12, 2023
Beau Johnson, 14, took his first race win at Off Road Speedway on May 27th, marking him the youngest feature winner at the track. Most 14 year-olds are finalizing driver’s ed, but ...
![Pleasant Ridge Cemetery to mark 135th milestone](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_a5034a36-c53d-43fe-8acc-b7da978bc136.jpg)
July 10, 2023
The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery pictures nearby this story include a “before” picture from 2001 when Elden Marsh created and installed the sign – and the larger trees that lined the ce...
![Men’s Open Championship Flight winners in order (l to r): Matt Meuret, Sam Meuret, Braxton Brockhaus, Lance Morrow, Andrew Bauer and Scott Holly.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_f9088abb-5b7a-4b01-b9a1-e1078d2a810f.jpg)
July 6, 2023
The 2023 Men's Open at the Plainview Country Club was a success! Brothers battled it out to the very end of the last hole of the tournament: Matt Meuret was the champion with Sam...
![Scan the QR code above to take the survey.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_ab524a0a-4607-45fe-bcc5-e994ef5b5400.png)
July 5, 2023
With a week of collection, and around 20 responses so far, the City of Plainview and Pierce County Economic Development group are still seeking survey takers for a number of child...
![Choat elected Lt. Gov. at Boys State event in Lincoln](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_b7f0cd4a-d2eb-4a5b-a3c4-1f68bb65b6ce.jpg)
July 3, 2023
Choat Elected Lieutenant Governor of 2023 Cornhusker Boys State
Reagan Choat, son of Dean and Nancy Choat of Plainview, attended Cornhusker Boys State from June 4-10, 2023.
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![Near 1000 folks attended the J.E. Meuret Grain 100th anniversary celebration in Brunswick last weekend.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_3809f6ef-ee17-44bc-9908-23b1e785488e.png)
June 30, 2023
The J.E. Meuret Grain Company 100th anniversary celebration came off without a hitch in Brunswick last Saturday evening, June 24 with hundreds of family, friends, neighbors and emp...
![Kendra Gardner took home the specially engraved gun in memory of Brandon during the raffle drawing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_8c47a5bc-d99f-4af3-b62e-083b3c4248cd.jpeg)
June 28, 2023
The Seventh Annual Brandon Gerdes Memorial Trap Shoot was held on Saturday June 10, 2023, at The Northeast Nebraska Shooting Association. In addition to the Annual Trap Shoot, a ...
![Kyler Mosel (bottom) wrestled against a 51-0 competitor, winning 7-6 and adding to his 53-0 record.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_54a8226a-1690-4acc-8c78-54b97382692c.jpg)
June 26, 2023
Kyler Mosel, a graduated senior at Plainview High School, and State Champion/medalist athlete, competed in the 2023 NSWCA Senior All-Star Dual wrestling event on June 10. The Dua...
![Those dignitaries at the ribbon cutting included (l to r): Bob Smith (PCED Board/Mayor), Jeremy Tarr (PCED Board/city admin), Courtney Retzlaff, Kevin Lingenfelter (LB840 Board), Jody Born, Chad Anderson (Pierce city administrator & PCED Board), Robert Wehrer (PCED Board/Village of Hadar council member, Jim & Laurie Meuret (project investors/owners), Martin Griffith (NENEDD housing construction manager) Christine Rasmussen (Northeast Nebraska DED housing specialist), Mandy Gear (NENEDD housing staff), me, Kelly Cobb (Project manager Green Gables Contracting), Barry Dekay (senator).](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_14824076-0f3e-40d6-b093-9f6a9fa09741.png)
June 23, 2023
The City of Plainview, Pierce County Economic Development group and the Nebraska Workforce Housing group, part of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, hosted an open ho...
![Helping Hands for Christ serve community](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_c7deda83-54a5-4608-9efb-51b3fd9abc90.png)
June 21, 2023
Helping Hands for Christ had a very good day of service Monday, June 12th. There were nine junior high and senior high students who gave of their time to serve others. They were, ...
![Lori Stueckrath](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_e0185415-9ebf-49f6-a04f-5f9edf4d9760.png)
June 19, 2023
The Plainview High School Hall of Fame added six to its newest class of 2023 with presentations and announcements held during the Klown Festival, on Saturday, June 3. Family, frien...
![J.E. Meuret Grain's current management (l to r): James Meuret, Riley Meuret, Matt Meuret, Jim Meuret, John Meuret Sr., Pat Meuret, Justin Meuret and John Meuret.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_d8fd82f3-b87d-436a-a0de-f8c44caaaebe.jpg)
June 17, 2023
A family-owned agribusiness in Brunswick, will mark a rare feat: celebrating 100 years in business with a “Centennial Celebration” in the community on June 24. J.E. Meuret Grain ...
![Long-time City Attorney Bruce D. Curtiss (center with plaque) was honored for his years of service at May’s City Council meeting, pictured here with Council members: Bryon Alder, Jody Born, Mayor Bob Smith, Corrine Janovec and Tyler Sanne.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_0d62ac1d-254f-4585-99b7-93675e5b8253.jpg)
June 14, 2023
Bruce D. Curtiss, J.D., announced at the May, 2023 meeting of the Plainview City Council, his intention to resign at that meeting as the designated City Attorney for the City of Pl...
![Lois (Blunck) Steuckrath was the oldest alumni in attendance. She graduated with the Class of 1939.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_b1bae922-e8e1-4823-bb34-d08685e86913.jpg)
June 12, 2023
Plainview High School alumni gathered for their 35th Annual Banquet, Saturday, June 3rd. Approximately 185 alumni and guests enjoyed gathering at the Tartan gym for a 12 noon banqu...
![Jody Born, Abbie Kromarek, Brook Curtiss](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_4c4d25d0-0c06-4fca-86ea-8646a3f641f1.jpg)
June 10, 2023
The Plainview Chamber of Commerce received and weighed nominations for the 2023 “Outstanding” awards, giving out five plaques during the entertainment at the Bandshell Park last Sa...
![Emiliano Solorzano-Vargas](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_92fe5d52-11af-49aa-acba-2b713aff1930.png)
June 7, 2023
On Wednesday, May 24th Plainview Elementary celebrated their accomplishments for the year with an Awards Ceremony. Here are all the awards earned by Elementary students to culmin...
![Recent nursing graduates (l to r): Katlyn Krueger, Jordyn Albin, CHI’s Vice President of Patient Services, Minnie Sauser, Hailee Horst and Devin Ehrenberg. Picture from CHI Social Media.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_3b4dd27f-a8d8-4ee6-b00e-be9a33905f67.jpg)
June 4, 2023
Associate degree - nursing (ADN) and practical nursing students were recognized during a special ceremony at Northeast Community College in Norfolk recently with the presentation o...
![Pleasant View Cemetery was decorated with flags flying on Monday, May 29.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_b43224a7-7a36-4b7e-91aa-7945502c8f2e.png)
June 2, 2023
The Plainview American Legion Post #148 and its Auxiliary hosted the 2023 Memorial Day ceremony in the Pirate Auditorium of Plainview Public Schools on Monday morning. This year’s ...
![Farmers Pride donates to PBCF building fund](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_575853d1-1278-458c-a399-6f1baff46c58.jpg)
May 31, 2023
On May 23rd, 2023, Farmers Pride Cooperative and CoBank presented the Plainview Possible Campaign with a $5,000 matching funds grant to help fund the Plainview Community Center. P...
![Governor Pillen signs 12 week ban into law](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/paper_%26_ink_ar/article/image/large_c477a854-4d16-4811-afbb-236a6f092d40.jpg)
May 29, 2023
On Monday, Governor Jim Pillen, joined by over 30 senators, signed LB574 into law. The bill includes a 12-week abortion ban, which takes effect immediately, and includes regulatio...