The Plainview/Osmond boys
and girls track team traveled to
Wayne for an invitational last Tuesday.
The teams were split into seventh and eighth grade tournaments, and boys and girls competitions.
The Pirate boys seventh graders finished in eighth with 26 team points. South Sioux City won the tournament with 102.
The Lady Pirate seventh graders finished in third overall with 84 team points. Pierce was first with 126.
The Pirate eighth-graders finished in sixth with 25 points, and Pierce took the gold with 133.
The Lady Pirate eighth-graders picked up sixth overall with 21 points, Wayne was first at 144
and girls track team traveled to
Wayne for an invitational last Tuesday.
The teams were split into seventh and eighth grade tournaments, and boys and girls competitions.
The Pirate boys seventh graders finished in eighth with 26 team points. South Sioux City won the tournament with 102.
The Lady Pirate seventh graders finished in third overall with 84 team points. Pierce was first with 126.
The Pirate eighth-graders finished in sixth with 25 points, and Pierce took the gold with 133.
The Lady Pirate eighth-graders picked up sixth overall with 21 points, Wayne was first at 144
Students and faculty at Plainview Elementary celebrated a year of practice with a performance at the spring concert on the evening of May 5th.
The program was split into two age groups with the smaller kids taking the stage first for a range of performances with props and lights and song. The second group of older elementary youth also performed numbers showcasing a variety of skill and song.
In addition to the choir performances, the fifth and sixth grade bands played two numbers each, and the junior high also performed.
The choirs and bands were under the direction of instructors Brittani Beegle and Wynter Fulsaas.
In addition to the evening, the Plainview art department had the hallways and walls lined with artwork done by the youth throughout the year. Pieces of color, cutting, gluing, dioramas, drawing, sketching, shading and many other skills learned were displayed. The art department is under the direction of instructor Manndi Silhacek.
North Central Public Power District (NCPPD) announced May 15, 2026, as the beginning of Phase 4 and 5 of the City of Plainview electrical system rebuild.
Phase 4 and 5, as shown by the nearby map, indicates in Blue and Green the locations where the rebuild will occur. NCPPD has hired IES, an electrical contracting company from Holdrege, NE, to do the project. IES will be replacing poles and wires.
Some outages could be planned for specific areas as work is being done.
Questions should be directed to the NCPPD Operation Department in Creighton at 402-358-5112 or 800-578-1060.
Phase 4 and 5, as shown by the nearby map, indicates in Blue and Green the locations where the rebuild will occur. NCPPD has hired IES, an electrical contracting company from Holdrege, NE, to do the project. IES will be replacing poles and wires.
Some outages could be planned for specific areas as work is being done.
Questions should be directed to the NCPPD Operation Department in Creighton at 402-358-5112 or 800-578-1060.
Beau Krause hit in a hole in one on April 11. Krause played 18 holes at the Plainview invite on April 11, and then he and witnesses: Guy Wortman, Zach Frahm, and Colt Kromarek went out for another 9 holes and Krause knocked in the hole in one on #9.
The Plainview Pirate track and field squad packed its bags and travelled to Burwell on Friday, April 17 to compete in their lone invite of the week, the 2026 Burwell Longhorn Invitational.
At the large invite, which featured 12 other schools, the Pirates battled through tough weather and came home with some hardware.
When all was said and done, both Plainview squads found spots in the top five of team standings, as the boys placed fifth and the girls walked away with the championship plaque.
At the large invite, which featured 12 other schools, the Pirates battled through tough weather and came home with some hardware.
When all was said and done, both Plainview squads found spots in the top five of team standings, as the boys placed fifth and the girls walked away with the championship plaque.
The Plainview Pirates boys golf team kept their regular season going this past week with the Clarkson-Leigh Invite followed by a dual against the Norfolk Catholic Knights.
Most recently, the Pirates travelled to Norfolk Country Club for an 18-hole dual with Norfolk Catholic on Monday, April 20.
With the temperature in the 80’s, the beautiful weather opened up the door for the Pirates to shoot some solid numbers, and they took advantage.
When all was said and done, the Pirates had one player inside of the top five and three other players finished with scores under 100. However, this wasn’t quite enough to topple the Knights on their home course, who managed to shoot a team score of 313 to defeat the visiting Pirates.
Most recently, the Pirates travelled to Norfolk Country Club for an 18-hole dual with Norfolk Catholic on Monday, April 20.
With the temperature in the 80’s, the beautiful weather opened up the door for the Pirates to shoot some solid numbers, and they took advantage.
When all was said and done, the Pirates had one player inside of the top five and three other players finished with scores under 100. However, this wasn’t quite enough to topple the Knights on their home course, who managed to shoot a team score of 313 to defeat the visiting Pirates.
The City of Plainview released on its social media this week that the current local tree and yard waste site will be closed as of April 21. However, a new site has been opened up just one entrance to the east of the current tree dump for additional tree and grass disposal.
The Wednesday Nite Bowlettes’ end of season banquet was held on April 8 at Mary’s Restaurant in Plainview.
After the totaling of the season wins and losses, first place went to the Tauber Lumber team. Teammates included Patsy Alexander, Sarah Huff, Carissa Mecke and Pam Yosten.
Second place in the team competition went to Osmond Pharmacy.
After the totaling of the season wins and losses, first place went to the Tauber Lumber team. Teammates included Patsy Alexander, Sarah Huff, Carissa Mecke and Pam Yosten.
Second place in the team competition went to Osmond Pharmacy.
Russ and Catherine Sears attended the Parade of Hearts reveal at the Overland Park Event Center in Kansas, April 4.
Their daughter, Michala Reiss, was one of the 150 artists to have her design chosen. Artists had to pick up the sculptures in November, paint them and return them by the end of January.
In celebration of the penny, which sadly came to an end last year, Reiss’s design is titled “Lucky Penny.”
All of the six foot tall sculptures will be placed in areas around Kansas City and auctioned off in September.
Reiss’s heart can be found in downtown St. Joseph, MO.
Their daughter, Michala Reiss, was one of the 150 artists to have her design chosen. Artists had to pick up the sculptures in November, paint them and return them by the end of January.
In celebration of the penny, which sadly came to an end last year, Reiss’s design is titled “Lucky Penny.”
All of the six foot tall sculptures will be placed in areas around Kansas City and auctioned off in September.
Reiss’s heart can be found in downtown St. Joseph, MO.
Two Plainview American Legion Veterans were honored with 50-year membership certificates at the Post #148 regular meeting on April 13.
Chauncey Harrison and Merle Johnansen were both honored, and are both Vietnam Veterans.
Additionally announced by the Legion:
The Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs is recognizing Korean Veterans (June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955) with a recognition program, which includes a special coin made for this era. Free for the veteran. For information, contact Corrine Janovec, Adjutant of Claire Fryer Post #138, Plainview, or Kira Keller at Nebraska.gov or call 402-471-0940.
Veterans will be joining a Suicide Prevention walk on June 6, which will be 7.5 miles walked from the Hadar Fire Hall to the Norfolk VFW. Suicide awareness has been, and continues to be, one of the National Commander’s programs.
The local Legion is looking forward to this year’s Legion Baseball tournament and softball tournament in Plainview during July.
Weather permitting, work will begin week of April 13 on U.S. Highway 20 (US-20), beginning at the Holt County line and extending 6 miles east of Orchard (reference post 328.81 to reference post 337.56), according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Vontz Paving, Inc., of Hastings, is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling, asphalt overlay and inlet work in the city of Orchard. Traffic will be restricted to one lane using flaggers. A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is mid-summer 2026.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
Vontz Paving, Inc., of Hastings, is the contractor for this project. Work includes asphalt milling, asphalt overlay and inlet work in the city of Orchard. Traffic will be restricted to one lane using flaggers. A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is mid-summer 2026.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
The Plainview Fire & Rescue Department held its annual awards presentations last Tuesday evening, with a number of long-standing members receiving
years of service awards and special award recognition.
In the years of service picture above this story (l to r): Lee Pehoviack, 35 years; Valerie Tarr, 15 years; Rick Mosel 45 years; Jim Kounovsky, 45 years; Wanda Retzlaff
35 years; and Mike Mc-Manaman, 40 years. Not pictured, Ann Daudt, 5 years. In addition, in the family picture nearby this story – Merle Weber earned his 50-year recognition plaque this year.
years of service awards and special award recognition.
In the years of service picture above this story (l to r): Lee Pehoviack, 35 years; Valerie Tarr, 15 years; Rick Mosel 45 years; Jim Kounovsky, 45 years; Wanda Retzlaff
35 years; and Mike Mc-Manaman, 40 years. Not pictured, Ann Daudt, 5 years. In addition, in the family picture nearby this story – Merle Weber earned his 50-year recognition plaque this year.
After all the classes were held, tests were administered and tickets for fire hazards were counted, two young junior firefighters were chosen as this year’s Junior Fire Patrol Chief and Assistant Chief last Tuesday evening.
Winning the Chief badge this year was Harper Schmidt, and this year’s Assistant Chief Rylie Bowman.
In the group photo, back row (l to r): Firefighter Rick Mosel, Merrit Tarr, Harper Stec, Josie Wells, Kaydence Doerr, Madi Bennett, Stormie Rewinkel, Harper Schmidt and Firefighter Ty Hampton; and front row (l to r): Aven Torrey, Evan Nicehelser, Leyton Wynia, Paige Hodson, Jameson Yilk and Rylie Bowman.
Each year the Junior Fire Patrol program has trained Plainview’s youth, specifically fifth-graders, for the better part of 67 years running, and has inspired many other local departments to do the same to educate kids in fire safety and awareness.
Winning the Chief badge this year was Harper Schmidt, and this year’s Assistant Chief Rylie Bowman.
In the group photo, back row (l to r): Firefighter Rick Mosel, Merrit Tarr, Harper Stec, Josie Wells, Kaydence Doerr, Madi Bennett, Stormie Rewinkel, Harper Schmidt and Firefighter Ty Hampton; and front row (l to r): Aven Torrey, Evan Nicehelser, Leyton Wynia, Paige Hodson, Jameson Yilk and Rylie Bowman.
Each year the Junior Fire Patrol program has trained Plainview’s youth, specifically fifth-graders, for the better part of 67 years running, and has inspired many other local departments to do the same to educate kids in fire safety and awareness.
The Plainview Pirate Junior High Choir received a perfect score from the judges for the second year in a row at the Wayne State College competition this week.
Many small groups and solos also receiving high accolades.
Results by group or performance included:
Small Groups:
Nextly Jinez, Ella Nincehelser, Gabryela King, and Emalee Schroth: Perfect 1
Lauryn Krause, Kirby Doerr, Cara Hoffman, Raelyn White: 2
Genesis Sinkler, Chloe Kemnitz, Elena Camacho, and Payton Johansen: 2
Solos -
Owen May: 2
Jayda Koenig: 2
Chloe Kemnitz - 1
Many small groups and solos also receiving high accolades.
Results by group or performance included:
Small Groups:
Nextly Jinez, Ella Nincehelser, Gabryela King, and Emalee Schroth: Perfect 1
Lauryn Krause, Kirby Doerr, Cara Hoffman, Raelyn White: 2
Genesis Sinkler, Chloe Kemnitz, Elena Camacho, and Payton Johansen: 2
Solos -
Owen May: 2
Jayda Koenig: 2
Chloe Kemnitz - 1
Wayne Rasmussen celebrated with family over the weekend as he turned 80 on March 13th.
Those in attendance included his wife Judy and their four children and spouses: Tammy and Eric Newland of New Braunfels, Texas; Sheila and Will Morton of Golden, Colo.; Tim and Patsy Rasmussen of Plainview, and David and Mindi Rasmussen of Lincoln.
In addition, five of Rasmussen’s 11 adult grandchildren were able to attend along with their significant others.
The family enjoyed a meal, reminisced over years gone past and played spirited card games together.
Those in attendance included his wife Judy and their four children and spouses: Tammy and Eric Newland of New Braunfels, Texas; Sheila and Will Morton of Golden, Colo.; Tim and Patsy Rasmussen of Plainview, and David and Mindi Rasmussen of Lincoln.
In addition, five of Rasmussen’s 11 adult grandchildren were able to attend along with their significant others.
The family enjoyed a meal, reminisced over years gone past and played spirited card games together.
Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska.
Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state.
Gov. Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard.
The Governor’s executive order prohibiting burning will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 27.
Dry and windy conditions have caused the spread of significant fires in the central and western parts of the state.
Gov. Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the deployment of state resources to help combat fires, including the use of aircraft and personnel from the Nebraska National Guard.
The Governor’s executive order prohibiting burning will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on March 27.
This year is truly a time for reflection of where we have been and where we are now.
The men and women of our military have led the way to our freedom and lifestyle.
Every family in America has a family member that has worn the uniform and served, or experienced the loss of a dear one.
If you happen to drive by our home, you will see Old Glory waving in the wind, and around her base a ring of red, white and blue bricks.
There are more bricks in the yard that are painted red, white and blue in honor of our area servicemen and women who have passed before us.
My wife’s family had six uncle and a great uncle who served. One gave the ultimate price. My family had one uncle and five brothers-in-law, a brother, myself and my one who served.
I still get that choked up feeling when the flag passes by in a parade or the bugle is played. I can only wish we can always feel that way as we celebrate two hundred-fifty years as a free nation.
Proud Americans,
Larry Sr., and Alyce Wiegert
Plainview
The men and women of our military have led the way to our freedom and lifestyle.
Every family in America has a family member that has worn the uniform and served, or experienced the loss of a dear one.
If you happen to drive by our home, you will see Old Glory waving in the wind, and around her base a ring of red, white and blue bricks.
There are more bricks in the yard that are painted red, white and blue in honor of our area servicemen and women who have passed before us.
My wife’s family had six uncle and a great uncle who served. One gave the ultimate price. My family had one uncle and five brothers-in-law, a brother, myself and my one who served.
I still get that choked up feeling when the flag passes by in a parade or the bugle is played. I can only wish we can always feel that way as we celebrate two hundred-fifty years as a free nation.
Proud Americans,
Larry Sr., and Alyce Wiegert
Plainview
The Plainview Volunteer Fire & Rescue began classes for the annual Junior Fire Patrol program last Tuesday, March 3.
The annual program hosts Plainview’s 5th grade aged students, and teaches them about types of fires, fire hazards, smoke detectors, fire safety, fire fighting basics and a range of other topics. The program lasts a few weeks, and then the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief are named.
The annual program hosts Plainview’s 5th grade aged students, and teaches them about types of fires, fire hazards, smoke detectors, fire safety, fire fighting basics and a range of other topics. The program lasts a few weeks, and then the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief are named.
The annual PPEA Alumni basketball and volleyball tournaments were held two weekends ago, with an added puzzle challenge for Friday evening to help raise money for the group’s annual scholarships.
Plainview Educators Rising Members Landon Hergert and Ashlyn Forbes returned from the Educators Rising State Leadership Conference with several chapter awards and with Hergert qualifying for nationals and earning several individual awards.
The 2026 Educators Rising State Leadership Conference themed “Beyond the Horizon” was held in Kearney on February 23-24.
The 2026 Educators Rising State Leadership Conference themed “Beyond the Horizon” was held in Kearney on February 23-24.
