The Plainview News -

The Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island is coming up August 22 through September 1, 2025, and a number of north central and northeast Nebraska high school bands are attending to march at the Fair.
As in the past, Marching Bands from High Schools across Nebraska are invited to come and march through the state fairgrounds.
Those area schools, times and dates for the performances are listed below:

Friday, August 22
12:15 pm Chambers Public School

Saturday, August 23
10:45 am Elkhorn Valley Public School
11:45 am Boyd County Public School
12:15 pm Verdigre Public School

Monday, August 25
10:30 am Plainview Public School
11:30 am Ainsworth Public School
Noon Stuart Public School

Wednesday, August 27
10:45 am Neligh-Oakdale Public School

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday August 27th, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1st & Pilcher St., Plainview, NE 68769.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.

The Plainview class of 1970 gathered in Lincoln on August 8 to celebrate their 55th class reunion. Those present included front row (l-r): Mike Naprstek, Jim Krause, Linda Mullins Paesl, Linda Flesner Janovec, Ruth Demerath Risinger, Julie Dickinson Armstrong, Chuck Roach, and second row: (l-r) Gaylyn Alexander, Dianne Pendergast Friedrich, Jo Ann Pittack Schmadeke, Pam Hoffman Grosse, Cheryl Hoffman Lingenfelter, Joyce Schwanebeck Agena Back row (l-r) Denny Culbertson, Neil Wiegert, Gary Johnson

A new flag pole and flag were installed at Plainview Public Schools this week – courtesy of a donation from a Plainview alumni.
The Terry Young family donated the new pole, which was installed by Gayle Sellin, Bob McCabe and Nick and Lyle Lingenfelter, just near the Plainview Schools digital sign on the southwest corner of the block.
Terry Young was a 1959 graduate of Plainview High School, and was active in playing and coaching American Legion baseball in the late 1950s and early1960s.

The Plainview Chamber of Commerce and CHI Health Plainview will be hosting their annual “back to school celebration” again this year, on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
All are invited to the event, which will be at the Band Shell Park this year, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A free meal will be provided by CHI Health Plainview, and the Chamber has lined up bounce houses.

The graduating class of 2000 from Plainview High School gathered on August 1 at Mary's Restaurant for their 25th Reunion. Several class members also golfed in the Forever Pirates Alumni Tournament on August 2nd. Those present included back row (l-r) Jason Johansen, Jason Halvorsen, Cory Wright, Kyle Lingenfelter, Marcus Powers, Brett Michael, Richard Naprstek, Tim Pudenz, Brian Hoffman. Front row (l-r) Heidi (Hitz) Kooiker, Michelle (Johnson) Herchenbach, Amanda (Poynter) Lingenfelter, Brandi Alexander, Stephanie (Mosel) Polt, Jamie (Jelinek) Weber, Courtney Retzlaff, Alan Foster.

From the Fair Board
The Outstanding Fair Supporter Award is presented to a person or business who has supported the Pierce County Fair in a number of ways. This year we are pleased to present this award to Justin Koehler of Koehler Seeds.

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday July 23rd, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1st & Pilcher St., Plainview.
For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.

Dr. Oxygen will be presenting at the Plainview Public Library
on Tuesday, July 15th at 10:00 am.
This presentation is for all ages – children and adults alike.
Comedic Super Hero Scientist Dr. Oxygen has been educating children & adults on the finer points of science for 20-plus years. A Midwest native who has called Omaha home since 1990.
Tim Gilloon began the Dr. Oxygen science parties in 2013 as outlet to engage people in science. A show for all ages that unites minds and is fun for everyone. “Bringing Science to Life.”

The 2025 Men’s Open was hosted at the Plainview Country club this past weekend, with golfers from all over the country rising early to register a few weeks ago, and golf over the two-day event.
Taking first-place honors in the Championship flight this year was Dawson Peters with a 133, picking up a two stroke lead over Championship regular Sam Meuret who claimed second at 135. Hunter Giesselmann was third with 138, John Lapour was fourth, Kevin Drew finished fifth – both scoring 141, and Gage Burns sixth.
The President’s Flight winners were Mitch Todd at first with a 152 total. Next was Tim Knaak with 152 as well in second place, Ryan Asmussen was third with 153, and Thomas Harmon finished fourth with 153 as well.

Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with Nebraska Game & Parks, Lewis and Clark NRD, and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, invites livestock producers and land managers to attend a Summer Pasture Walk on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Trent Arens Farm, located at 88184 528 Ave, Verdigre.
This free event provides a hands-on opportunity to observe and discuss pasture management strategies in a working livestock system.
Attendees will engage with Extension educators, partner representatives, and fellow producers on topics including forage production, grazing management, and pasture improvement.
No registration is required. For more information, contact a local Nebraska Extension 402-254-6821.

The Knox County Attorney’s Office reported on June 27 that on June 27, 2025, Alias Reed plead No Contest to First Degree Murder for killing Curt Strom and First Degree Murder for killing William Reffett in Bloomfield, Neb. on Feb. 20, 2024. District Judge James G. Kube accepted the pleas in the District Court in Madison, and set sentencing for July 29, 2025 in the Knox County District Court in Center.
The mandatory sentence for each charge is Life in Prison without Parole. The State dropped two charges of Use of a firearm to Commit a Felony and waived seeking the death penalty.
Knox County Attorney, Hanna Knox Jensen, thanked the Nebraska State Patrol, the Bloomfield Police Department, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for their thorough and professional investigation of these crimes.

The Plainview City Council will meet for an early-in-the-month meeting on Tuesday, July 8 for their regular meeting.
The meeting will include the public hearing for the Street Improvement district for the pavement between the football field and baseball fields, and the approval of the funding to cover the City’s “half” of the cost. The Plainview Schools board of education was expected to cover the other half.
Following the regular reports, the Council will consider the following for discussion/action items:
Mayor Board Appointment
*Manor Board- Wayne Rasmussen 3 year term
Public Hearing- Creation of Street Improvement District 2025-1 Lincoln Avenue and Pine Street 7:00 PM
Discussion/Action- Resolution #727 - Confirmation of Street Improvement District 2025-1 Lincoln Avenue and Pine Street
Discussion/Action- Ordinance #1011- Issuing Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2025, in an amount not to exceed $500,000
Discussion/Action- Resolution #728- Signing of 5311 Program
Agreement PI2533- City of Plainview HandiVan
Discussion/Action- Agreement for Provision of Limited Professional Services Effluent Discharge Improvements Project No. 351-DI - Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers
Discussion/Action- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Plainview Public Schools-District 2025-1 Paving Improvements
Discussion- nuisance procedures pertaining to unlicensed and inoperable vehicles
Discussion - Budget FY 2025-2026

The 8u Pirate Gray Baseball team competed in their annual league tournament on June 20th and 21st and were able to capture second place in the league. Starting on Friday night, the #2 seeded Pirates matched up against #7 Creighton B with the Pirates coming away with a 11-8 win. On Saturday morning, in the semifinal matchup, the Pirates were upset by #3 Randolph, 11-10. After the loss, the Pirates rebounded with a consolation quarterfinal win against #10 Elgin B by a score of 10-2. In the consolation semifinals, the Pirates upset #1 Elgin A by a score of 10-9. Moving into the consolation finals, the Pirates avenged an earlier loss by defeating #3 Randolph 9-7. With the win, the Pirates moved into the league championship game against #4 Creighton A losing 17-16 in extra innings earning 2nd place in the league. The 8U Pirate Gray finished the season with a record of 14-3.

The Plainview 8-and-Under boys’ baseball team wrapped up their season with a tournament during Creighton’s Berrypepper Days last week. Those present for a picture included, front row (l to r): Riggins Schmidt, Ryker Steinkraus, Chase Mosel, Rhett Peter and Landon Doerr; middle row: Mason Kounovsky, Maddux Torrey, Izak Rewinkle, Barrett Curtiss Issac Doyle, Maddex Tarr; and back row: Coaches John Torrey, Courtney and Head Coach Josh Kounovsky, and Jeremy Tarr. The team ended the season with a 2-7 record on the Plainview 8U “Red” team.

The Plainview Board of Education approved new risers for the music department, a new school bus and a new addition to the football field scoreboard as part of a special meeting on June 23. The Board first approved a 14-passenger activity bus for $108,000. Voting was "aye" for Wyatt Doerr, Tim Rasmussen, Melissa Doerr and Caden Alexander, and Chance Anderson voting "no." As a carryover from last meeting's discussion about an additional video board for the football field scoreboard. The board was received from Central City, and the new steel frame was $14,335.56 all said. Finally, the Board agreed to purchase new music risers for the Plainview Music Department, replacing the old risers for a cost of $12,956.16. Music staff had requested the risers, and administration agreed to purchase them during the recent variety show.

Two Plainview Pirate football teammates played in their last game of their high school careers in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star football game this past weekend in Norfolk. The game was played at Norfolk's Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 13. Xander Albin and Harrison Thor, both linemen for the Plainview Pirates since Elementary School, played on the white team, which came out on top of the contest - winning over this year's Red Team by a score of 42-22. The White Team was coached by Dave Stoddard of Stanton; Joe Anderson of Oakland-Craig, and former Pirate coach; Matthew Peter of Stanton; Greg Wegner of Stanton; Kodiak French of Norfolk High; and Kobe Lade of Battle Creek.

Fireworks may be discharged in the City of Plainview June 24-July 5. Each day, the hours are 12:00 PM (noon) through 10:30 PM. On July 4th, the hours are 8:00 AM through 12:00 AM (midnight). Only fireworks that are allowed in the state of Nebraska are allowed to be discharged. Please be safe and respectful of those around you when lighting fireworks. Also, reminder to clean up debris from fireworks and dispose properly once they have cooled off completely.

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) will hold the Creighton WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 1st & Pilcher St. in Plainview. For an appointment or for more information regarding the WIC or Immunization Programs please call (402) 385-6300.

The Knox County Supervisors affirmatively voted (6-1) to "ban and prohibit" any new commercial Wind or Solar companies from construction inside the county, by adopting an amended comprehensive plan at a special meeting on Wednesday, June 11. The "ban" does not effect the Crofton Bluffs and Elkhorn Ridge developments, but for a variety of reasons - stretching from negative tourism effects to wind and solar credits from the federal government contributing to the federal debt - prohibits any future developments. The Resolution does not mention anything about the latest North Fork development plan that is still in litigation in the United States District Court of Nebraska, but since the North Fork project had allegedly not been presented yet to the Board, presumably it would be banned as a "new project." A full rendition of the minutes, and a complete story for the resolution will appear in next week's paper.