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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.

Council sets wages for new fiscal year, hears nuisance action City Council members came together for their regular meeting at the city library on Tuesday, October 13 to discuss approving city employee wages, conduct public hearings for nuisance properties, and take care of other items of business. To read the full meeting minutes, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Pirate runners qualify for state tourney The Plainview Pirate Cross Country team will be sending three of its members to the State Tournament this Friday in Kearney after their performances at the District tournament last week. Running for the Pirate team will be Jordan Mosel and Kyler Mosel, and running for the Lady Pirates will be Abby White. To read the full story, including their qualifying times, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

FCCLA gathers for food pantry Submitted article Eleven FCCLA members met for their Annual Food Pantry Drive on October 12. Members divided into groups and selected different areas of town to pick-up non-perishable food items that were left outside their front doors. To find out how many non-perishable food items the members collected, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

DHM resets restrictions in public gatherings, eateries Governor Pete Ricketts recently announced changes to the State's directed health measures (DHMs) that will take effect statewide on October 21, 2020. To read about the resets, including the new campaign Governor Ricketts launched, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Huigens Card Shower The family of Helen Huigens has requested a card shower in honor of her 98th birthday on October 22. Cards will reach Huigens at P.O. Box 157, Plainview, NE 68769.