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.
The Plainview Social Center’s sign received an upgrade this week thanks to a number of volunteers and some cooperative efforts.
The old Social Center sign over the front door was removed by Reid Elwood and Jake and Larry Petersen, so that the new sign, created by Chad Kment and the Plainview FFA could be installed.
Jake and Larry Petersen painted and assembled the sign.
Reid Elwood, Brian Richter, Larry Petersen, and City Administrator Jeremy Tarr, along with a hand from the City’s boom truck, tried to hang the new sign above the door where the old one was located, but the wall was determined to not be sturdy enough to hold the metal weight.
A second idea was to install the 4x4 poles to make a frame, and attach it north of the entrance door.
Reid Elwood, Jason Smith and Larry Petersen hung it with wives – Diane, Christina and Mary – supervising.
A donation to the FFA and workers was made by Larry and Mary Petersen in appreciation for the work on the new sign.
Following their Orphan Train presentation, Charlotte and Kevin Endorf donated a number of books to the Plainview Public Library, donated by the Norfolk Lions Club.
“Many in our audience seemed interested in reading them,” said Endorf. The books are in English and Spanish. Those reading a second language can learn Korean war and information about the twin tornados at Pilger and Wakefield a decade ago.
The book is called "A Midwest Mix" by Charlotte and Kevin Endorf.
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership will hold the Plainview WIC and Immunization clinic on Wednesday May 28th, 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.
The Plainview FFA chapter held its annual banquet recently, retiring a host of officers from their posts for the previous year, and electing and installing new officers for the coming year.
Awards were given for contests the group participated in, as well as the Degree awards for the Chapter and State.
Those receiving nods from the nominating panel for new officer duties included:
President: Kenzie Doerr
Vice-President: Blake Foster
Vice-President: Braedon Kment
Secretary: Autumn Forbes
Treasurer: Natalee Gatz
Sentinel: Wyatt Schroth
Junior Advisor: Jaegar Frahm
Historian: Josie Choat
Parliamentarian: Dominic White
Reporter: Bastion Curtiss
Retiring officers included: Karter Lingenfelter, Ty Diedrichsen, Baili Prewitt, Danielle Doerr, Corben Kment and Isaac Harder
The young boys and girls running clubs at Plainview Public Schools held their color run on Saturday, after months of practicing for the 5K race they ran. Each group also did something to give back to the community – helping clean windows at the school, and making goodie bags for the Plainview law enforcement and pastors.
A building downtown was torn down this week, between the Plainview Telephone Company and Pure Revival Salon.
The building had previously been owned privately, and before that, by the Plainview Farm & Home company before Plainview Telephone acquired it, and removed the dilapidated structure. Roof leaks and mold had made the building effectively unusable for business.
According to the 125th Celebration book, the building had previously housed Friedrich’s Garden, Marge Friedrich; The Patchwork Place, Betty Holmsted; Grandma Carol’s, Carol Hall, and Flower and Fashions, Juliana Hoffart.
Photos by Staff and Amy Dummer
Weston Hoffman was recognized at the Norfolk Elks Banquet on May 5, where he was awarded the Most Valuable Student Award and Scholarship.
Hoffman’s scholarship advanced onto the State level where he also received a scholarship and continued on to the National level. He is a National Semi-finalist earning him a total of $6,000 in scholarships from the Elks.
Additionally, Hoffman has been awarded a scholarship from National Honor Society as his application also advanced to the National level. There he was awarded $3,200 for being selected as a semifinalist.
He will be attending Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering. Hoffman is the son of Rory and Paula Hoffman.
The Plainview Elementary music department held its annual spring concert last week on Thursday, with classes from Pre-school and up performing at least two musical numbers. This year, a break was scheduled between the lower and upper elementary to allow parents to take their children home, and providing more seats for other parents in exchange. The program was under the direction of Wynter Fulsaas and Brittani Beegle, instructors at Plainview Schools.
The junior high Pirates were in Pierce on Monday, April 28th, for the Pierce Middle School Invite.
Against a field of six teams consisting of Plainview, Pierce, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, Wakefield, Elkhorn Valley, and Wausa the Pirates fared well with Lady Pirates taking third overall while the boys went home with fifth place.
FCCLA held their annual Awards and Officer Installation Night April 24 at 6:30 in the High School Media Center. The evening began with a potluck supper followed by the awards, recognition of members, and honoring of seniors, and installation of officers.
On Monday, May fifth, Plainview School will be hosting its annual preschool through eighth grade Spring Concert starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Tartan gym.
Also on Monday night the school will host Art Night in the high school. Artwork from students from kindergarten through twelfth grade will have their art on display in the hallways of the school. The exhibition begins at 6:00 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce has opened the nomination period for the 2025 Outstanding Awards to be presented June 7th during Klown Festival.
Submit a nomination for Outstanding Youth, Business, Citizen or Farm Family. Nomination forms can be picked up at the City Office or requested via email at plainviewchamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
All nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Please drop completed nomination forms off at the City Office, email to plainviewchamberofcommerce@gmail.com or mail to Plainview Chamber of Commerce, POB 783, Plainview, NE
68769.
North Central Public Power District (NCPPD) has announced May 1, 2025, as the beginning of Phase 3 of the City of Plainview electrical system rebuild.
Phase 3, as shown by the nearby map, indicates in yellow the locations where the rebuild will occur. NCPPD has hired Great Plains Power LLC, an electrical contracting company from Grand Island, to do the project. Great Plains Power LLC 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 Operations Department in Creighton at 402-358-5112.
The Plainview Pirates boys and girls track teams continued their regular seasons on Friday, April 4, with the Plainview Ray Doerr Memorial Invite hosted by Plainview Public Schools.
A total of 14 boys’ teams and 12 girls’ teams competed at the Ray Doerr Memorial Invite, which made earning individual medals tough for the large field of athletes.
As a team, the Pirate boys team managed to earn a spot in the top five. With 46 team points scored, the Pirates earned fourth place, just 15 points behind the third-place Norfolk Catholic Knights.
The Plainview Pirate Oral Interpretation of Drama team was recently named as part of the Nebraska School Activities Association’s “Best of the Best” for 2025 program, which will air on Nebraska Public Media.
On Sunday, April 27, the team of Ty Diedrichsen, Jacson King, Karter Lingenfelter, Harrison Thor and Rece Frahm will represent Plainview and Class C-2 with a performance of their State Champion OID from this year’s competition.
The “Best of the Best” program will air at 2 p.m. on Nebraska Public Media that day.
The team joins performers from Minden, Red Cloud, Lincoln East, Broken Bow, McCool Junction, York, Wausa, Bennington and Millard North in their performance for the program.
The Pirate Speech team is under the direction and coaching of educator Michelle Mosel.
Five Plainview Pirate junior high band members attended the Pierce Honor Band on April 5 under the tutelage of Pirate educator Wynter Fulsaas. From the school’s social media (l to r): Genesis, Lauryn, Chloe, Skyler, and Cara.
The committee in charge of selecting each year’s Plainview High School Hall of Fame candidates has released this year’s slate for induction during the All-Class Reunion in June.
This year’s candidates for exceptional athletic, activity or, as of this year, community recognition include:
2025 PHS Hall of Fame inductees - June 7, 2025
Class of 1965: Lyle Joyce
Class of 1982: Chad Schumacher
Class of 2004: Jennifer (Hoffman) Wolfe
Class of 2004: Jamieson Alexander
Class of 2006: Blake Mosel
2005 Football State Champion team
Five Plainview Pirate musicians traveled to Kearney over the weekend of the Class C All-State band and choir performances.
Weston Hoffman, Emma Sauser and Landon Hergert all earned spots in the Wind Ensemble performance
Addie Hodson earned a position on the Symphonic Band
Jaden May made the Junior High Band.
The band members are under the direction of Wynter Fulsaas and choir members are under the direction of Brittani Beegle.
By way of a thank you in this week’s News, Dan and Jason Ashburn and families, have announced that the Ashburn Funeral Home in Orchard, Plainview and Osmond has been sold.
Ashburn Funeral Home has been a long-standing Plainview business since 1942 with a three generation history.
Purchasing the business will be Jay and Tina Snider of Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Neligh, Clearwater and Elgin.
Find the “thank you” to the community in this week’s Edition for more detail. https://www.theplainviewnews.com/o/the-plainview-news/page/subscriptions