Water Tower Maintenance October 26

The City of Plainview is requesting that all residents limit their water usage beginning October 26th for approximately one week while the water tower is drained. Crews will be inspecting the structure and performing routine maintenance. Please contact the City Office at 582-4928 with any questions.

Quarterly Nitrate Level- September 2026

Quarterly reports from NDWEE show that nitrate levels collected in September are 8.43 mg/L. The City is not required to provide bottled water as the nitrate level is below the maximum level of 10 mg/L.

Labor Day Holiday- Closed

The City Office, Transfer Station and C&D will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Change of Date- August Council Meeting

Due to lack of quorum, the scheduled meeting of the City Council will not be held on Tuesday, August 11. The meeting will now be on Monday, August 17 at 6:30 PM at the Plainview Public Library.

Street Closure – Water Service Installation

Beginning Monday, July 20th for approximately 2 weeks, 7th Street will be closed between Lincoln Avenue and Euclid Avenue for water service installation. Please use an alternate route during this time.

Ordinance – Electric Bicycles and Scooters

The City Council is currently reviewing an Ordinance to regulate the use of electric bicycles and scooters in City limits with the first reading of the Ordinance passed at the July 14th council meeting.

There will be 2 more readings before final approval.

Copies of the Ordinance can be picked up at the City Office for review and any questions can be addressed to the Plainview Police Department.

This Ordinance is not banning the use of electric bicycles and scooters. It is setting forth regulations on where, when and how they can be operated.

City of Plainview Membership Dues 2026

Pursuant to LB 304 passed March 18, 2024, a listing of the current membership dues for the City of Plainview are published below:

*Published 6/15/2026

American Water Works $358.00

International Institute of Municipal Clerks $220.00

League of Nebraska Municipalities – Utilities Section $969.00

League of Nebraska Municipalities $3396.00

Nebraska Library Association $75.00

Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association $100.00

Nebraska Rural Water Association $350.00

Northeast Nebraska Clerks Association $20.00

Northeast Nebraska Economic Development $1730.70

Pierce County Economic Development $6410.00

Plainview Chamber of Commerce $135.00

Police Officers Association of Nebraska $90.00

Job Opening: Full-Time Maintenance

The City of Plainview is accepting applications for a full time City Maintenance worker.

The position will be 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with additional requirements for after-hours calls, weekends and holidays. On call schedule will rotate between others on staff.

Qualifications: legally authorized to work in the United States, high school diploma or GED, Class A CDL (or obtain within one (1) year of hire ), obtain Grade IV water license and Grade L wastewater license within one (1) year of hire, general knowledge of equipment and repair, concrete work, ability to work independently, good driving record. Ability to work with public and in variety of elements.

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, vacation and sick pay.

Interested individuals should submit an application to City of Plainview Attn: Jeremy Tarr, City Administrator, POB 757, Plainview, NE 68769.

Applications can be found on the City of Plainview website www.cityofplainviewne.com, or by stopping into the City Offices during open business hours.

Position open until filled.

The City of Plainview is an equal opportunity employer

Mosquito Spraying 2026

Complete Pest Elimination will begin spraying for mosquitos on Monday, June 1. Please contact the City Office with any questions.