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    No one can argue that the members of the Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (LFRD) are n't dedicated to helping the community and the preservation of life. … more
    In the past four years the community of Lyons has seen four different Chiefs of the Police Department. On the first of this year, Lyons native Joshua Svendsen took the … more
    The LDNE Board of Education meeting was held last Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the High School library. The meeting started with the Superintendent report where LDNE … more
On Monday March 4th and Tuesday March 5th, Pathways 2 Tomorrow (P2T) Health Science Students competed in Nebraska HOSA (Future Health Professionals) State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Omaha at … more
“Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” Nido Qubein, President High Point University Some circumstances … more
Mr. Matthew Maxwell and Mr. Derek Ware joined the Oakland-Craig music department at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Now, two years later, both have resigned their positions thanking the … more
Desiring more than success in athletics alone, Oakland-Craig Girls Track and Field coach Megan Unwin seeks to help each girl become the best versions of themselves in and out of competition. Emphasis … more
More commonly known as UFFDA, the Uehling Famous Follies and Drama Association is offering 2 comedies on April 13 for your enjoyment. Terri Hoeneman is excited to share a new twist this year. "We … more
      A meeting of the Burt County Board of Supervisors was held on February 28th in the county courthouse. It was a meeting with a jammed packed agenda, that … more
    People that walk along the business lined Main Street in Lyons will notice a familiar store front with a new business inside. February 26th business partners Tina … more
    As of late the community of Lyons will be benefiting from multiple awarded grants, most of which will be going towards the goal of the beautification of the community. … more
Long and distinguished is the career of former UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green. But it is time spent in Israel that allows him to speak personally on the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. … more
In March of 2022, about 60 individuals came together to discuss the future of the Oakland community. Out of that meeting several areas of focus were defined. An update was given in March of 2023. On … more
Known for its massive columns and ornate sandstone façade, the landmark bank on Oakland Ave. has stood in its current brilliance since 1914. As operations were moved to the remodeled motor … more
Fifth through eighth graders from all three Burt County schools gathered in the Lyons-Decatur gymnasium on February 13th to show off their skills with the English language. The Burt County … more
    Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department had its first fish fry on February 16th. According to Lyons Fire and Rescue Secretary Shannon Burgett, the fish fry was a huge … more
    In 1990 the Nebraska legislature passed Legislative Bill 840 (LB840) which authorized incorporated cities and villages to collect and appropriate local tax dollars. … more
The 12 th Annual Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff on Saturday will announce some exciting news with the upcoming addition of a new playground to be installed just west of the 4-H Kitchen. Funds … more
Acting upon a vision to Ed Shada, founder of Angels Share, Inc., seeks to connect the dots and help people overcome barriers in finding work and a decent place to live. That vision took a step closer … more
As the May 14 Burt County Primary Election approaches, the Oakland-Craig Board of Education and Oakland City Council see few candidates file. The nine-member Oakland-Craig Board of Education has … more
    For the past 70 years the Decatur B ridge has allowed commuters to pass over the Missouri R iver closer to home rather than needing to travel to Sioux City, saving drivers … more
  During the Lyons City Council meeting that was held last week, most of the Lyon-Decatur Northeast board of education was in attendance. The subject on the agenda that they wanted to … more
LeRoy Goodman of Fernley, Nev., was the lucky winner of Burt County Museum’s “Waterfall” patterned quilt pieced by Becky Anderson and Lisa Anderson, employees of WCB of Tekamah, … more
We have all likely been asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For some, that answer comes by way of a calling. For Bill Hall of Craig, it's been a little of both. Having … more
Lining the tables at the Oakland Fire Hall, a full house of fire and rescue department members and their plus-ones gathered for the annual awards banquet on Saturday. Nearly 40 members enjoyed a … more
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