Beautiful weather greeted beautiful smiles as graduates of Oakland High, Craig High and Oakland-Craig High School made their way to local communities to join their former classmates for annual class … more

Last Monday was Memorial Day, and as in years past the Lyons Community Club puts on a community picnic to celebrate the honored day. “ It is just a great reason for the community of Lyons … more

Last Monday the city of Lyons, as with so many communities, stopped and gathered to pay respect to the men and women of our country's armed forces who have passed while serving our count ry . … more

Stormchaser (noun) - a person who travels to locations where a  tornado  or other severe weather is forecast, as a hobby or in order to photograph or study it. For the last 20 years, … more

May 25th is a memorable day for Peggy. It is the day she started working at the Decatur Bank. At the start of our conversation Peggy remarked, “ T he years went by fast.” Peggy’s … more

The Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting was held last Friday on May 26th. Before the board moved on to the agenda items , Board Chair Dave Schold called for a moment of silence in honor of M … more

Memorial Day is a yearly tradition in America where people can gather and honor the fallen men and women of our armed forces. We honor the people who served in the military, leaving their … more

Throughout the school year teachers deal with grading homework, staying on task, and doing what they can to educate young minds. During the summer there are some teachers that do what they can … more

Mary Fritts, a 60-year member of the Lyons P.E.O. Chapter CX will be honored at the 2023 State Convention to be held June 9-11 in Kearney, Nebraska. During her 60 years of membership, Mary served on … more

Plans are moving right along for the Decatur High School’s 66th Annual Alumni Banquet. The 50 year Honored Host Class of 1973 have been kept busy with all the preparations that go along with … more