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Each of the Burt County schools are extending an invitation to their community and veterans to their annual Veteran’s Day Program. This year’s programs will be held on Tuesday, November …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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11/6/25
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The Oakland Women’s Club (OWC) is extending an open invitation to women throughout the community to get involved, make new friends, and help support local causes that bring joy, comfort, and …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/30/25
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A special guest will make an appearance at Oakland’s Swedish Heritage Center’s monthly fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, when “Dala Doe” will be on display …
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Curt Hineline
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10/30/25
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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our …
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Naomi Gahan
News Contributor
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10/30/25
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Oakland Heights and its residents would like to thank the Donald E. Nielsen Foundation Inc. for their generous grant which enabled the facility to purchase a full-size, wheelchair-accessible bus and …
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10/30/25
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Burt County Museum! On Saturday, Oct. 18, we had students from Tekamah-Herman I-Help and National Honor …
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Kasady Booth, Clerical
Burt County Museum
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10/30/25
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It was tough sledding for the Cougars in the first round of the Class D2 State Football Playoffs on Thursday in Merna. Not only was it difficult to get any rhythm with their running game, the Cougars …
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Karl Lundquist
Sports Reporter
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10/30/25
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The members of Bethel #56 of Tekamah traveled to Kearney to attend the Triennial Masonic Youth Leadership Conference (MYLC). Masonic youth organizations included …
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10/24/25
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Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful barbershop harmony at a special fundraiser supporting the Historic Bryant House in Tekamah. The talented quartet …
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Judy Bromm
Historic Bryant House
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10/24/25
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Burt County communities are gearing up for a frightfully fun Halloween weekend filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit. From …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/24/25
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Nebraska Extension welcomed 328 sixth graders from nine area schools to the Annual 6th Grade Conservation Day, held September 23 and 25 at Summit Lake State Recreation Area near Tekamah.
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10/24/25
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A new tradition between Oakland-Craig and Tekamah-Herman art programs is to send students to the Joslyn Art Museum’s Celebrate Creativity event. This year, between the two schools, they reached …
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Naomi Gahan
News Contributor
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10/24/25
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The Lyons community is coming together to support one of their own. A Soup Supper and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, November 1, from 5–11 p.m. at the Lyons City …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/24/25
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The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and State Farm® are teaming up for the ninth year to promote Fire Prevention Week™ , …
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10/16/25
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When the Oakland-Craig football season was canceled, hopes for a traditional homecoming seemed lost. But the school and community refused to let that dampen the spirit of the occasion. Instead, they …
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Curt Hineline
Burt County Independent
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10/16/25
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Autumn - my favorite time of the year.
The colors everywhere subtly change; the temperature begins to drop in those mornings and the sound of our …
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Amy Denker-Rost
Oakland Tree Board
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10/14/25
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Auditions to be held Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Lyons Public Library. Looking for 15-20 adults (7-10 men, 6-9 women), 2 teenagers (a boy …
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10/14/25
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The Tekamah-Herman Softball team wrapped up the regular season over the past week, going 2-2.
Pierce 15, Tekamah-Herman 3
Taylor Lydick, Layla Pruess, Ellie …
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John "Maverick" Hurlocker
Sports Contributor
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10/9/25
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District Governor Karen Jackson is scheduled to visit the Tekamah Lions Club during its regular meeting Oct. 13.
It will be Jackson’s first visit to her home club since being sworn in as …
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10/9/25
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From childhood, many of us have learned that the thrill of being frightened in a safe, controlled environment can be surprisingly exhilarating. Sharing that experience with others creates a special …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/9/25
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The recent “Painted Pumpkins” fundraiser was a success at Tekamah’s Historic Bryant House!
The craft event was hosted by the …
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Judy Bromm
Historic Bryant House
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10/9/25
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This past Sunday, the brunch menu at Oakland’s Swedish Heritage Center was advertised on their billboard as ‘roast pork’. While …
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Susan Skinner
News Contributor
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10/9/25
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If you’re looking for a one stop opportunity to clean out your coat closet & enjoy a great meal, the Craig Parish Creamed Chicken & Biscuit Dinner is the place to be.
The dinner …
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10/9/25
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An overflow crowd packed the Burt County Board of Supervisors meeting room on Friday, Sept. 26, forcing supervisors to move their meeting upstairs to the courtroom as the much-debated …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/2/25
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The Logan Valley Quilters Guild transformed the Oakland Auditorium on the last Saturday of September. For this biennial event, twenty-four quilts were hung and twelve tables artfully decorated for …
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Susan Skinner
News Contributor
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10/2/25
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