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Emma Anderson, right, is joined by her mother Jill and sister Edie in Hawaii as Emma dances in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade as a member of the All-American Dance Team. Edie was also selected to dance with the team but unfortunately the parade was cancelled at the time due to COVID.
All-American Dance Team invites Emma Anderson on trip of a lifetime
As to where most people enjoy dancing as a relaxing pastime, there are those who invest incredible time and effort into the activity.  For Emma Anderson of Oakland-Craig, those investments paid … more
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Samantha McCulloch with the Christmas basket she won at the Community Club's Christmas event. The baskets were donated by the Decatur Fire & Rescue Department.
And the winners are:
  The Decatur Fire & Rescue Department provided two fully stocked Christmas baskets for a drawing that was held at the Decatur Community Club's Christmas event. Winners were Victoria … more
Kruze and Karlee French meet Santa at the Decatur City Hall.
Decatur celebrates with Santa and chili
    The Decatur Community Club hosted its annual Santa visit and chili feed on Saturday, December 7 at the Decatur City Hall. The evening began with Christmas music by … more
Ready to begin the new year are Lyons City Councilmembers Kyle Phillips, Matthew Carr, Brantley Vavra, and Tyler Vacha.
Council welcomes newly elected Vavra and Carr
As the Lyons City Council convened on Dec. 10, newly elected Brantley Vavra and Matthew Carr were welcomed.  Carr was appointed on April 4, 2023 and was successfully elected to continue to serve … more
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Business as usual for city council
Normally a time for reorganization, the December meeting of the Oakland City Council saw no change in council members nor in their city appointments. As Mayor Dan Jacobs concludes his first year … more
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Festival of Lights.The annual Santa Lucia Fesival brings the children and their families to the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland.
Christmas activities abound in Oakland
With Thanksgiving coming a little later than usual in November, there have been just a few short weeks for Christmas activities in Oakland.  The Oakland Chamber of Commers, Oakland-Craig … more
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Mia Thomsen takes a shot under the dome at Logan View. The Nebraska High School Activities Association have institured the addition of a 35-second shot clock for high schoolbasketball making quicker shots necessary.
Shot clock addition to change the dynamic of high school basketball
As the 2024-25 Winter Sports Season begins, basketball players and fans were introduced to a new Nebraska School Activities Association 35-second shot clock rule.  The new rule brings a change … more
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Miriel Brokaw and Kaden Knaak in Lyons-Decatur
Play Production heads to State Championships!
It has been a long time coming since Lyons-Decatur Northeast has made an appearance at the NSAA State Play Production Championships. Back in 2000, Jim Vlach took his cast of "Amadeus". It was his … more
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Pictured with Hearts and Hands Food Bank Manager, Kara Anderson, are many of the November student depositors and bank tellers.
Student bank deposits benefit more than their future
Young depositors at FNB-NE Cougar Branch were Thankful in November and were challenged to reach 100 deposits from November 6 th  – November 27 th . “The student depositors at … more
Blue Christmas Service
This year the Ministerial Association in Lyons is offering a non-denominational community “Blue Christmas” service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 th at Lyons Memorial United … more
Oakland-Craig Public Schools receives and ECELLENT distinction from the Nebraska State Board of Education. This honor places the district in the top tier of Nebraska school systems.
Oakland-Craig Public Schools earns classification of "EXCELLENT"
Being held accountable is not always an inviting task, the faculty and staff at Oakland-Craig Public Schools have proved themselves to the highest classification from the Nebraska Department of … more
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Pathfinder Chorus returns to Oakland as Christmas draw nea
Nebraska’s premier a cappella chorus returns to Oakland this weekend.  First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 N. Davis, is hosting the Pathfinder Chorus on Sunday at 3 p.m.  Among the … more
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Recognized at the Lyons Veterans Day Service at LDNE for their winning participation in the Voice of Democracy and Patriot
Essayists earn honors in Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contest
VFW Post 7998 and the VFW Auxiliary was pleased to offer the opportunity for students at Lyons-Decatur Northeast to participate in the annual Voice of Democracy and the Patriot's Pen essay contests. … more
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Dan and Konnie Small of Decatur have donated a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 2-door Coupe to the Decatur Museum to raffle off as a fund-raiser. to help re-establish the museum following the devastating fire.
Free Chili Feed in Decatur
The Decatur Community Club will be having their annual free chili feed and Santa visit on Saturday, December 7, at the Decatur City Hall. Free chili serving begins at 5 p.m. in the basement. … more
LDNE grads Camryn Maryott, Avery Bacon, and Ashlynn Whitley are encouraged to see the Pad Project continue to be funded at the school by putting free feminine products in the girl
The Movement Continues
Katie Mace School Counselor at LDNE A few years ago, you may remember the article “For Girls Only: LDNE Girls Use Their Voice to Make a Difference”. The article showcased how an … more
When the temperamental ex-girlfriend in the back seat ( Alyssa Hayes) makes a scene about her relationship with her one-time boyfriend who is driving (Jayden Scott) the lesson goes downhill fast and leaves the driving instructor (Arino Baker) thinking about a new job.
Logan View One-Act performs "You're Driving Me Crazy!"
Learning to drive and going through driver’s education can provide for funny stories especially from the instructor’s perspective.  Logan View’s Drama Department took on the … more
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Vocal music students from all the Capitol Conference Schools packed the bleachers at Logan View to practice singing all together during the NCC Choral Clinic held at Logan View.
Logan View hosts conference choral clinic
Logan View was the site of the 2024 Nebraska Capitol Conference Choral Clinic held on Tuesday November 12th.  While the Raider student body in both the Elementary and Jr/Sr High School had the … more
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Oakland's Patrick Rayburn, a Boy Scout with Troop 165, helps secure a 2x4 for the new roof install on the Scout Cabin in the Oakland Park.
Needed improvements made on iconic Scout Cabin
For most, the Scout Cabin in the park has just “always been there.”  Few remember a time when the icon in the park was built.  For more than 80 years, the cabin has served … more
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Oakland-Craig seniors Brandi Helzer, Braylon Anderson, and Adi Rennerfeldt top their sport breaking state records.
Knights break state records in historic careers
Three O-C seniors have finished their high school careers at the top of several categories among state leaders in football and volleyball. Adi Rennerfeldt finished as the Class C-2 all-time … more
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Christmas activities abound in coming weeks
Small Business Saturday Get your Christmas shopping started early and shop local on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30th.  Receive double punches for purchases made for the Christmas Giveaway … more
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Braxton Watson, Kaden Knaak, and Eyan Tuttle
LDNE Cast captures top spot in One Act season opener
Armed with an engaging script and talent to see it come to life, the Lyons-Decatur Northeast One-Act Team earned the top spot of their track at the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawk One-Act Festival on … more
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2010 Lyons-Decatur graduate Corbin Wheaton has always felt at home behind a microphone but learning to conduct an auction has been an interesting learning experience.
Auction House brings unique experience to Lyons Community
For decades the Highway Café has served the Lyons Community with a broader pull thanks to its delicious meals.  For some, the café was a destination drawing folks from around Burt … more
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Darin Bonneau was awarded his Quilt of Valor.
Bonneau draped in a Quilt of Valor
Darin Bonneau was awarded his Quilt of Valor at the Post meeting in Lyons on November 12. Darin enlisted in the Air Force and served for 36 years. He did his basics in San Antonio, TX.  … more
UMC to host Community Thanksgiving
For more than four decades the Lyons Ministerial Association has hosted a community Thanksgiving Celebration open to all congregations from the different churches throughout Burt County. Pastor Toni … more
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Putting greenery into your pocket
Very few times of the year provide as opportunity to support small-town community businesses as during the holidays. The Lyons Community Club wants to help promote that ideal with two special events … more
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