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Bathed in warm light contrasting the freshly fallen snow, the Bryant House in Tekamah welcomed guests for an evening of wine, cheese, seasonal music and Christmas charm.
Bryant House welcomes guests for elegant Christmas Wine & Cheese Celebration
Warm light, Victorian charm, and the soft sound of piano music recently greeted guests as they stepped into the Bryant House for Tekamah’s annual Christmas Wine and Cheese Celebration—a … more
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Portraying Cowboys and Elves for the Uehling drama are Alaina, Ruby, Julia, BreAnna, Jenna, Penny, Amit, Bridgett (in back Kyla and Emery) Not pictured are Tessa and Paris.
Uehling Christmas festivities this Sunday
Santa Claus is coming to town!  Everyone is invited to a Uehling Holiday Event on Sunday night, December 14 at the Auditorium. There will be homemade soup and hot dogs by Girl Scouts … more
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The Decatur Museum now resides in its new location, the site of the former Holy Family Catholic Church at 703 4th Ave. in Decatur.
Decatur Museum to host Christmas open house
  The Decatur Museum will host its annual Christmas open house on Saturday, December 13 from 1 – 5 p.m. at their new location, the site of the former Holy Family Catholic Church at … more
Nancy Lawson and Larry Bucy birthdays celebrated at the Chatt Center.
Birthdays celebrated at Chatt
The weather on the first Monday of December was windy and cold.  Two brave souls, Nancy Lawson and Larry Bucy celebrated from a list of thirty-four folks with December birthdays.  Broasted … more
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Jalie Meyer enjoys a warm drink on a cool morning at the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Kids Christmas at Harvest Moon.
Families flock to Harvest Moon for beloved Santa tradition
Families gathered down at Harvest Moon just outside Oakland this past weekend as the farm swapped out its fall decor for twinkling lights for the annual Christmas kickoff. The event offered tables … more
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Patty Olson of the Tekamah Food Pantry was delighted to receive a $1500 donation from the Tekamah Lions Club presented by Mark Jackson, Kelly Adamson, Keith Burge and Justin Hansen.
Tekamah Food Pantry demand Jumps 25% as Lions Club Gives $1,500
The Tekamah Food Pantry is heading into one of its busiest seasons with both rising demand and shrinking supplies, but a recent gift from a longtime community partner is helping keep the shelves … more
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Nothing screams New York City like a glam photo before the massive billboards. Grace Wallerstedt enjoys the city before the big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Full of Grace in the Big Apple
From an audition tape to the Macy’s stage, Grace Wallerstedt has put in countless hours for the opportunity of a lifetime. This past Thanksgiving weekend, Grace had the honor of dancing … more
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Lyons Community Foundation encourages community support for 2026
With the holiday season underway, the Lyons Community Foundation is inviting residents and friends of the community to support its ongoing work through its  2026 annual membership , available … more
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Mia Linder was named as a Who's Who Award recipient at Midland University. Linder is pictured with Dr. Chintamani Manish, Professor of Biology.
Linder among Midland University Who’s Who recipients
    Midland University proudly recognized 18 students as 2025-26 Who’s Who Award Among Students recipients. The students were honored during a ceremony on November 17th at … more
Congratulations to Grace Wallerstedt (right) and a host of girls along with a couple of boys for capturing the East Husker Conference East Division One Act Play Champtionship.
Burt County schools take top honors at EHC One Act Contest
Oakland-Craig and Lyons-Decatur took center stage at the East Husker Conference One Act Play Production contest on November 18, capturing top honors during a day of strong performances at … more
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Oakland-Craig standout #4 Briar Ray has been named Class C2 Player of the Year following her stellar volleyball season.
Ray named C-2 Player of the Year after stellar senior season
O-C senior Briar Ray earned the honor of being named the Class C-2 Player of the Year for the 2025 prep volleyball season at an award banquet at Hurrdat Sports Bar and Grill in Omaha. The recognition … more
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Pro Wrestling, Christmas Cheer, and a Chance to Give
A festive blend of body slams, holiday spirit, and community giving is set to fill the Oakland City Auditorium on Friday, December 6, as Mama Jacks Productions brings  Next Level … more
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The Spanish Honor Society of Logan View welcomed new members to their chapter during a ceremony at Logan View. Members include: (front from left) New members Ryan Smith, Hannah Jensen, Greta Meyer, Madelyn Camenzind, Kinley Osborn, Danielle Weitzenkamp, Brooke Weise, Kate Heimann; (back from left) Current Members: Truman Young, Francisco Garcia, Dominic Bayliff, Cynthia Carter.
New members inducted into Logan View Honor Societies
The Logan View National Honor Society held its annual membership induction ceremony on Wednesday, November 12. The evening event, hosted in the Logan View Lecture Hall, welcomed twelve new members … more
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Joining Oakland Express, Memories Cafe is hosting the second Oakland Fire and Rescue Toys for Tots tree this holiday season. Department members Angi Compton (left) and Susie Nelson (right) are joined by Chloe Almquist of Memories Cafe.
Fire and Rescue Toys for Tots gets underway
Susie Nelson and Angi Compton are pleased to announce that the Oakland Fire and Rescue Toys For Tots trees are up and stockings have been placed. “This year we have 37 kids from 17 … more
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The annual Santa Lucia Fesival brings the children and their families to the Swedish Heritage Center in Oakland. Area youth are invited to experience this enlightening festival of music and dance. See article for more information.
Festival of Lights coming to Oakland Swedish Heritage Center
It has been a few years since Betsy Gahan was one of, if not the first, to be crowned Sankta Lucia at the Swedish Heritage Center.  Decades later, the annual tradition continues on Sun., … more
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Lyons community invited to Thanksgiving Service & Meal on Nov. 23
The Lyons Ministerial Association is inviting the entire community to come together for an evening of gratitude, fellowship, and good food at this year’s  Lyons Community Thanksgiving , … more
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Get Christmas ready early on Small Business Saturday, November 29th.
Oakland kicks off the Holidays with Small Business Saturday & Christmas Giveaway
Oakland is about to flip on the full holiday spirit, and the Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to join in the fun while supporting the businesses that keep the town thriving. Small … more
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Chris Sayer provided by Nebraska Humanities will perform a
Norden Club to serve ‘Nebraska’s Musical Smorgasbord’ at Dec. 6 Dinner in Lincoln
    Members and friends of the Norden Club are invited to a holiday smorgasbord and special program on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the First Lutheran Church Activity Center, … more
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33rd annual ‘Fantasy of Trees’ opens Sunday at Burt County Museum
  TEKAMAH--Burt County Museum will again turn into a holiday forest this Christmas season, thanks to a legion of volunteers. The museum’s 33 rd annual “Fantasy of … more
Lyons-Decatur East Husker Conference Choir participants: (front from left) Dakotta Erickson, Katharine Tolle, Jalynn Redding, Alexa Ashcraft, Keira Schild; (back from left) LilliAnn Rief, Aiden Fisher, Carter Cooper, Jaeden Venegas, Jada Hall, and Skyler Watson.
East Husker Conference Choir Clinic Brings Voices Together in Harmony 
On November 3, choir students from across the East Husker Conference joined together at the Nielsen Center in West Point for a full day of music and collaboration. The event focused on challenging … more
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Joined by Graham Herbst of the Nebraska Forest Service (very back) students from Lyons-Decatur planted a Mockernut Hickory tree in Burlington Park. Participating were: (front from left) Kruz French, Johnna Alitz, Bentley Raabe, Rylan Bacon; (back from left) Travis Buhr, Layne McElroy, Landon Carr Easton Erickson, Holden Henneman, Johnathan Taylor, Kaylee Richardson, Daniella Prieto, Hannah Olsen, and Hartley Petersen.
Lyons Fourth Graders Help Plant Seeds for the Future
Mrs. Boden’s fourth-grade class from Lyons-Decatur Elementary joined the City of Lyons in celebrating Arbor Day with a hands-on tree planting at Burlington Park. The class planted a Mockernut … more
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Mark your calendars for Nov. 12th as the Burt County Museum opens its new doors from 1-4 p.m. at 703 4th Ave. in Decatur.
Anticipated open of the Decatur Museum slated for Nov. 12
The Decatur Museum is excited to announce they are opening their doors for the Holiday season on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Doors will be open from 1 – 4 p.m. with volunteer board … more
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The Pathfinder Chorus Barbershop Quartet put on quite a show at the Bryant House. Performing were Bryan Holen, Tom Westman, Harold Diffey and Aaron Smith.
Sweet Harmony and Holiday Spirit Fill the Bryant House”
The recent Barbershop Quartet Fundraiser was an outstanding success! Guests were treated to an afternoon of beautiful 4-part a cappella harmony performed by talented members of the Pathfinder Chorus … more
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Rog & Sue’s Bar was the last establishment in the Village to serve spirits and ‘bar food’. It served as a public place to meet and mingle with area folks. Funds are being raised to have the establishment along with the Legion Hall in Craig demolished.
Craig Landmark Demolition Nears Funding Goal
Over the years, lots of memories were made in two buildings on the west side of Craig’s Main Street.  Countless fish fries were held in the #127 Legion Hall in addition to meetings, … more
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Johnson-Brock Assistant Coach Garrison Dodge visits with his former coach at Oakland-Craig, Joe Anderson, about 8-man football in the State of Nebraska.
OC, Tekamah-Herman Gear Up for 8-Man Transition — Tradition Meets Change
When Lyons-Decatur Northeast made the bold move to 8-man football in 2008, fans weren’t sure what to expect. Nearly two decades later, that same sense of curiosity and anticipation is swirling … more
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