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Competing at the Class C1 State Speech were: from left, coach Nancy Lierman, Val Lierman, Winston Wilkey, Grace Petersen, River Wallerstedt, Grace Wallerstedt, William Wilkey, Dawson Meyer, and coach Lonnie Lierman.
Three Oakland-Craig speakers place at state speech
The Oakland-Craig speech team was represented by seven speakers at the Class C1 State Speech Contest. Three of which came home with medals. River Wallerstedt was the state-runner up in Entertainment … more
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Thirty-one junior high and seven high school LDNE students were excited to come together to show their stuff at the Northeast Nebraska Science Fair at Wayne State College.
A successful weekend for LDNE Science Students
  Lyons-Decatur Northeast students competed this past week in two STEM Research Competitions. Thirty-one junior high and seven high school students participated in the Northeast … more
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Pastor Jeff Clark of New Life Assembly in Lyons takes part in a district conference call. Was one of the many things he has learned to do over the last 20 years.
Pastor Clark's 20th year celebration.
      The journey to fill the pulpit for the Lyons Assembly of God Church began in the Spring of 2004 for Jeff Clark and his wife Leann. They brought their two … more
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Assistant Chief Aaron Brensel.Oakland Police Department
Praise Him in the good times as well as the bad
From casual church attendance to becoming a youth leader in the Blair Church of Christ, the words shared to the young prophet Jeremiah are evident in the life of Friday’s Men’s Lenten … more
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Oakland Women
Women’s Club hosts black and white affair
Grace and the lasting impact that community has on a family was shared at the annual Oakland Women’s Club (OWC) Ladies Night Out on Saturday. Oakland’s Jodi Guill was the guest speaker … more
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from the left) Oakland Rescue Captain Jason Redding-Geu stands with fellow EMTs from Lyons Karolyn McElroy, Maxine Kroger, and Amanda Alford to enjoy a weekend long training to better serve their community.
A weekend of training for the Oakland Fire and Rescue
    No one can argue that the members of the Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (OFRD) are n't dedicated to helping the community and the preservation of life. … more
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Congratulations on a terrific speech season. Team members include, front from left, Lillian Ehlers, Emma Anderson, Val Lierman, Izzy Benne, River Wallerstedt, Avery Bryan, middle from left, Elinor Johnson, Dawson Meyer, William Wilkey, Amy Snader, Caulin Johnson, Elijah Gahan, Naomi Gahan, Lily Kopietz, Levi Garcia, back from left, coach Nancy Lierman, Ashlynne Gramke, Jalie Meyer, Jalyn Lane, Grace Wallerstedt, Brooklyn Richards, Max Bures, Winston Wilkey, and coach Lonnie Lierman.
State bound Oakland-Craig orators ready to compete
Congratulations to Valerie Lierman, Dawson Meyer, Grace Petersen, Grace Wallerstedt, River Wallerstedt, William Wilkey, and Winston Wilkey in punching their tickets to the NSAA Class C1 State Speech … more
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Terry Wallerstedt (center) employs around 70 individuals during the peak season at Harvest Moon Pumpking Patch. Many of them like Riley Hineline (left) and Nick Jernigan (right) are area youth.
Benson School finds a new home
The flooding of 2019 left the future of the Benson schoolhouse on the Burt County Fairgrounds in jeopardy. A group of interested individuals began to work on finding a new home for the historic … more
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Making rosaries has been a blessing for Gene Wieneke.
Sharing the power of prayer, one rosary at a time
As the men of the Oakland area gather for Friday’s Lenten breakfast, the importance of church and the power of prayer will be the thought of the morning. Gene Wieneke of West Point will be the … more
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ALUMNI MEETING
    The Lyons Decatur Alumni Planning Committee met March 6, 2024  in Lyons and via Zoom. Work continued on arrangements for the next Alumni Banquet scheduled for Saturday, … more
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The LDNE Speech team seniors were happy with how their year is going along so far.
The wide successful range of the LDNE speech team
      The LDNE speech team traveled to Bancroft-Rosalie last Wednesday to compete in the class C2-2 district competition. According to LDNE Speech Coach Melissa … more
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Burt County Emergency Manager KC Bang steps down.
Emergency Manager Resigns
    For the past two years KC Bang has served as the Burt County Emergency Manager. During the Burt County Board of Supervisors meeting that was held last Wednesday, Bang … more
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Anticipation of the bunny
The Easter bunny is coming! The Easter bunny is coming! Well that is according to the President of the Lyons Community Club Denise Johnson. The community club’s annual Easter Egg hunt is … more
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(Left to right) LFRD EMTs Karolyn McElroy, Maxine Kroger, and Amanda Alford enjoyed a weekend long training to better serve their community.
A weekend of training for the LFRD
    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
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One of the accomplishments for the Lyons PD, various organizations, and departments in the community was being awarded the grant that was approved for new AEDs, First Aid kits and Stop the Bleed Kits..From Left to Right.(first person is a board member of Happy Days Senior Center and the next 3 are Senior Center Employees).Lori Jensen, Sandra Fuoss, Carmen Druckenmiller, Hailey Wolf, City Employee Joel Fredrickson, Chief Svendsen, City Employee Ron Daberkow, LifeguardMD Rep Al Hoover.
Hitting the ground running as the Chief
    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
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LDNE board of education round-up
    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
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The Pathways 2 Tomorrow (P2T) Health Science Pathway HOSA Chapter recently competed at the 2024 Nebraska HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC). Students and advisors pictured here are, front row, left to right, Mackenzie Schmid (GACC), Adyson Luebbert (GACC), Izzy Kreikemeier (GACC), Angel Logemann (B-R) and Kailey Raasch (B-R). Second row, left to right, P2T Health Science Instructor and HOSA Advisor Dale Mundil, Diego Onate (GACC) Bailey Pelan (O-C), Jade Bayer (H-D), Haily Knapp (H-D), Addison James (B-R), Evelyn Venegas (LDNE), Alejandra Figueroa (WP-B), Kasandra Flores (WP-B), Ziomara Ruiz (WP-B), Fernando Ruiz (WP-B), and P2T Health Science Instructor and HOSA Advisor Daniel Bridges. Back row, left to right, Adi Rennerfeldt (O-C), Landon Dobbins (H-D), Taylor Steffensmeier (H-D), Jocelynn Skoda (GACC), Elizabeth Hasemann (GACC), Fabiola Popoca (O-C), and Cindy Garcia (WP-B).
P2T students shine at Nebraska HOSA Conference
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
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Michael Carnes."Mikey C Productions"
Finding healing through shared experiences
“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
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Alexandra (Linder) Howser
Board of Ed approves hire of Oakland native for music department
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
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Friends, family and coworkers made the moment all the more special for Megan Unwin (seated center) as she was honored as a Champions of Coaches recipient at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Coaching excellence continues at Oakland-Craig
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
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Kalee Olson and Tim Wagner rehearse their lines in
Uehling Famous Follies and Drama Association is at it again!
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
Danica Goodwin was one of many that sat in front of the Burt County Board of Supervisors to express her concerns about the potential camp ground going up in her residential area.
Burt County round -up
      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
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What was once Petal Pushers in now Sips N Co, and if the grand opening is any indication, the community of Lyons is happy to see it.
New business in a familiar main street building
    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
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A new Grant brings more safety to Lyons
    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
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Ronnie Green.Former UNL Chancellor
Former UNL Chancellor Green to deliver timely Lenten message
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
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