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It was starting to sound a lot like Christmas at the LDNE elementary Christmas program..
Learning about heritage while visiting the capitol
Washington D.C. is the home of our nation’s Capital. It is where all the laws that govern our free world are born. Just this last week, a group of 38 local students from Bancroft-Rosalie, … more
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After over 20 years of service to his country, Master Sergeant Joshua Svendsen comes home to Lyons to serve his community.
After 20 years of serving his country
Joshua Svendsen may have been born in Blair, but he grew up in Lyons. After he graduated from Lyons-Decatur Northeast in 2002 he joined the United States Air Force. Just over 20 years later … more
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Emma Johansen (upper left) made a host of friends and thoroughly enjoyed attending Cornhusker Girls State.
Johansen shares lifetime experience in Lincoln
What started with nervous anticipation on Monday, June 4th, ended in tears at the end of the week for Emma Johansen and her newly found friends at Cornhusker Girls State. The American Legion … more
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Junior auxiliary members Haylee and Elle Popken help distribute poppies.
Ret. U.S. Marine Corp Major shares life lessons in Uehling
Our Nation is worth living and dying for Memorial Day has come and gone, but the words shared on the side of a cemetery hill or, as in this case, a community auditorium, continue to resonate. … more
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The sun was out and tables were full of happy Lyons people enjoying the Memorial Day Picnic.
A great reason for Lyons to gather
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
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The Lyons Cemetery was filled with people who wanted to show honor and respect to the men and women who have fallen while serving our country.
Memorial Day in Lyons
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
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Omaha diesel mechanic Cody Seeley has been chasing storms for about 20 years. He captured this tornado just northeast of North Bend, Nebraska. The same cell that spawned this EF 2 also spawned several others including the one narrowly missing Hooper, Uehling, Oakland, and Lyons. This photo is available for purchase at codseeley.smugmug.com.
Up close and personal with the recent tornadoes
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
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Katie Mace and her favorite horse Bruno right before running at a barrel competition in Huron, South Dakota.
School’s out for Summer
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
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Steve (Tiny) Nelson and brother Claire Nelson with the help of their sister Pam Wachter (not pictured) erected a sign to mark the spot of the former Craig School. The sign was created to honor the memory of their parents Clifford A. and Vivian Nelson. The sign displays the history of the former school.
Craig school remembered by Nelsons
Losing a school in your community is always a difficult thing. Although Oakland and Craig merged in 1969, both communities share a continued pride in the educational district. For a time, both … more
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27 years as a bus driver had Randy Johnson driving second generation students as an Oakland-Craig bus driver. This was Johnson
Johnson and Dahlquist retire from Oakland-Craig
After 27 years behind the wheel of an Oakland-Craig School Bus, Randy Johnson is ready to retire as a route driver. But be assured, he will continue to drive activities when available. … more
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Along with some other administration at LDNE, the Business Manager Beth Doht spends her summers at the school getting things prepared for the up coming year after finishing off what is needed from the following one.
School’s out for Summer
  As Alice Cooper ’s s ong said “Schools out for summer”. For the students and teachers alike this means a well earned break from text books and schedules. For the … more
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So many people came out to help clean up efforts the next day. The Krutileks were among those hit with Friday's tornado. Helping them with cleanup were: (back from left) Walker-Milford, Matt Walker-Milford, Jeff Wegner-Howells, Michelle Walker-Milford, Brandon Bailiff-Grimes IA, Keri Bailiff-Grimes IA, Brad Bailiff-Grimes IA, and Jay Peterson-Lyons, (front from left) Ed Fredricksen-Oakland, Jakob Krutilek-Oakland, Dylan Swensen-Uehling, Jared Krutilek-Tekamah, Amy and Scott Krutilek-Oakland, Mike McKenzie-Lyons, and Charlie Krutilek-Decatur.Dylan Swensen-Uehling; Jared Krutilek-Tekamah; Amy and Scott Krutilek-Oakland; Mike McKenzie-Lyons, and Charlie Krutilek-Decatur.
Friday night sirens
On Friday the 12th of May, the skies in Burt County darkened, but not because the sun was going down. Reports of as much as seven inches or rain, half inch hail, and according to the National … more
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Oakland-Craig's Ashleigh Carr competes in the 300 hurdles at the Nebraska State Track Meet.
Former Lady Knight named Metro Conference Girls Coach of the Year
Oakland-Craig graduate Ashleigh (Carr) Kitrell was surprised to learn that she was selected by her peers as the Metro Conference Girls Coach of the Year during the conference championships last week … more
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What? The hats were perfect to keep the light out of their eyes. (left to right) Eldon Lorenzen, Dave Van Marel, Jack Stromer, Gail Bovee, and Richard Appleby
Burt County Sheriff’s Department cracks down on Drugs in Oakland
Just after noon on May 6th several Burt and Thurston County Sheriff’s and Lyons cruisers lined the street in front of 214 N. Thomas Ave in Oakland. There they arrested five individuals, … more
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Bring out the Zombies and their supporting cast. Left to Right: Zombies Stacey Christiansen, Kira Vossin, Elinor Mertz, Bridgir Ness, Carrie and Eric Bigham. Supporting cast Kalder Ness, Benjamin Castillio, Dennis Stessman and Joshua Orsi and the lead Tobiah Powell.
Lights, camera, action! in Lyons
On April 25th a  passer-by on Main street in Lyons was able to see a sight that is more commonly seen on the east or west coasts. Portions of Main Street were closed for the evening hours … more
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Because of William Hedges a sign of the past has returned to its rightful place.
A Sign from the past
For the people that have lived in Lyons for most of their lives, they would most likely tell you how much the town has changed over the last few decades. One of those long-time Lyons residents, … more
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Vicki Lindberg and Sandy Landholm of the Craig American Legion and others are happy to continue to help provide gently used medical equipment to loan through the Golden Oaks Senior Center.
Medical equipment on loan from Golden Oaks
Whether it be a planned surgery, unexpected accident or a helping hand is needed, Golden Oaks is pleased to loan simple medical equipment to the community. The American Legion Auxiliary and others … more
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The Lyons-Decatur Northeast graduating class of 2023 (Girls left to right); Hailey Miller, Madisen Compton, Alyssa Brown, Tereva Scott, Alexa Dinville, Brooklyn Warren.(Boys left to right); Caleb Schlichting, Kaden Frahm, Ayden Chytka, Beau Grandgenett, Daven Whitley, Haaken Meyer, Treyton Frahm, Gavin Brownell, Eddy McCullock
The LDNE 2023 graduating class
May is among us and that means for the students of Lyons-Decatur Northeast, the school year is coming to an end. However, unlike the majority of the students, 15 of them will not be returning in … more
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The pomp and circumstance of graduation
For most, high school graduation is a time of celebration and remembering w hile families of a soon - to - be graduate are planning parties for their students. Before the speeches are said and … more
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Empty now but soon to be filled, the Oakland Swimming pool plans to open its doors on May 29th.
Oakland to welcome West Point swim team and pool goers
After much discussion between the cities of Oakland and West Point, plans to have a joint pool season have been finalized. The Oakland pool will open Monday, May 29 at 1 p.m.  As the city … more
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Open Class Books available for BCF
With a nod to Bruce Springteen, the 111 th Burt County Fair theme is “Barn in the USA.” Though The Boss likely will not be attending the July 21 st -July 25 th County Fair in Oakland, … more
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Superintendent Jess Bland was please to award several grants on behalf of the Oakland-Craig Public School Foundation earlier this month. Representing the recipents were Mrs. Elyce Peterson and Mrs. Erin Peterson.
School Foundation awards over $3,000 in grants
Distributing grants to O-C teachers for special projects, the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation continues to demonstrate its adherence to its mission to enhance the quality of the education and … more
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These LDNE sixth graders could get used to being in a conference room with some important people.
LDNE elementary tellers do a meet and greet at the capital
It is not everyday that elementary students get to witness a proclamation signing, meet the governor and other people in the world of business leaders of Nebraska. That is exactly what happened … more
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An Easter weekend fire destroyed the garage and left water and smoke damage inside Bonnie Hennig’s home.
Fire takes home in Decatur
  On the Saturday before Easter, Bonnie Hennig was putting the finishing touches on her family’s Easter brunch. A few minutes before she took the last item out of the oven she noticed … more
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(left to right) Gloria Myers and Jane Larson couldn't help but take a picture with the guest of honor. A special thank you goes out to them and (not pictured) Paula Miller for filling the eggs.
The bunny was busy in Lyons
The Easter Bunny had a busy weekend in Lyons over the weekend. Before Easter, the big hopper started on Saturday morning in Brink Park and teamed up with the Lyons Community Club. Together they … more
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