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At 6 months old, Ian Madsen is looking great considering his difficult start in life. His mother Danae is doing great as well.
Home and healthy, Madsen family grateful for loving community
Coming into the world at 4ilbs. 5oz. on October 18, other than his size, a casual observer would be hard pressed to see any indication of the difficulties Ian Madsen faced early on.  His parents … more
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Lyons spring clean planned for May 3rd
Someday has finally arrived.  If you’re like many folks, you have been putting off disposing of unwanted items awaiting a more opportune time.  The City of Lyons wants you to know … more
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With the stroke of one finger Gary Loftis does the work of 17 people at the Cougar Invitational. The digital system has done away with timers and pickers and the clerk of the finish.
Automated System Helps Local Track Meets
If you have been to a local track meet the last couple of years, you might have noticed something is missing.  Thanks to a grant from the Nielsen Foundation, East Husker Conference Schools … more
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Theresa Wiggs will give a presentation on June 7 at 10 a.m. at the Sears Center. The public is invited to attend.
Nature-based Art on Display in Decatur
Nature artist Theresa Wiggs (aka Miss T) has a beautiful exhibit ready for viewing at The Sears Center in Decatur. Miss T grew up on a farm near Decatur and her on-going love for the outdoors … more
Samantha Goodbird join the Center For Rural Affairs team as the human resources manager.
Goodbird puts the human touch in human resources
Some of the main roles in human resources management include hiring and training people and developing policies and strategies to retain them. But the position is much more than procedures and … more
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Proper etiquette learned at Burt County Museum
Burt County Museum held a third-grade tea party the morning of April 6. All decked out in their best, each girl introduced herself and her doll or toy, and told the other visitors about herself. … more
The Prince, William Wilkey, and Cinderella, Grace Wallerstedt, share a dance in front of Cinderella
Timeless tale told by O-C Music Department
Capturing every little girl's dream of becoming a princess, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s version of Cinderella has captured the hearts of countless since first performed in the London Coliseum … more
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Spring cleaning Oakland style
If you are looking for the right time to clean up your property, dispose of items not otherwise taken by the city compactor, or simply looking to shred unwanted documents, the Oakland Chamber of … more
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Decatur banks remembered at the museum
The Decatur Museum is hosting a program on the History of the Banks of Decatur, April Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a short review of all of the banks, plus past and present employees are … more
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The Parliamentary Procedure Team of Colten Miller, Alexander Timm, Sierra Heckenlaible, Aubrey Andersen, Ashlynn Whitley, and Brayden Hegge broke pool and advanced to the state finals finishing 5th.
FFA shines at State Convention Honors, awards, and recognitions earned
Thirty One Lyons-Decatur Northeast FF A members participated in the 9 6 th Nebraska State FFA Convention, learning, growing and competing. Throughout the convention titled “ Unwritten ,” … more
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Zachary Blackman appointed as Sixth Judicial District Court judge
Zachary Blackman appointed as Sixth Judicial District Court judge Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Zachary L. Blackman as the district court judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which covers … more
If these walls could talk. This three-story building has served as a school for Lyons, and now Decatur, for over 100 years. What are your memories of being in the old school in Lyons?
If these walls could talk With your help, they can
“If only someone would have written those stories down.” As generations pass, so do the memories if they are left unrecorded.  With the $21 million Lyons-Decatur School … more
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A little TALK & WALK with Jesus
For decades, “World Day of Prayer” has been a tradition in the Oakland and Craig communities. This year, a change was desired. After consulting with some of the local pastors, the women … more
Will the pool remain empty this summer? The City of Oakland said that a need for pool managers and lifeguards is ongoing as pool season nears. It is hard to imagine a summer without the city pool to cool off.
Personnel needed as pool season approaches
Although cooler temperatures and much needed rain continues to mark springtime in Oakland, families will be counting on the municipal swimming pool in the coming months.  Social media was abuzz … more
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70 years of Lions Club tradition continues
Rich in tradition and community support, the Oakland Lions Club hosted its 70 th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.  As is expected in recent years, a chilly wind blew on the hill while Oakland … more
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Decisions made to move forward
More conversations about the zoning of Eagle Island took place at the Burt County Board of Supervisors meeting last Thursday. For the last couple of months the board has been discussing, … more
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It wouldn't be Easter without getting a picture taken with the furry friend of the season.
The bunny was busy in Lyons
The Easter Bunny was busy last Saturday in Lyons. Before Easter, the big hopper started on Saturday morning in Brink Park and teamed up with the Lyons Community Club. Together they were able to … more
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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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