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Oakland Fire and Rescue Squad Captain Jason Redding-Geu is ready to take on the greater responsibility of serving Burt County as the new Emergency Manager.
Redding-Geu named to serve as new county Emergency Manager
Oakland’s Jason Redding-Geu has been hired by the Burt County Board of Supervisors to replace KC Bang as the new emergency manager.  Redding-Geu looks to utilize his fire and rescue … more
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Burt County Board Supervisor Jeff Kutchera and Sheriff Eric Nick visit with students about careers in their respective fields.
County freshmen Connect the Dots at annual simulation
The transition from high school into secondary education and/or the workforce can be a daunting prospect.  Burt County 4-H is doing their part to simulate the experience in a safe and fund … more
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Scribs Moving and Heavy Hauling worked for 10 hours on on Monday preparing the Benson Schoolhouse for its eventual journey to the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch.
Up, up and soon away
Prepped and ready to roll off of the Burt County Fairgrounds, the Benson School building is up on wheels and will soon make the trek to the former tree farm in the city park for a brief … more
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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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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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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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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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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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