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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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(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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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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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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Mayor Dan Jacobs displays the location for the new water treatment facility and potential housing development.
Reviatlization
In March of 2022, about 60 individuals came together to discuss the future of the Oakland community. Out of that meeting several areas of focus were defined. An update was given in March of 2023. On … more
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Scott and Betsy Coates purchased the old bank building on Oakland Ave. and are turning it into a multiuse facility including The Vault Event Center.
Opportunity arises as FNBNE closes downtown location
Known for its massive columns and ornate sandstone façade, the landmark bank on Oakland Ave. has stood in its current brilliance since 1914. As operations were moved to the remodeled motor … more
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Michael Nissen calls out this portion of the live auction at the Burt County Fair Kickoff. Locating the bidders are Scott Olson and Jonny Johnson.
BCF Kickoff, this Saturday in Tekamah
The 12 th Annual Burt County Fair Foundation Kickoff on Saturday will announce some exciting news with the upcoming addition of a new playground to be installed just west of the 4-H Kitchen. Funds … more
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Father James Netusil of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church leads a blessing for Angels Share founder and president Ed Shada and his wife, Bailey. Shada will be the guest speaker for Friday's Men's Lenten Breakfast in Oakland.
Effective compassionate care provided through Angels Share, Inc.
Acting upon a vision to Ed Shada, founder of Angels Share, Inc., seeks to connect the dots and help people overcome barriers in finding work and a decent place to live. That vision took a step closer … more
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The Oakland Volunteer Fire and Rescue celebrated dedication and years of service during their annual Awards Banquet on Saturday. Those recognized were Curt Hineline (20 years of service) Trinity Seery (5 years), Beka Groskreutz (Rookie of the Year), John Crimmins (Cadet of the Year) accepted by his parents Jessica and Jeremy, and Jason Redding-Geu (Volunteer of the Year).
From rookie of the year to volunteer of the year
Lining the tables at the Oakland Fire Hall, a full house of fire and rescue department members and their plus-ones gathered for the annual awards banquet on Saturday. Nearly 40 members enjoyed a … more
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The Madsen family fought for the youngest family member Ian as he is just starting out in life.
A strong family struggles for their infant son
Every expect ant parent hopes and does what they can to give birth to a healthy baby, and having children prior, they were no different. Unfortunately, as Danae and Jeff Madsen of Lyons found … more
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