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Lyons-Decatur Northeast enacts new electronic device policy banning cell phone use during educational hours.
Out of sight, out of mind
According to a Pew research study from June of 2024, 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by cell phones has become a major problem in the classroom.  An earlier … more
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Named one of Nebraska's most successful bands of the 1990s, Ivory Star featured the local talent of siblings Dave and Donnette Smith. The duo is featured in the documentary Time to Shine which will be shown in Lyons later this month.
Time to Shine on the Lyons screen
Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com   When one thinks of music from the 90’s in Burt County, Dave and Donnette Smith are often a integral part of the discussion.  The … more
Larry Harmon, holds a plaque honoring his dedication to the Burt County Fair as the 2024 Joe Roh Award recipient.He is joined by his family, from left, Jaxon Logan, Linda Chatt, Larry Harmon, Trey Logan, Jerimie Logan, Kristie Logan, Brian Elliott, and Laurie Elliott..
Harmon received prestigious Joe Roh award
From spectator, to auction board member, Larry Harmon of Tekamah has a storied 54-year role in the success of the Burt County Fair.  Showing cattle at the age of 10 in Creston, IA where his … more
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A crew of firefighters from Oakland work together in a 2023 training scenario to save the life of a fallen firefighter.
4th Annual Mutual Aide Training comes to Oakland
With a desire to better cooperative emergency response, communication, and relationship building, local fire and rescue departments will participate in a joint 2-day training in Oakland on August 17 … more
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Truck lights light up the sky as Friday night fireworks put the icing on the cake at the 2023 Midwest Classic Truck Show in Oakland. This weekend welcomes the 5th annual installment of the show in Oakland on Friday and Saturday.
Midwest Classic to draw over 100 big rigs to Oakland this weekend
The 5th Annual Midwest Classic Truck Show makes its third consecutive appearance in Oakland this weekend.  The show welcomes some of the best dressed semis in the business. Brock Gadberry … more
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Brian Pierce.Joyride Transportation
Pierce oversees Joyride Public Transit
Overseeing the Joyride Public Transit operation is Brian Pierce, Transportation Manager. Pierce is originally from West Point, attended school in Norfolk and Omaha to pursue degrees in the medical … more
As the Lyons-Decatur Northeast facilities improvement project winds down, the 3-story 1907 school building was demolished. Students will be welcomed to the new facilities as school begins on August 14th.
Century old school comes down
With students returning to the classroom in less than two weeks, Lyons-Decatur Northeast students will be welcomed into new and improved facilities as the 1907 building came down last week as the … more
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Pictured here are JOYRIDE driver Paul Steuter, left, with Ron Anderson. Anderson was JOYRIDE Public Transit
Joyride Transit Service in high demand, more vehicles on order
With Joyride Transit Service now shuttling residents from Burt and Cuming Counties to places they need to go— whether that’s a doctor’s appointment, a grocery store trip, or … more
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A staple for the parade is the music of the T-Bones.
O, what a parade!
Zane Rief gets listens to comments from judge Brett Kreifels of Springfield during the poultry shows.
Agriculture celebrated at 112th Annual Burt County Fair
Tradition continued as Burt County gets Back to Your Roots with the 112 th Annual Burt County Fair over the weekend.  The 6-day event featured 11 4-H animal shows, entertainment galore, great … more
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Elijah Schlichting and Avery Bacon are off to serve as the King and Queen of the 2024 Burt County Fair.
Lyons youth reign supreme at Burt County Fair
All eyes were on the 4-H king and queen candidates on Friday evening of the 2024 Burt County Fair.  Lord High Chacellor Melinda Johnson opened the ceremony by instructing trumpeter Hunter … more
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The Rockets 18s had three sets of sisters playing thie year- Laryn and Shea Johnson, Adi and Anisten Rennerfeldt, and Morgan and Briar Ray.
Curt Hineline Rays, Rennerfeldts, and Johnsons
One thing is for certain in small town softball, siblings are likely to play on the same team.  While the Oakland and Craig Rockets program is able to field 4 teams defined by age groups, … more
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