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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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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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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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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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