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Max Bures goes the distance for Oakland-Craig.
Knights Host 2024 EHC Track Meet
The O-C boys finished as runner-up and the girls ended the meet in 7 th place at the 2024 EHC Track Meet held on Saturday in Oakland. The girls’ relay teams once again had strong showings. … more
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Kyle Watson and Dalton Waterman unwrap a new disc golf basket in the Oakland Park.
Disc Golf course expands as does league play
The Oakland Disc Golf Course, created in 2013 by Bonnie Goodrich and members of the Oakland City Council, recently underwent a growth spurt from 9 to 18 holes. Jacob Schieffer, Brandon Miller, Darrel … more
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Competing at the Nebraska State Science Fair are Lyons-Decatur Northeast Students, from left, Kaylin Miller (10), KayLei Svendsen (12), Chance Mock (12), Cameron Maryott (9), Caroline Timm (7), Kaylee Tomka (8).
LDNE competes with the big boys qualifying 6 for State Science Fair
Lyons-Decatur once again demonstrates that great things can indeed be found in small packages. Competing against the big schools in Nebraska, 4 high school students were among the 36 competing … more
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FFA Star Recipients Jake Christiansen, Linden Anderson and Alexander Timm.
Lyons-Decatur FFA Holds Celebration Banquet
The Annual FFA Celebration Banquet was held this past month, recognizing many honors and awards as well as celebrating the past year in the FFA.  This banquet represents a celebration of the … more
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Senior Jesse Droescher led the way for O-C at River Wilds with his round of 43. He also shot a 98 in 18-holes in Beemer.
Droescher leads the Knights at River Wilds
The Knights traveled to River Wilds Golf Course in Blair on Tuesday to compete in a quad with host Blair, Bergan and Cedar Bluffs. Senior Jesse Droescher led the way for O-C with his round of 43. … 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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