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Making rosaries has been a blessing for Gene Wieneke.
Sharing the power of prayer, one rosary at a time
As the men of the Oakland area gather for Friday’s Lenten breakfast, the importance of church and the power of prayer will be the thought of the morning. Gene Wieneke of West Point will be the … more
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ALUMNI MEETING
    The Lyons Decatur Alumni Planning Committee met March 6, 2024  in Lyons and via Zoom. Work continued on arrangements for the next Alumni Banquet scheduled for Saturday, … 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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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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Anticipation of the bunny
The Easter bunny is coming! The Easter bunny is coming! Well that is according to the President of the Lyons Community Club Denise Johnson. The community club’s annual Easter Egg hunt is … 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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LDNE board of education round-up
    The LDNE Board of Education meeting was held last Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the High School library. The meeting started with the Superintendent report where LDNE … more
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The Pathways 2 Tomorrow (P2T) Health Science Pathway HOSA Chapter recently competed at the 2024 Nebraska HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC). Students and advisors pictured here are, front row, left to right, Mackenzie Schmid (GACC), Adyson Luebbert (GACC), Izzy Kreikemeier (GACC), Angel Logemann (B-R) and Kailey Raasch (B-R). Second row, left to right, P2T Health Science Instructor and HOSA Advisor Dale Mundil, Diego Onate (GACC) Bailey Pelan (O-C), Jade Bayer (H-D), Haily Knapp (H-D), Addison James (B-R), Evelyn Venegas (LDNE), Alejandra Figueroa (WP-B), Kasandra Flores (WP-B), Ziomara Ruiz (WP-B), Fernando Ruiz (WP-B), and P2T Health Science Instructor and HOSA Advisor Daniel Bridges. Back row, left to right, Adi Rennerfeldt (O-C), Landon Dobbins (H-D), Taylor Steffensmeier (H-D), Jocelynn Skoda (GACC), Elizabeth Hasemann (GACC), Fabiola Popoca (O-C), and Cindy Garcia (WP-B).
P2T students shine at Nebraska HOSA Conference
On Monday March 4th and Tuesday March 5th, Pathways 2 Tomorrow (P2T) Health Science Students competed in Nebraska HOSA (Future Health Professionals) State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Omaha at … more
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Michael Carnes."Mikey C Productions"
Finding healing through shared experiences
“Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” Nido Qubein, President High Point University Some circumstances … more
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Alexandra (Linder) Howser
Board of Ed approves hire of Oakland native for music department
Mr. Matthew Maxwell and Mr. Derek Ware joined the Oakland-Craig music department at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Now, two years later, both have resigned their positions thanking 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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Kalee Olson and Tim Wagner rehearse their lines in
Uehling Famous Follies and Drama Association is at it again!
More commonly known as UFFDA, the Uehling Famous Follies and Drama Association is offering 2 comedies on April 13 for your enjoyment. Terri Hoeneman is excited to share a new twist this year. "We … more
Danica Goodwin was one of many that sat in front of the Burt County Board of Supervisors to express her concerns about the potential camp ground going up in her residential area.
Burt County round -up
      A meeting of the Burt County Board of Supervisors was held on February 28th in the county courthouse. It was a meeting with a jammed packed agenda, that … 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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A new Grant brings more safety to Lyons
    As of late the community of Lyons will be benefiting from multiple awarded grants, most of which will be going towards the goal of the beautification of the community. … more
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Ronnie Green.Former UNL Chancellor
Former UNL Chancellor Green to deliver timely Lenten message
Long and distinguished is the career of former UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green. But it is time spent in Israel that allows him to speak personally on the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. … 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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Fifth and Sixth Grade winners (left to right) Emma Wallerstedt, Mettie Bridges, Louden Pelan, Olivia Struss
Burt County Spelling Bee
Fifth through eighth graders from all three Burt County schools gathered in the Lyons-Decatur gymnasium on February 13th to show off their skills with the English language. The Burt County … more
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It is a long process to thaw out over 400 pounds of fish for the Lyons Fire and Rescue Department's fish fry. It takes almost every inch of counter space to do so.
First Fish Fry of the Season
    Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department had its first fish fry on February 16th. According to Lyons Fire and Rescue Secretary Shannon Burgett, the fish fry was a huge … more
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LB840 may be helping the Lyons community
    In 1990 the Nebraska legislature passed Legislative Bill 840 (LB840) which authorized incorporated cities and villages to collect and appropriate local tax dollars. … 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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Local elections sees few candidates file as deadline approaches
As the May 14 Burt County Primary Election approaches, the Oakland-Craig Board of Education and Oakland City Council see few candidates file. The nine-member Oakland-Craig Board of Education has … more
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