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Logan View Mentor Kris Kremke and mentee Bryon Vollmer enjoy the back to school breakfast at the start of the school year hosted by TeamMates with donations from the Fremont Area Big Give.

LV TeamMates ready for Big Give, May 7th

The Logan View Chapter of TeamMates Mentoring is excited to be participating in the Fremont Area Big Give again this year on Tuesday, May 7th. The donations received through the FABG have … more

Amy Kremke Sports Contributor | 5/2/24

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

Shea Crimmins Oakland Independent | 5/2/24

Congratulations to confirmands Samuel Hagelstien and Marissa Hilbers. They are joined by Pastor Judy Johnson.

Two Confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran, Hooper

Two young people, Samuel Hagelstien and Marissa Hilbers, were confirmed Sunday, April 28, during the worship service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of rural Hooper. Both are eighth-grade … more

5/2/24

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

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 5/2/24

Lyons-Decatur Northeast senior Sydney Olsen was chosen as 1 of 16 2024 Nebraska high school graduates to be honored with a Salvation Army DJ Hero Scholarship.

Olsen Receives DJ Hero Award Scholarship

During State FFA Convention after receiving her State Degree, Lyons-Decatur Senior Sydney Olsen got the wonderful news that she was one of the winners of the Salvation Army’s DJ Hero Award … more

Shea Crimmins Lyons Mirror-Sun | 5/2/24

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

Kevin Anderson LDNE Ag Educator | 5/2/24

Siren sounds with outbreak of tornadoes

An early outbreak of severe weather crossed the Midwest with tornadoes reported in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. The National Weather Service reported farms were torn apart and at least … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/25/24

Thank you to Roger and Candice Fehrer for their donation of a roll-top desk, cups and coffee mugs, and a beautiful bouquet.

Donations recognized and appreciated

Hello! April is over half over and the days are flying by! This past week we have received many donations and I wanted to recognize those people. First, we received two … more

Carmen Druckenmiller Happy Days Weekly | 4/25/24

Oakland Fire and Rescue Squad Captain Jason Redding-Geu is ready to take on the greater responsibility of serving Burt County as the new Emergency Manager.

Redding-Geu named to serve as new county Emergency Manager

Oakland’s Jason Redding-Geu has been hired by the Burt County Board of Supervisors to replace KC Bang as the new emergency manager. Redding-Geu looks to utilize his fire and rescue … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/25/24

Burt County Board Supervisor Jeff Kutchera and Sheriff Eric Nick visit with students about careers in their respective fields.

County freshmen Connect the Dots at annual simulation

The transition from high school into secondary education and/or the workforce can be a daunting prospect. Burt County 4-H is doing their part to simulate the experience in a safe and fund … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/25/24

Senior Shooter Sr. Theodore Windhusen shooting singles.

Logan View Trapshooting

According to coach Dave Tonjes, trapshooting is one of the fastest growing high school sports in the nation. Logan View Trapshooting, located in Uehling, officially became a team two years ago; … more

Shea Crimmins Reporter | 4/21/24

Veterans and supporters coffee at Oakland Heights

Oakland Heights and American Legion Post 127 would like to invite all veterans and supporters to Oakland Heights for a veteran’s social hour on April 30th at 2 p.m. Our veterans at Oakland … more

Bill Hall Chaplain VFW Post 127 | 4/21/24

Pictured with the 6th-grade classrooms at Oakland-Craig is Cory Martin, board president of the Oakland Food Pantry. The 6th Grade Class donated a portion of the proceeds from the Kids Take Over Design-n-ad project. Their adverting creations were featured in last week

Kids Take Over and give back

The 6th grade classrooms of Aaron Meyer and Becky Rennerfeldt participated in the Kids Take Over Design-n-ad Project. The students designed ads for local businesses and the sponsored ads were … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/21/24

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

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/21/24

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

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/18/24

Lyons spring clean planned for May 3rd

Someday has finally arrived. If you’re like many folks, you have been putting off disposing of unwanted items awaiting a more opportune time. The City of Lyons wants you to know … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/18/24

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

Clare Wiltse Sports Contributor | 4/18/24

Theresa Wiggs will give a presentation on June 7 at 10 a.m. at the Sears Center. The public is invited to attend.

Nature-based Art on Display in Decatur

Nature artist Theresa Wiggs (aka Miss T) has a beautiful exhibit ready for viewing at The Sears Center in Decatur. Miss T grew up on a farm near Decatur and her on-going love for the outdoors … more

4/18/24

Samantha Goodbird join the Center For Rural Affairs team as the human resources manager.

Goodbird puts the human touch in human resources

Some of the main roles in human resources management include hiring and training people and developing policies and strategies to retain them. But the position is much more than procedures and … more

Liz Stewart Center for Rural Affairs | 4/18/24

Proper etiquette learned at Burt County Museum

Burt County Museum held a third-grade tea party the morning of April 6. All decked out in their best, each girl introduced herself and her doll or toy, and told the other visitors about herself. … more

4/18/24

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

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/12/24

Spring cleaning Oakland style

If you are looking for the right time to clean up your property, dispose of items not otherwise taken by the city compactor, or simply looking to shred unwanted documents, the Oakland Chamber of … more

Curt Hineline editorcurt@gmail.com | 4/12/24

Decatur banks remembered at the museum

The Decatur Museum is hosting a program on the History of the Banks of Decatur, April Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a short review of all of the banks, plus past and present employees are … more

Norma Farrens Decatur Museum | 4/12/24

The Parliamentary Procedure Team of Colten Miller, Alexander Timm, Sierra Heckenlaible, Aubrey Andersen, Ashlynn Whitley, and Brayden Hegge broke pool and advanced to the state finals finishing 5th.

FFA shines at State Convention Honors, awards, and recognitions earned

Thirty One Lyons-Decatur Northeast FF A members participated in the 9 6 th Nebraska State FFA Convention, learning, growing and competing. Throughout the convention titled “ Unwritten ,” … more

earned Kevin Anderson LDNE FFA | 4/11/24

Zachary Blackman appointed as Sixth Judicial District Court judge

Zachary Blackman appointed as Sixth Judicial District Court judge Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Zachary L. Blackman as the district court judge for the Sixth Judicial District, which covers … more

4/11/24