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The Edward Anderson family traveled from northern California to New York, searching for information on Marsh family ancestors. They were at Burt County Museum recently, where they discovered information on Marsh family ancestors at local cemeteries. With help from museum staff, they were able to locate some family at Arizona Cemetery. Standing with William Marsh’s Air Force uniform in the main floor military room in the East House are, from left, Edward and Jinny Anderson and their daughter, Laurie Thomas.
Research is alive and well in Burt County
When Burt County Museum staff first approached the board to get the archival newspapers digitized, we were a bit apprehensive. Bonnie, Patty and I were very concerned that we would lose foot traffic, … more
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Learn more about this early Decatur woman at the 200th Birthday celibration..
DECATUR MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE FOUNDERS 200THBIRTHDAYS
The Decatur Museum is hosting a special program on Sunday, September 18, 2022, honoring three of Decatur’s early pioneers on their 200 th birthday year. The program will begin at 2 p.m. at … more
Library Happenings
This week during story-time we will be celebrating Laura Numeroff. Laura Numeroff is an American author and illustrator of children’s books, who is best known for her books, If You Give a Mouse … more
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Lyons and Three Rivers taking strides in community improvements
Soon Lyons will be the home to three new houses for families to move into. Three Rivers Housing Development and the Lyons Property Development Committee have worked together to make this growth … more
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Lyons’ City Clerk Whitney Anderson (on left) and Deputy Clerk Shalena Findlay (on right) both hope they can do what they can to better the community they call home..
Meet the team in the Lyons city office
A functioning city or town has a group of people working together for a common goal. Everyone has to play their part in order to function, and one of, if not the most important, roles are the people … more
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Luminarias continue to be a big part of the Relay For Life of the Burt County Area. Bags can be purchased in memory or in honor of loved ones who have been affected by cancer.
The 11th Annual Relay For Life of the Burt County Area, Sunday
It seems the fight to understand and end cancer is a never-ending battle.  Although local teams have helped in that endeavor by participating in fundraising events elsewhere, Burt Countians … more
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Seniors Caleb Sechler and Gabi Linder are ready to pick up where they left off in the high school vocal music careers at Oakland-Craig as Mr. Matthew Maxwell is welcomed to lead the program.
New helmsmen to lead Oakland-Craig music department
Following a very successful year for the Oakland-Craig Music Department as Mr. Bryan Bohn and Mrs. Cindy Miller lead the students to multiple high honors at the district music contest earlier this … more
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Uehling invites everyone to their triannual Labor Day Celebration on Sunday.
Fireworks to cap Uehling’s Triannual Labor Day Celebration
Final week of preparation underway for Uehling’s Triannual Labor Day Celebration to be held Sunday, Sept. 4.  One more practice for the UFFDA kids, pie making starts Friday night, the park … more
Polka Sunday Set for Sept. 11
        ‘God’s Work. Our Hands’ Polka Sunday will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of rural Hooper on Sunday, Sept. 11.  It will … more
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Cougar Culture is in full force this school year, and has evolved into the “Cougar Cage” to intimidate the opponents at sporting events.
Crazy In Cougar Pride
It was a perfect night. Something a bit magical in the air. Perhaps it was the popcorn machine being warmed up for the first time of the season sending its salty aromas under our noses. Maybe it was … more
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(left to right) Aubrey Andersen, Ashlynn Whitley, Mrs. Mace, Bailey Tuttle, and Camryn Brehmer couldn't be more proud of what they have accomplished for both their school and their female students.
For Girls Only:
It all started with an English assignment. As sophomores, Lyons-Decatur Northeast students go through an Editorial Unit, where in the end, they write their own editorial as if it were to be … more
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Burt county Deputy is raising funds for a K-9
Burt County Sheriff's Deputy Tristen Kautman is doing his best to raise funds to pay for a K-9 for the county. According to Kautman the county has never had a K-9 unit, and has always relied on … more
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This wasn’t the picture used in the article but so much prettier than the picture taken from the shore in the daytime.
DECATUR IS RECOGNIZED AS AS ONE OF THE TOP 7
The reflection of the colored lights on the Missouri River is something people don’t see unless they are on the river after dark. Vicki Lill and her family come to Decatur from Lincoln … more
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What’s Happening at the Senior Center in September
The Center will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day, but otherwise the normal things are planned throughout September.   Volunteers have once again helped out by … more
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Burt County round-up
The one and six year plan was on the agenda for the Burt County board of supervisors last week. Roads were the specific topic in the plan. The Board spent close to 45 minutes with Burt County … more
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Oakland-Craig students undertake a not so corny experience as they try and determine the expected yield per acre based on examining a single ear of corn.
Field” trip gives students real world experience
Oakland-Craig students in Mrs. Nelson's Chemistry class visited Ben Pearson's Pioneer Test Plot to estimate the yield for each hybrid.  The short out-of-classroom experience helped them to … more
Taking the stage in Uehling on Sun. Sept. 4th will be the cast of Long Tall Lester: Billy Black (Kavan Egbers), Mayor (Riley Hilbers), Asst. Mayor (Olivia Kreikemeier) Lester McChester, and Encyclopedia Salesman (Joshua Miller).
Excitement Builds for Uehling Labor Day Celebration, Sept. 4th
Uehling Famous Follies and Drama Association (UFFDA) are down to one practice a week with school starting and are anxiously awaiting their performances. Director Terri Hoeneman said that the kids are … more
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Together We Stand
Relay For Life of the Burt County Area is holding our 2022 Relay on Sunday, September 11th at the Tekamah Park North Shelter by the ballfields. The theme is Together We Stand. The group has been … more
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Pantry faces increased need as families struggle to make ends meet
It is no secret that Oaklanders have a history of looking out for one another.  The local food pantry is a prime example of the generosity of the community when it comes to helping meet one … more
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4-H clubs never has a off season
  Fair season has come and gone for Burt C ounty, but that doesn’t mean that 4-H clubs are done for the year. For some like the Burt C ounty 4-H Shooting Sports club, the B urt County … more
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Together We Stand
Relay For Life of the Burt County Area is holding our 2022 Relay on Sunday, September 11th at the Tekamah Park North Shelter by the ballfields. The theme is Together We Stand. The group has been … more
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Every good training starts with good planning. Oakland Fire Chief Nick Seery (Green shirt) goes over the plan with the group before they got started.
Fire and Rescue training weekend
  EMTs and firefighters from all over Burt C ounty arrived at the Craig fire hall on Saturday morning. Their goal in gathering for the weekend was training at this year’s Burt County … more
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The Little Pantry is the place where those in need have taken things and those who are able have brought a variety of items to fill the shelves.
Decatur’s Free Little Pantry is a success
  The Free Little Pantry is the class project thought of by 2022 graduate Juliana Anderson. The Little Pantry is the place where those in need have taken things and those who are able have … more
The Whirlpool Galaxy is seen here as imaged by the 17.5" diameter telescope in Decatur. The small satellite galaxy above the larger galaxy has influenced the evolution of the Whirlpool Galaxy.
"Keep Looking Up!"
Just as infants grow up to become adults, so infant galaxies grow up to become the adult spiral and elliptical galaxies we see all around us in the spring night sky.  How does this growth … more
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These two kiddos could be firefighters in training. Before long they could be using more than just a garden hose.
Family fun night for the Lyons Fire and Rescue Department
With summer coming to a close, the Lyons Fire and Rescue (LF&R) Department decided to have one more night of fun with the community. On Sunday August 7th  LF&R invited the community … more
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