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Hometown hero banners
This month’s utility bills will include a letter providing information about how to purchase a Veteran’s Banner in memory of a family member or friend. The information is also included in … more
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Caleb Schlichting (left) and Sydney Olsen (right) have the royal walk down as they win this years 4-H king and queen.
Now presenting this year’s 4-H royalty
For the last 73 years Burt County has crowned a 4-H king and queen. This year Caleb Schlichting and Sydney Olsen of Lyons were voted into this honor. “ My family was shocked but … more
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Burt county Round-up
  The Burt County Board of Supervisors meeting was held back on July 12th. Burt C ounty E conomic D evelopment held a spot on the agenda to discuss lodging tax and d emo applications. … more
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Library Happenings
     Yesterday we read the books, What’s Inside Plants by Dorling Kindersley Illustrated by Richard Manning. In this book we took an inside look at a cactus and a thistle. … more
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Congratulations to Logan Nathan and Ace for receiving a Blue Ribbon at the Burt County Fair Dog Show.
A boy and his dog earn blue
When it is fair time in Burt County it means hard work and patience for anyone participating in Fair events. Logan Nathan’s mom Tracy said, “ W hen the awards were given out after the dog … more
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This water color painting of the Indian mission Church of the Latter-Day Saints was.purchased through an on-line auction by Jane Judt. The artist is unknown. The painting .hangs in The Church of Jesus Christ, Decatur Restoration Branch. It currently is on .display at the Decatur Museum. The Church stood North of Decatur from 1924 to 1945..The church stood alongside a farm where Native Americans were taught how to farm. In.1945 the Stucco covered church was moved to Macy and renovated. Unfortunately, the church was later destroyed by a fire.
Decatur’s museum features Decatur and area churches
The two pictures and information is just a preview of the display of 18 Churches from Decatur and the surrounding area. So many interesting things can be learned by reading the information, looking … more
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Mr. Kirschenman is a former collector of antique tractors and widely known for his knowledge of tractors.
DECATUR LOVES TRACTORS
Like many farm communities, Decatur has a real love affair with tractors. To celebrate this iconic symbol of agriculture, there is a tractor photographic exhibit at t he Sears Center in Decatur. The … more
Klatt Resigns at the July Monthly Village Board Meeting
The members serving on the Village of Decatur Board met on Thursday, July 13th. Denny Klatt submitted his resignation during the meeting. The opening for Klatt’s seat has been posted to notify … more
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In the market classes, it was Anna Karnopp’s 268-pound middleweight gilt that took top spot among the market gilts.
Burt County 4-H exhibitors present nearly 250 animals for competition
Working their animals under the large ceiling fans in front of their county fans, 4-H’ers weren’t inhibited by the heat or rain for two days of livestock shows at the Burt County … more
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JEO confirms good news concerning water treatment project financing
The Oakland City Council met on Monday evening for their regular July monthly meeting.  Visitors included Ben Murray, Harold Van Folken, Sandra Anderson, Dan Jacobs, Burt County Board of … more
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The Sperling Family, (from left) Tobias, Edmund, Ashley and Silas Sperling are among the volunteers ensuring the flower pots and baskets on Oakland Ave. continue to bloom.
Volunteers keep main street investments growing
Robert Cormier, mid-century journalist and author once said, “All the stories I'll ever need are right here on Main Street.”  No doubt, many a conversation has been had on Oakland … more
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There’s no time like fair time
“Does the fair get earlier every year?” someone asked after the Oakland Independent’s fair preview edition came out last week.  Earlier?  Not really.  Better, the … more
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Board of Ed prepares for new year
As the Oakland-Craig Board of Education came into session on Monday evening, the June treasurers report had some encouraging news. “When we look back to this time last year, we are … more
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Oakland-Craig Rockets 14s/16s Third at Class State 16s/18s State Tournament. They are from front left Coach Angie Rennerfeldt, Shea Johnson, Briar Ray, Morgan Ray, Adi Rennerfeldt, Bailey Pelan, Kara Selken and Anisten Rennerfeldt. Back row: Coach Mackenzie Charling, Natalie Christensen, Myesha Larson, Laryn Johnson, Bailey Denton, Coach Max Christensen, Madeline Pearson, Lillian Ehlers, Coach Andy Rennerfeldt, Karley Eriksen, Emma Johansen and Coach Nikki Ray.
Rockets 14s/16s Third at Class C State 18s Tourney
The Oakland-Craig Rockets 14s and 16s competed at the Class C State tournament for 16s/18s (High School). They performed extremely well considering many of the teams at the tournament have high … more
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Kevin Mendez (on the right) is proud and happy to be working with his mother Marisela Ruiz (on the left) and his father Josue Mendez (not pictured) in his family's new restaurant on Main Street in Lyons.
New business opens on main street to serve the community
    Local Lyons' business owner found a way to service the community and his family. Josue Mendez is well known for his construction business, and about four years ago he … more
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A month of building ups and down for the City of Lyons
The Lyons City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday July 5th at 5:30 p.m. The first thing on the agenda was an update from Matt Smith of Olsson regarding the water treatment plant … more
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Library Happenings
Yesterday during our weekly story time we read the book Animals of the High Mountains by National Geographic. In this story we learned about animals all over the world that live in the mountains such … more
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Marlene and Keith Anderson
Anderson retires following 42 years in banking
“God offers us so many choices when we are young—and, sometimes, the smallest decision will change the course of one’s entire life.” Marlene Anderson would write in the … more
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Cooling off on a warm day, Lyndsey Johnson, Brooklyn Richards and Grace Wallerstedt enjoy shaved ice from Newill’s.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better
Fifteen years have passed since the Oakland Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural July 3 rd Party in the Park.  Sunday’s event was among the best of them as the weather was agreeable … more
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Oakland Revitalization subcommittee seeks input
On March 1st, about 60 individuals came together to discuss the benefits of small-town living and the needs facing the Oakland community.  From that discussion, four areas of focus are being … more
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The American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest winners from Oakland-Craig are Chloe Selk - 2nd - Place, Paisley Peterson 3rd – Place, and Haley Olson – 1st Place. Congraultations!
Coloring to remember
This year’s Craig American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster winners are Haley Olson – 1st Place, Chloe Selk - 2nd Place, and Paisley Peterson – 3rd Place.  The … more
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The Nebraska delegation touring the home of Girl Scout founder Juliette Low (all of Nebraska delegation) going up left side girls: Katelyn Smith, April Schellenberg, Payton Lyons, Jocelyn Brazelton. Right side: Madison Klein, Kaylee Windhusen, Kaitlin Mundil. Adults pictured are Lisa Klein, Robin Schellenberg, Judy Geisler, Shari Smith, Terri Hoeneman.
Destination Savannah, Georgia
On June 7th-10 th , forty-six Nebraska Girl Scouts and adult leaders headed to Savannah, Georgia, the birthplace of Girl Scout Founder Juliette Gordon Low.  There were 7 girls and 5 adults from … more
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Landen Redding was proud to show off his builds. As he got older his skills and creativity grew with him.
A chance to showcase what they can do
The 4th of July events in Lyons allowed for some well deserved youth to showcase what they can do with Legos and likewise materials. As part of the Lyons car show, held in the soldier memorial … more
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This years cornhole winners for the 4th of July (From left to right) Chris and Rex Webster 3rd, Brantley Vavra and Bobby Sparks 2nd, Tiffany and Jesse Raabe 1st..
Big day in the park on the 4th
Brink Park was full of people on the 4th of July. They were there to celebrate with games, food, and just a sense of community. “ The 4th of July was a great success,” Community Club … more
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Ashley Watson's daycare enjoying the summer StoryWalks.
Library Happenings
Last week was our last week for our Summer Reading Program. Our theme was sharks and whales. We read the books Wild Orca, written by Brenda Peterson with paintings by Wendell Minor . It is a … more
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