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Joe and Whitney Julian with their three daughters (from left) Waverly, Lydia and Elliot.
Multiplying disciples in the church
With a master’s degree in both counseling and theology, Joe Julian continues to discover a deeper relationship through the events that unfold in life. The Midtown Pastor of Citylight Church in … more
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Grace Wallerstedt
Wallerstedt, Peterson awarded in VFW Contests
Each year, the Oakland VFW Post 5543 hosts Each year, Oakland-Craig students are invited to compete in two VFW contests around Veteran Day. The Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay … more
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VFW Contest competitors Paisley Peterson (Patirot's Pen) and Grace Wallerstedt (Voice of Democracy).
VFW Voice of Democracy
To live here in the United States is a privilege that a lot of us need to acknowledge. Our government protects our rights, and some countries aren't fortunate enough to say that. Our democracy is … more
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VFW Contest competitors Paisley Peterson (Patirot's Pen) and Grace Wallerstedt (Voice of Democracy).
How Are You Inspired by America?
If you were to ask what the American “theme” is, I would say “freedom”. The United States of America has amazing military branches and veterans who risk their lives to fight … more
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tending an escape room outing were Terri Hoeneman (leader), Eleanor, Nadia, Melody, Lucy and Judy Geisler (leader). Unable to attend Aydia.
Girl Scout Cookies coming soon!
A fun afternoon was spent in Columbus at Star Escape Room the girls and leaders were trapped in Jart Castle, but figured out the clues to escape before the hour was up.  It was a fun time … more
The LDNE Honor band made their school proud as they took direction from a new director at the EHC in Wayne State.
LDNE traveled to Wayne for EHC
The Lyons-Decatur Northeast schools Honor Band traveled to Wayne State College to partake in the East Husker Conference, and they represented their school well. “ Congratulations to the 17 … more
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The LDNE Speech team came home proud from the Homer meet and more than one came back as a Champion. They seem like they are just getting started. Bottom Row - Left to Right: Jessica Tomka, Sydney Olsen, Aubrey Andersen, Miriel Brokaw Middle Row - Left to Right: Chance Mock, Braden Hardin, Belen Estrada Lujan, Kaylin Miller Top Row - Left to Right: Alexander Timm, Brayden Hegge, Colten Miller
LDNE Speech happy with the results from the Homer meet
    The Lyons-Decatur Northeast Speech team made the trip up north to compete in Homer last week, and went home happy. “ We are proud that all of the hard work … more
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The VFW and Legion are raising funds to do some good
    The American Legion Post 83 VFW Post 7998 and VFW Auxiliary, led by Commander Jerry Ludwig, have been doing what they can to help out the community they serve. … more
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Kellyn Knaak won 3rd Place in the State VFW Patriot's Pen Contest and Grace Wallerstedt plaved 7th in the State VFW Voice of Democracy Contest.
Knaak and Wallerstedt represent Burt County well in State VFW Contests
This last weekend on February 2, Kellyn Knaak, representing Post 7998 & Auxiliary of Lyons, won 3rd place in the state, with her Patriots Pen essay, receiving $500 award. Grace Wallerstedt, … more
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The Oakland-Craig Board of Education is comprised of (front from left) Henry Unwin, Kiley Johnson, Marilee Groth, Diane Pelan Johnson; (back from left) Dane Johnson, Aaron Anderson, Brett Johnson, Tim Magnusson, and Gus Ray..
Appointments made by O-C Board of Ed
Little change comes to the Oakland-Craig Board of Education appointments as the new year took place at the monthly board meeting in January. One of the notable changes is the election of Diane … more
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Congratulations to Valerie Lierman, a Currency and Nebraska School Activities Association Believer and Achiever honoree..
Lierman honored as Currency Believers and Achievers honoree
Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to recognize Valerie Lierman as a 2023-2024 Believers & Achieves. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program … more
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Burt county round-up
  The Burt County Board of Supervisors meeting was held on January 26th in the county courthouse. As is typical of the second meeting of the month, the monthly claims were one of the … more
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JOYRIDE Public Transit Launches to Serve Burt and Cuming Counties
Launching January 29, 2024, JOYRIDE is a new public transit service for Burt and Cuming counties from Franciscan Healthcare with support from Burt County, Cuming County, and Nebraska DOT. Franciscan … more
The first speech meet of the year for the LDNE speech team and they are proud of what they accomplished.
The LDNE students are up speaking again
    The stage is set, the podium is in place, and the lights are up for this year's speech season. Each year a group of brave Lyons-Decatur Northeast students prepare to … more
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Local Scholarship Season Is Upon Us
To all our local scholarship donors, I’d like to take this opportunity to do a check in with you all. The Class of 2024 has a list of all the local scholarships that have been provided last … more
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Nathan Murray
Creating in bronze presents unique challenge in more ways that one
Artist Michelangelo believed that a sculpture lay within each slab of marble. It was up to him as a sculptor to remove everything that was part of the finished masterpiece. Oakland-Craig … more
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One of the best feelings after securing the victory is your hand being raised high by the official. For Oliver Johnson of Oakland-Craig, this image marks the 100th time this has unfolded in his high school wrestling career.
Oliver Johnson joins the elite with 100th career wrestling win
Wins keep on coming for Oakland-Craig senior Oliver Johnson, son of Curt and Audrey Johnson. The young man got his coveted 100 th career wrestling win at the East Husker Conference Tournament in … more
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Congratulations to the 2024 Logan View FCCLA District 3 STAR Medalists: (front from left) Adelyn Ten Kley, Danika Kreifels, Sage Peters; (back from left) Jayde Kreifels, Marissa Hilbers, Hannah Schlueter, and Lexie Ziepke.
Kley, Kreifels, Peters bring home gold for LV FCCLA
Logan View FCCLA members competed in the District 3 STAR Competition last week. The group earned medals for their efforts in different categories of competition. Jayde Kreifels and Marissa … more
The Oakland-Craig speech team is off and medaling. Congrats to medalists Lily Kopietz, William Wilkey, Brooklyn Richards, Grace Wallerstedt, Valerie Lierman, River Wallerstedt, Grace Petersen, Caulin Johnson, and Lily Petersen. Also medaling but not pictured is Dawson Meyer.
Knights orators on the medal hunt
The Oakland-Craig Speech Team had their first contest of the year, traveling to Bancroft-Rosalie High School.  Several area schools competed at the contest. The O-C team brought home … more
The small but mighty Logan View Raider Speech team consisting of Christian Leinart, Ella Weitzenkamp, Kate Heimann and Kelton Beacom along with their advisor Mrs. Elizabeth Lafleur were pleased with their performances at the speech invite.
Logan View hosts speech invitational as season gets underway
The Logan View Speech team hosted their annual speech invite on Saturday, January 27 th .  Nine schools competed in the day long speech event that had both varsity and novice competitions … more
These were a few good things about so much snow. Snow days and Declan Hardeman and his mother Destanie took full advantage of it.
The snow days of winter for LDNE
  The last few winter days have been a dream come true for many school age children. Due to weather related problems, mainly large amounts of snow, ice, and blowing winds making for … more
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There just seems to something missing from a science group without a logo, so that is just what the LDNE science students did.
Science Night Fever for LDNE students
For Lyons-Decatur Northeast schools Science Teacher Paul Timm and his students, science is something that is worth making some extra time for. According to Timm that is why he started the LDNE … more
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Kennedy Benne, center, celebrated with family following her 1,000th collegiate career point on the basketball court. She is pictured with her brothers Kobe, Jagger, and Lincoln, and her parents Stephanie and Dale Benne.
Benne does it again!
She did it in high school, she did it again in college. Kennedy Benne became the first female athlete from Oakland-Craig to score 1,000 high school and 1,000 collegiate career points. The … more
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With an average of two feet of snowfall, several days of school closing and late starts, postponed and rescheduled events and plenty of time stuck at home, many are saying they are done with winter. But is winter done with us? Making the most of the situation, this snowman was constructed at 200 N. Davis Ave. welcoming to Oakland
Please, move your vehicles
As the snow piled up and the city crews spent several days clearing streets following two snowstorms, it became apparent to the Oakland City Council that not everyone is following two key parking … more
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TeamMates Mentor Lori Peters and her mentee Abi Panning spend one of their mentoring meetings right before the Christmas Break working on assembling a gingerbread house
In celebration of Mentor Appreciation Month
January is a special month for all people who are mentoring youth in our schools because it’s Mentor Appreciation Month. Logan View TeamMates will be hosting a Mentor Appreciation Event on … more
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