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It has been a few years since Kaydence Voyles’ face told the story as she struggled to keep the sled moving at the Pedal Pullers Tractor Pull at the Nebraska State Fair. The fun continues as Uehling is set to host a Kiddy Tractor Pull on Sun., Sept. 4th at 4:30 p.m. west of the auditorium. Everyone is invited to join the fun.
Uehling set to celebrate triannual Labor Day Party
Adding to the many family memories made over the years, Uehling is set to host their now Triannual Labor Day Party on Sun., Sept. 4 th .  Not wanting to interfere with church services, the … more
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Gracing the backside of each banner on Oakland Ave. is this Dala Horse creation by Charley Guzinski a 5th-grader at Oakland-Craig at the time. 18 more student creations can be found inside.
Contest sparks colorful creations for Oakland Ave.
There has been an overall push to bring a renewed sense of community pride to Oakland.  Having celebrated its 150th, the realization came that it would be easy to sit and look back instead of … more
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Burt County Ag Society President Dale Miller is joined by his wife Paula, son Stuart and Leah Miller and their three children Carsyn, Trent and Becket Miller, as he received the prized Joe Roh, Jr. Service Award at the Burt County Fair.
Miller presented with the Burt County Fair’s Joe Roh Award
Several long-time leaders were honored on Friday night of the Burt County Fair as participants gathered for coronation.  Though the duration of the presentations may have been short, the careers … more
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Garrison Dodge
Garrison Dodge Named to Allstate’s 31st AFCA Good Works Team
Garrison Dodge, OC Class of 2019, is one of two student-athletes from Nebraska to be named to the Allstate’s 31st American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.  Ethan Piper of the … 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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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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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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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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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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Makenna Pearson and Madeline Pearson serve Kate Webster at the renovated concession stand at the Oakland ball fields.
Ball Association grateful major facility improvements
The Oakland Ball Association received a grant from the Donald E. Nielsen foundation for facility improvements to the tune of $80,000.  Jeff Rennerfeldt of the Ball Association said the grant was … more
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