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Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship Committee members are ready to welcome you to the annual golf tournament on Sept. 22nd. Members include Ashley Johnson, Tammy Morphew, and Aaron Arlt.
FOOF Scholarship Golf Tournament key to student support
Each year, thousands of dollars are given to Oakland-Craig graduates as they continue their education through the Friends of Oakland Foundation (FOOF) scholarship program.  Utilizing Dollars for … more
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The Honor Guard offers a gun salute at the conclusion of the 2024 Memorial Day service in the Oakland Cemetery.
Joint American Legion Posts meeting to be held in Oakland
A time-honored ceremonial tradition is in jeopardy as participation dwindles in local American Legion posts.  Those attending funeral services for former Post #46 commander Larry Buswell last … more
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Sales and use tax to increase on October
Beginning on October 1, 2024 , the local sales and use tax rate for the City of Lyons will increase from 1.5% to 2%. The .5% increase is expected to generate an estimated $64,000 per year. These … more
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the JoyRide Public Transiportation building in Oakland. Participants included Mayor Dan Jacobs, Tyler Toline -Franciscan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer, Sister Joy Rose (Franciscan Healthcare Director of Missions), Brian Pierce (IJoyRide Director), Oakland Chamber of Commerce President Michael Nissen, and Oakland Community Foundation President Jess Bland.
Oakland Chamber officially welcomes JoyRide Public Transit
Complete with giant cinnamon rolls from Master’s Hand in Tekamah and door prizes, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and JoyRide Public Transit hosted an open house at their location in Oakland … more
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The goal was to have the training as realistic as possible. (left to right) Lyons Fire and Rescue Chief Stewart Miller and Oakland Safety officer and Firefighter/EMT Jerry Redding-Geu made there way down to the patient to treat and transport up the hill.
Training for all scenarios
About 35 first responders from Burt County and the surrounding area came together over the weekend for an annual mutual aid training conference hosted by the Oakland Fire and Rescue.  The … more
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Congratulations to Peaches and Cream from Omaha in winning the 10-team Megan Mock Benefit Softball Tournament.
Benefit Softball Tourney played for Megan Mock
A benefit softball tournament was held at the Lyons City Park on Saturday for Megan Mock.  Megan is battling breast cancer prompting the “Stronger than the Storm” theme of the … more
Trypp Johnston works towards earning his Boy Scouts metalwork merit badge.
Busy summer wraps up for local Boy Scouts
Summer camp, merit badge courses, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors were had by four Oakland boys as part of Boy Scouts of America Troop 165, West Point.  Trypp Johnston, Patrick … more
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Local church celebrates back to school With outdoor family fun & fellowship
The First United Methodist Church of Oakland will be hosting an outdoor Fall Fun & Fellowship event August 28th from 6-8 p.m. at the corner of 2nd and Oakland Ave., in Oakland.  The … more
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Administrator David Deemer, back right, is excited to welcome the public on Aug, 30th as Oakland Heights celebrates its 50th Anniversary. He is joined by (seated) Jerry Benne, Glen Cull, Frelon Danielson, and Gay White; (standing) Jim Johnson and Cindy Graef.
Half Century of service celebrated at Oakland-Heights
A 50-year success story will be celebrated on August 30 th as the Oakland Heights Nursing Home and Assisted Living celebrate a half century of service to the Oakland community.  Boasting the … more
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Celebrating Excellence: School foundation seeks nominations
Keeping with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation is seeking nominations of those who best exemplify this universal … more
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Burt County Board of Supervisors prepares to hear testimony on proposed zoning regulations for wind energy. Pictured are: from left, Carl Pearson, Samuel Titus, David Schold, Ted Connealy, Bird Swanson, Paul Richards, and Jeff Kutchera.
Public comment heard on proposed wind energy zoning regulations
In recent years, the Burt County Board of Supervisors laid out regulations for the livestock industry within the county in an effort to make the county livestock friendly while taking into … more
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PAWS Tutoring service offered at LDNE
Principal Brenda Totten mentioned at the Aug. 12 th school board meeting that despite the rumors, school will start on Wednesday as planned. She was also excited to announce that smart tutoring will … more
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