All Eyes on Tekamah-Herman

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


By Brian Depew, Lyons Area Resident

At a special meeting on April 23, the Tekamah-Herman School Board decided they needed to hear more from the public about consolidation. Patrons had previously voted 70% to build a new school in Tekamah, but Board members voiced concern that those attending the public meeting were not a representative sample of the district.

To gather more input, the Board decided to mail a survey to registered votes in the district. The district hopes to have enough surveys returned ahead of their regular May 12, 2014 meeting to use the result to guide their decision. The board suggested that a 25-30% return rate would be sufficient and that they will proceed however the survey directs them.

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Greg Mockenhaupt Reports Grain Markets

May 7, 2014 Leave a comment


By Greg Mockenhaupt, Grain Market Contributor

For more maker information, contact Greg Mockenhaupt at the CVA East Hub.

May Corn -2 @ 5.11, Dec Corn -3 @ 5.06 ¾ (5/7/14 8:19am)

Corn planting remains the top concern. The USDA earlier this week reported the US corn crop at just 29% planted vs. the 5-year average of around 42%. Corn emergence is at just 7% compared to the 5-year average pace of 13%.  Nebraska is currently just 1% behind pace.  The forecast has turned a bit drier for a larger portion of the corn belt, so as the planting pace picks up its likely we will see a significant increase in progress come next week.  Talks of up to 70%.

May Beans -11 ½ @ 14.52 ½, Nov Beans – ½ @12.24 ¾ (5/7/14 8:19am)

Bean planting has starting off a bit slow with the USDA estimating 5% of the crop planted vs. the 5-year average of 11%, but thoughts are… this starts to pick up as the southern states begin to advance.  The trade will continue to watch the forecast, but there is plenty of time left for beans.

As we plant, it is easy to forget about the markets, and many producers still have a substantial amount of grain left in the bin.  A great way to maximize your cash sale is ProEdge’s bonus premium contract which adds an additional 25-30 cents to each corn bushel.  This is in exchange for an offer on your new crop corn. Depending on your location that’s getting close to $5.

ProEdge offers the same contract for your beans as well with an additional 30-40 cents per bushel.  Prices vary with market fluctuation.

Market information provided by Greg Mockenhaupt a ProEdge Grain Risk Management Consultant at Central Valley Ag’s East Hub 402-685-5613

Greg Mockenhaupt

Risk Management Consultant

Central Valley Ag – ProEdge

1007 County Road O

Oakland, NE 68045

Office: 402-685-5613

Cell: 402-380-9855

 

 

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Kids 4 Christ Program

May 6, 2014 1 Comment


The Kids 4 Christ Program completed its last session on Wednesday, April 30th. In addition to learning about Jesus from the Bible, they sponsored two missionary events.

Children earned points for attendance and for saying memory verses. When they reached 500 points, they earned a special project and a party. The first project they earned was Sunday School materials for a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. The second project was ducks and bees for families through the Heifer Project.

Throughout the school year, an average of 19 to 25 kids attended each week. They learned about: Creation, How Sin entered the World, Noah, Tower of Babel, Job and God’s Covenant with Abraham, Jacob & Esau, and Joseph.

Kids 4 Christ Program will start up again in the fall as an after school program on Wednesdays at the Lyons Memorial United Church.

In the mean time, the VBS (Vacation Bible School) Program will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. It begins at 6:30 P. M. on Tuesday, May 27th and ends on Friday May 30th at 8:30 P. M. Its focus will be learning about Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt through the Wilderness to Mt. Sinai.

 

 

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Farewell Coffee for Oakland Police Officer Ed Hollander

May 6, 2014 1 Comment


Oakland Police Officer Ed Hollander has resigned from the Oakland Police Department. He is leaving the community to take a job in Alliance with the railroad. The City of Oakland is honoring his service to the Oakland Police Department with a farewell coffee Friday, May 9th at 4:00 p.m. at the Rosen Room in the Oakland City Auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend to thank Ed for his service to Oakland and wish him well at his new job!

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Pole and Sign Hit in Oakland

May 5, 2014 Leave a comment


According to neighbors, a semi driver hit and knocked down a no u turn sign and light pole at the corner of Oakland Avenue and 1st Street in Oakland. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. Sat., May 3rd. NPPD was called to take care of the pole and the wires in the street. Greg Mockenhaupt of Oakland saw the truck drive by his home after the alleged incident. “He was driving very fast up the hill. He seemed to be in a hurry to leave,” Greg stated.

The light pole after moved off the roadway Saturday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The light pole after moved off the roadway Saturday. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland City Council Special Meeting Notice

May 3, 2014 Leave a comment


Please note! There is an update to Monday’s Special meeting. Here is the agenda for the meeting. 
SUPPLEMENTAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAKLAND, NEBRASKA

MEETING NOTICE:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a supplemental meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the city offices, 401 N. Oakland Avenue, in Oakland, Nebraska. This is a supplemental meeting to award the bid for underground boring for the water and sewer extensions.
An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.
______________________________________________________________________________

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Establishment of a Quorum
C. Acknowledgement of the Open Meeting Laws poster
D. Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2014 meeting

II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Award of Bid for Water/Sewer extension work
B.

III. DISCUSSION
A. Park pickup repair or replacement
B. 100 S. Park donation of property
C. Update on condemnation procedures
D. Clerk Retirement 12/31/2014
E. Ed Hollander’s resignation

IV. ADJOURNMENT

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Roundabout Start Date Approaching

April 30, 2014 Leave a comment


“The purpose of building the roundabout is to reduce high speed right angle crashes at the intersection,” stated Kevin Domogalla from the Nebraska Department of Roads.

Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Highways 32 and 77 on the south edge of Oakland is set to begin July 14th. “Crews are working there now taking down trees before nesting season,” Domogalla said.

The project is expected to be complete in November. “The crew will have seventy-five working days to complete the roundabout. This is taking weather into consideration,” Domogalla stated.

The roundabout will be designed to handle semi traffic. “It will be the largest radius circle,” Domogalla said.

Traffic will have detours to follow during construction. “There are five phases of construction of the roundabout and each phase has two stages. Traffic will be re-routed accordingly,” Domogalla stated.

As always, Kat Country Hub will keep readers informed as to the status of the roundabout and necessary detour information provided from the Nebraska Department of Roads.

A roundabout will soon be in place at Highway 77 and 32, reducing the number of accidents, providing much safer travels. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A roundabout will soon be in place at Highway 77 and 32, reducing the number of accidents, providing much safer travels. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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U.S Air Force Heartland of America Band, Vortex, to Perform

April 30, 2014 Leave a comment


The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band Vortex offers a new and refreshing product sure to excite fans of all styles of music. During concerts, listeners will hear rock, funk, jazz, blues, soul, swing, country, and the latest pop hits performed with a fascinating twist on the typical instrumentation.

 

This eight-member group defies convention by drawing on each member’s musical expertise to deliver unique musical arrangements. Vocals, drums, and guitar entice audiences to move their feet while a thumping tuba lays down a fat groove complemented with lively doses of harmony from a hot brass section. Members of Vortex serve as Air Force musical ambassadors throughout the state of Nebraska supporting civic and educational outreach, recruiting, and special military engagements.

 

This unique and versatile ensemble exemplifies the pride and professionalism found every day throughout the entire United States Air Force. Whether inspiring audiences to greater patriotism or adding prestige to military events, Vortex is sure to impress.

MAY15 Lyons Flyer

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

April 28, 2014 Leave a comment


The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 1:00 p.m. for the following areas:

Northwestern Monona County in west central Iowa, north central Burt County in Nebraska and southeastern Thurston county also in Nebraska. Nickel size hail is possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include Emerson, Walthill, Winnebago, Decatur, Macy and Lewis and Clark State Park.

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Burt County Board of Supervisors Meeting

April 28, 2014 Leave a comment


The Burt County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow, Tues., April 29th at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Burt County Courthouse in Tekamah at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.

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