Lyons Leading Livestock comes back to Burt County with a roar

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025

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An old 4-H club in Burt County, Nebraska, is making a strong comeback 71 years after it was originally chartered. The Lyons Leading Livestock 4-H Club officially reinstated last year and has a membership of about 30 youth. Some of these kids are fourth generation club members.

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Burt County 4-H 1.jpeg — The Lyons Leading Livestock 4-H Club has returned to Burt County 71 years after originally being chartered.
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Burt County 4-H 2.jpeg — About 30 members have joined the Lyons Leading Livestock 4-H Club in its first year.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.