Santaland will open Wednesday, November 27-December 31 from 6PM-10PM. Santa’s Workshop and Mrs. Claus’s Gingerbread House will open December 1-December 23 from 6PM-9PM
The Creighton Chamber of Commerce will meet on Monday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Creighton Community Center.
There will be a Scholarship Blood Drive at Creighton High School Elementary Gym sponsored by FCCLA and HOSA on Wednesday, December 4 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment please email Skylar Long at sklylarlong@chsbulldogs.org or Caitlin Von Lau at caitlinvonlau@chsbulldogs.org or visit redcrossblood.org. Please give the gift of life this holiday season.
Creighton Time Capsule will be buried at 1:30pm on December 5th near the Veterans’ Memorial in Greenwood Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the time capsule burial ceremony, please drop off your time capsule treasures at the Creighton Historical Center or Creighton City office by December 2, 2024.
Just the Messengers, joined by Jan Schiferl, will be holding a Christmas concert on Sunday December 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Creighton’s Parade of Lights will be held on Sunday, December 8 with check in at 5:00 p.m. at the Creighton Public Library with the Parade to follow at 6:00. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best float and runner up. Santa will be in his workshop from 6-9 p.m. and will be serving hot chocolate and goodies.
If you have any questions please call the Midwest Bank, Creighton Branch at 402-358-5144. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Verdigre Community Chorus presents “Glorious Joy” with two performances. Sunday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre and Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomfield.
The Goodwill Trailer will be parked by the Firehall at 303 Redick Ave. in Creighton from December 9 to December 17. The trailer will be on site after 12:00 p.m. and will be picked up by 12:00 p.m. on the last day of the drive.
After School Activities for kids at the Creighton Public Library:
Monday, Dec. 9 3:30-4:30 “Make a Bracelet” Pre register. There are 15 spots for 2nd grade and up.
Thursday, Dec. 12 3:30-5:00 “Movie at the Library” All Ages.
Important information for Library- Activities-Pre registration is sometimes required to ensure we have enough supplies for your child. Limited spots may be available for each activity. And certain activities may have age requirements listed. Call the library to pre register your child at 402-358-5115.
Faith Keepers will be holding a Christmas Concert and Luncheon on Sunday, December 15 at the Bloomfield Community Center. They will be serving from 11-1 with music beginning at 12. This is a free will offering event with proceeds going to the less fortunate.
The Second Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K run-1 mile walk will be held on Thursday, November 28. Kids, pets, and strollers are all welcome! Registration takes place on Main Street beginning at 8:30 and the race begins at 9:00 a.m. There is a registration fee and to pre-register you may call or text Meghan Fernau at 402-640-4704.
The Creighton Public Library will be holding a bake sale at the library on Wednesday, November 27 with the doors opening at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Creighton Library Foundation.
Happy Turkey Day and everything you need for Thanksgiving Dinner Bingo at Avera Creighton Care Centre on Saturday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. Its free! Come and enjoy the fun with our residents. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Setup for SantaLand will continue at 9 am on Saturday November 23 and will continue over the weekend until everything is ready for opening night Wednesday, November 27. If you have any questions, contact Andrea Eggerling 402-358-0286, Jen Hoffman 402-360-2580 or Mike Zerbe 402-841-3883.
The Creighton Holiday Fair and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Creighton Community Center.
Are you struggling this Christmas season? Please reach out to the Gifts of Joy Committee thru Marla Saathoff at 402-358-5263 by Friday, November 22 to be included on their list.
Public visitation for Doris Montgomery Carlson, age 88, of Royal, Nebraska will be Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, Nebraska.
Private family services will be held.
Doris died Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Avera Creighton Care Centre in Creighton, Nebraska.
A Pancake Brunch will be held following the Veteran's Day Program being held on Monday, November 11, at Creighton High School at 9 a.m.
Faith United Church-Creighton will be serving pancakes, breakfast casserole, fruit, coffee and juice from 10 am to noon at 702 Bryant Avenue. The public is invited . A free will offering will be appreciated. It is our honor to provide the meal at no charge to our Veterans and Auxiliary Members.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mardene Bryce Dalton, age 80, of Plainview, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Kevin Vogel will be celebrant, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, with a 7:00 p.m. wake service.
Mardene died Tuesday, October 29 at CHI Health in Plainview.
The Creighton Chamber of Commerce will meet on Monday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Creighton Community Center.
The Creighton Chamber of Commerce will once again be sponsoring Ladies Night on Sunday evening, November 3 from 5-8 p.m. with businesses open extra hours and many vendors coming to town. Many businesses will offer special discounts and vendors will be located on Main Street as well as at the Creighton Country Club and Creighton Library. For a complete list of vendors check out the City Facebook page or look for fliers around town.
There will be a free and fun Hallelujah Night Carnival for the whole family, Thursday, October 31st from 6 – 8 PM at Faith Hope & Love Fellowship in Creighton. Join them for carnival games, cake drawings, pizza, prizes, candy and the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Costumes are welcome. For more information contact Pastor Marcus Kramer (320) 260-7536.
Avera Creighton Care Centre Residents will be handing out candy to trick or treaters on Saturday, October 26 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and they are looking for candy donations for their trick or treaters. If you would like to donate, it must be in original, unopened packages, store bought, and nothing homemade. Please drop off donations at the activity office by October 24. If you have any questions call Krista Eckmann at 402-358-5701.
Senator Deb Fischer will be at the Creighton Public Library on Wednesday, October 23 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. for a meet and greet event with the public.
St. Ludger Parish will be holding their annual Octoberfest dinner on Sunday, October 20th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the parish hall. They will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad and dessert bar for a free will offering.
The Creighton Childcare Committee is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Nebraska vs Wisconsin girls volleyball game in Lincoln on November 23. Tickets can be purchased at the Creighton City Office, the Creighton State Farm Office, Lindsay Nelson, Kora Pavlik or the Creighton Public Library. Tickets must be purchased by October 26.
Mass of Christian Burial for Herbert Wagner, age 94, of Winnetoon, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Marcus Knecht will be celebrant, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery in Creighton.
Military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151, American Legion Post 74, and Army National Guard Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, with a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service.
Herbert died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Stanton Health Center in Stanton, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Mildred “Onie” Tyler, age 91, of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Creighton, Nebraska, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Bethesda Danish Lutheran Church in Winnetoon, Nebraska. Pastor Sean Tyler will officiate, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Onie passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at her son’s residence in Omaha.
The VFW and American Legion annual fall chicken feed will be held on Monday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the Veteran’s Hall on Main Street. Carry out will be available.
Creighton’s Fall ATV Ride will be held on Saturday, October 12, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration begins at the 812 at 1:00 p.m. and ends at the Creighton Community Country Club with stops along the way. Side by sides, Jeeps, 4 wheelers, and pickups are all welcome. There is a minimum maintenance road along the route. There is a per person charge with cash prizes at the end. The chamber is not responsible for accidents or injury.
Creighton Community School is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, October 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the elementary gym. For an appointment please contact the school at 402-358-3663 or online at redcrossblood.org.
Bulldog Fans are trying to get a fan bus together for the Creighton vs. Ainsworth football game on Friday, October 11. The bus will leave around 3:30 p.m. from the high school. Let Tara Gragert know if you would like a seat on this Navigator bus.
Christ Lutheran Church will be holding their annual Octoberfest meal on Sunday, October 6 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Walter Larson Senior Center. They will be serving Sauerbraten and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, salad bar, dinner roll, and dessert for a free will offering. There will also be a county store.
The Plainview Arts Council, through a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council, presents the Toasted Ponies. A band featuring bluegrass, country, celtic, cajun, and original tunes, on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Plainview High School Auditorium. Admission will be charged at the door.
Mass of Christian Burial for Gene Wagner, age 87, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Marcus Knecht will be celebrant.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at St. Agnes Sigel Cemetery in Utica, South Dakota.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, with a 7:00 p.m. wake service.
Gene Lawrence Wagner passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2024.
Funeral services for Curtis Keck, age 83, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Faith United Church in Creighton. Reverend Alan Gager will officiate, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Bazile Mills, Nebraska.
Military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151, American Legion Post 74, and Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Crieghton.
Curtis died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
The St. Ludger Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Steak Feed on Sunday, September 29 at the St. Ludger Social Hall. The evening will start with a social hour from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. followed by the meal. They will be serving steak, baked potato, salad, and dessert. For tickets contact Cory or Don Frisch, Mark or Rick Wilmes, Dennis Vigil or Brandon Gragert.
Memorial services for James Becker, age 93, of Center, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, Nebraska. Delores Ruzicka will officiate, with private family burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
James died Monday, September 16, 2024, at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska.
Funeral services for Michael McKay of Creighton, Nebraska, formerly from Atkinson will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10:30 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Atkinson. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday September 25, 2024 from 6 to 8pm at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson with a 7pm Rosary.
Lunch will be served at the KC Hall immediately after the burial.
Funeral services for Rahn Olson, age 70, of Brunswick, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Brunswick Auditorium. Reverend Judy Carlson will officiate, with burial in Brunswick Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, Nebraska.
Rahn died Saturday, September 14, 2024.