The next St. Ludger Fish Fry will be on Friday March 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the parish hall. They will be serving fried fish. potato, salad bar and dessert bar. Carry out or dine in. For delivery call 402-358-3443. Additional dates for Fish Fries are April 4.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Verdigre will be having fish fries on Fridays during lent. The next fish fry will be March 28 with additional dates of April 4, and 11, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the church auditorium. They will be serving baked and fried fish, scalloped potatoes, mac and cheese, salad bar, and a brownie for a set price.
Funeral services for Richard "Dick" McManigal, age 94, of Center, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Creighton Community Center, 408 Rice Street, in Creighton. Reverend Judy Carlson will officiate, with burial in Greenwood 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 Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the community center.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Dick died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
Join the Creighton Public Library for Bingo for adults on Thursday, April 2 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This will be a monthly activity on the first Thursday of the month and is free to play. If you have questions please call the library at 402-358-5115.
Join folks at the Creighton Public Library for a warm cup of coffee and engaging conversations on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow community members and enjoy a relaxing time together.
Marty Mincer, the Ragtime Entertainer, will perform on Sunday April 6 at 2pm in the Plainview High School Auditorium. This performance is sponsored by The Plainview Arts Council. Admission will be charged at the door.
The library is hosting their Easter Basket Silent Auction again this year! This is the perfect chance to grab a beautiful, fun basket while supporting your local library. Bid on a delightful variety of baskets filled with goodies and treats for all ages. All proceeds will benefit the Creighton Library Foundation. Bidding begins April 7 and ends April 18
An American Red Cross Scholarship Blood Drive will be held at the Faith Hope and Love Fellowship on Tuesday, April 8 from 10:30 - 4:30. For information on making an appointment contact Janice Nelson at 402-360-4420.
LifeServe will be conducting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 8 from 12:30 -6:00 p.m. at Avera Creighton Hospital. Text ‘LIFESERVE’ to 999-777 to schedule your next donation and continue your heroic impact!
The Annual Creighton Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Creighton City Park. Meet at the Creighton Swimming Pool parking lot for the children to get into their designated age groups. A Grand Prize will be presented to the child in each of the five age groups that finds the grand prize egg. If the Egg Hunt would need to be postponed due to weather it will be held on April 19.
Easter Bingo will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Avera Creighton Care Centre. Prizes will be ham, side dishes and whatever else you need for your Easter celebration. Have some fun with the residents. Thanks to the businesses that make this possible.
The Goodwill Trailer will be in town parked by the old firehall beginning at noon on April 21 until noon on April 28.
Avera Creighton Care Centre is hosting their first annual Fabulous 50’s Prom on Thursday, April 24. The dance starts at 4:30 p.m. with live music. The staff will be doing a dance contest to Chuck Berry’s “The Twist”. Mark your calendars for a good time.
Electronic Recycling will be available from April 28 to May 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the trailer near the old fire hall at 603 Redick Ave. Accepting a wide range of electronic items for recycling and disposal. They will not accept tube tvs.
City Wide Cleanup in Creighton will take place on Tuesday, April 29 for the south side of Main Street and Thursday, May 1 for the north side of Main Street. Please have your items at curbside by 8:00 a.m. on the respective days.
Items accepted for free pickup at curbside include, furniture, metal, old lawnmowers, general household and garage items, and appliances. Any appliance with freon must have it safely removed.
Items not accepted are televisions, tires, computers, chemicals, liquid paint, (dry paint is accepted) construction materials, (no doors or windows). No clothing. If you have questions please call the city office at 402-358-3557.
St. Ludger Parish will be holding their annual Parish Auction and Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 23. The dinner runs from 11-1 with the auction beginning at 12:30. There will also be a bake sale conducted by the 5th and 6th grade class. For more information call 402-358-3501 or check out the web page at ourcatholicfamily.org to view the sale bill.
Faith United Church’s "Fat Tuesday" pancake supper will be held on Tuesday, March 11 from 5-7 p.m. They will be serving Pancakes, breakfast casserole, juice and coffee for a freewill donation. To go orders are welcome.
Funeral services for Billie Fritz, age 94, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Delores Ruzicka 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 Army National Guard Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial for Anton “Tony” Wewel, age 85, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Marcus Knecht will be celebrant. A Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Burial will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Cemetery in Stuart, Nebraska. Reverend Bernard Starman will officiate.
Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Ludger Catholic Church, with a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service.
Tony died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska.
The Creighton Chamber of Commerce will meet on Monday, March 3 @ 5:45 PM at the Community Center.
Creighton Chamber of Commerce Pancake Day is Saturday, March 1 from 10-1 along with the FCCLA Home show running from 9-2 at the Creighton Community Center and Inn.
Humanities Nebraska will be presenting a program at the Creighton Public Library on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. titled “The Meaning of Names” with the author Karen Shoemaker.
Memorial services for Fern Stacken Goodman, age 93, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.
Fern died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
Over fifty men’s voices from Nebraska and South Dakota will join together this Sunday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm, in Verdigre to celebrate the 36th Annual Men’s Choral Festival to be held at the Verdigre Public School Auditorium. The four choral groups slated to perform include the Dakota Jubilee, which has members from Platte, New Holland, Corsica, Geddes, Mitchell, Stickney, Armour, and Harrison; Delmont Chorus from Delmont, Armour, Parkson, Dimock; Tripp Chorus from Tripp and Avon; and Verdigre Chorus from Verdigre, Niobrara, Bloomfield, Orchard, Page, and Creighton.
The four choral groups will each perform two selections and then will join together to perform several songs under the direction of Jennifer (Vondracek) Powell, who is originally from Verdigre.
Mass of Christian Burial for Henry Ebel, age 75, of Verdigre, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Marcus Knecht will be celebrant, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church, with a 7:00 p.m. wake service.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Henry died Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence.
Annette Schwartz, age 70, of Creighton, Nebraska passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery in Creighton.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, February 11 from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Avera Creighton Hospital. Appointments are encouraged.
St. Ludger Knights of Columbus will have their Superbowl Brunch on Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Ludger Social Hall. All are welcome.
The next Red Cross Scholarship Blood Drive will be Thursday, February 6th at Faith, Hope & Love Fellowship, 504 Oak St. in Creighton. The drive will run from 10:30 to 4:30. There are many spots for giving double reds at this time. Due to recent storms and fires, there is a great blood supply shortage. Please call or text Jan Nelson 402-360-3164 to secure an appointment.
Funeral services for Bernard “Barney” Jorgensen, age 76, of Winnetoon, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial in Winnetoon Cemetery in Winnetoon.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.
Bernard died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at University of Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their regular meeting Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 5:45 PM at the Creighton Community Center.
The Creighton Public Library presents Bingo on Monday, February 3 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for grades Kindergarten and up. There are 12 spots available and pre registration is required. Phone 402-358-5115 to register.
Please join us at Faith United Church-Creighton on Saturday, February 1 from 8-10 am for our annual Groundhog Breakfast. Sausage gravy over biscuits, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice will be served. To-Go orders are welcome. A free will offering will support the efforts of the Faith United Women.
Funeral services for Mark Olson, age 76, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Charlie Doerr will officiate, with burial in L’Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, Nebraska.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Mark passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska.
Time is running out to get your tickets for the second annual Creighton Chamber of Commerce Special Fundraiser Comedy Show at the Creighton Community Center on Saturday March 22. Featuring David Harris of Dry Bar Comedy and Ben Marcotte. Social Hour will begin at 6:00 with the show starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased as single, double or table of eight and may be purchased from Blooms and Beans, Brandon or Tara Gragert, Trisha Moser, or any Chamber member. If you have questions, contact Tara Gragert at 402-360-3667.
A group is forming at the Creighton Public Library for Mom’s to be, Postpartum Mom’s, Experienced Mom’s, All Mom’s! The group will meet on the third Saturday of the month from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. to have a break, conversations, time with your child while being around others, a place to go with others who understand. Bring your kids or come without, your choice. For more information contact the library.
The next after school activity at the Creighton Public Library will be Tuesday, January 14 from 3:30-4:30. They will be making aluminum foil art and sharpie doodles. This is for ages Kindergarten and up and limited to 12 spots. To preregister your child please call the library at 402-358-5115.
The next meeting of the Creighton Community Foundation is January 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Creighton Community Center and they are looking for new members. If you would be interested in becoming a member of this worthwhile organization you can contact Mike Zerbe or Steve Schindler.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jo Kershner, age 69, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Marcus Knecht will be celebrant, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Jo died Saturday, December 28, at her residence.
The next Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on Monday, January 6 at 5:45 p.m. at the Creighton Community Center.
Kevin and Heidi Cheng will be performing timeless Christmas Classics with a western twist on Wednesday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Faith Hope and Love Church at 504 Oak St. in Creighton. A free will donation will be accepted.
There will be a Life Serve Blood Drive at Avera Creighton Hospital on Tuesday, December 17 from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial for John J. Meuret, age 92, of Brunswick, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Jeremy Hans will be celebrant, with burial in Brunswick Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Brunswick, with a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
John died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Aksarben Memory Care in Omaha.
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.
Funeral services for Joaquin P. Archambeau, Jr., 25-day-old son of Joaquin P. Archambeau, Sr. and Dania Earth of Creighton, Nebraska, will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Ponca Agency Building in Niobrara, Nebraska. Wendell Archambeau will officiate, with burial in Ponca Cemetery in Niobrara.
The funeral service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Ponca Agency Building and continue until service time.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Joaquin died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Avera Creighton Hospital.