Get ready for an adventure with a twist! This year’s hunt comes with two lists. One tells you exactly what you’re looking for, and the other makes you figure it out yourself. Stop by the Creighton Public Library to pick up your scavenger hunt list and start exploring!
The Creighton Public Library will be holding a free 10-week health promotion program that combines bingo, with health trivia and capable exercises for everyone! The event will be extended to August 28th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15-10:00AM.
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.
Terry O. Coutts, age 81, of Santee, Nebraska formerly of Creighton, Nebraska, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at University of Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, following a stroke. A celebration of life for Terry will be held on August 3, 2025, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Creighton Community Golf Course in the clubhouse. Lunch will be served throughout that time.
A eulogy will be presented at 1:00 p.m. by Matt Fischer of Center, Nebraska.
All who knew Terry throughout his lifetime are encouraged to come and share in fellowship with his children.
Come to the Knox County Fairgrounds in the American Legion Pavilion on Wednesday, August 6th in Bloomfield for Jesus Rocks in Knox. There will be a free will donation, along with food and drinks available. The show starts at 5:00pm with Faith Keepers & Friends, 5:45pm Choir of Fire, 6:30pm Just the Messengers, and 7:30pm Micah Christopher. Please bring a lawn chair to make sure there is enough seating.
The one and only Winnetoon will be hosting it’s 9th annual BBQ on August 2nd at 5:00 p.m. There will be a raffle taking place with the top prize being $5,000! There will also be a kids raffle, and the top prize is a Go-Kart! The car show will begin at 2 with the kiddie parade beginning at 4:30 and registration starting at 4. For more information call or text 402-358-0320. The Bethesda Mini Camp will be selling root beer floats throughout the evening. Live music from Johnny Fever and the Prairie Thunder Band will finish off the night!
Join the Creighton Public Library for Bingo for adults on every first Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This event is free to play. If you have questions please call the library at 402-358-5115.
St. Ludger Altar Society will be holding a Bake Sale on Friday, July 25 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall. They will be serving coffee, juice, pie, and rolls and will have lots of baked items for sale.
Come learn the art of origami-perfect for beginners and paper craft lovers of all ages. This paper folding craft will be held at the Creighton Public Library on Thursday, July 17th at 10:30 a.m. There are only 12 spots available. Call 402-358-5115 to pre-register.
Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with Nebraska Game & Parks, Lewis and Clark NRD, and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, invites livestock producers and land managers to attend a Summer Pasture Walk on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Trent Arens Farm, located at 88184 528 Ave, Verdigre, NE.
This free event provides a hands-on opportunity to observe and discuss pasture management strategies in a working livestock system. Attendees will engage with Extension educators, partner representatives, and fellow producers on topics including forage production, grazing management, and pasture improvement.
No registration is required. For more information, contact your local Nebraska Extension 402-254-6821.
Memorial services for Kathy Riesberg, age 77, of Bloomfield, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. July 19, 2025, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial at a later date.
Visitation will be July 18, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Creighton.
Junior Pfanstiel Farm ), 55179 HWY 20, McLean, NE 68747
There will be a Regenerative Ag Field Day on July 8th, from 10 AM-12PM. The event is located 1/4 north of HWY 20 on 552 Ave, near McLean, Ne, and will feature strip intercropped corn and cover crops plus soil/root pit, soil health demonstrations and discussion on cover crop management and grazing. The event is free to attend!
RSVP for lunch (limited to 125)
Register at http://LCNRD.nebraska.gov Home | Lewis & Clark Natural Resource District
The Goodwill Trailer will be in town beginning on Tuesday, July 8 until noon on Tuesday, July 15. It will be parked by the old firehall at 303 Redick Avenue.
The Creighton Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the entire community of Creighton, would like to invite you to participate in our annual “BerryPepper Days” Parade. The parade will be held on Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. You can preregister or bring your registration form the day of the parade. If you have any questions, please email Tara Gragert at tlgragert@gmail.com or call 402.360.3667.
Faith United Church in Creighton will be serving walking tacos and hot dogs Saturday, June 21st from 11am - 2 pm. This is a free will donation event with dine in or carry out options available.
Creighton Berry Pepper Days Ribfest is looking for participants. Ribfest will take place Saturday, June 21 at the Creighton City Park with serving beginning at 5:00 p.m. Participants must cook 10 racks of ribs which will be provided and there will be cash prizes paid out for the top 5 spots. For more information contact Mike Zerbe at 402-841-3883. In case of bad weather the event will be held at the Creighton Community Center.
The Creighton Historical Center invites everyone to join them for a free will donation fundraiser lunch! The lunch will be on Friday June 20th from 11am-1pm at the Creighton Senior Center. Enjoy a delicious lunch of hot ham and cheese sandwiches, salad, chips, and dessert. All proceeds will go to the Creighton Historical Center.
There will be a Red Cross Scholarship Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 18 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. at the Faith, Hope and Love Fellowship in Creighton. Please schedule an appointment with Janice Nelson at 402-360-3164 of Kyle Jensen at 402-910-0681 or visit www. redcrossblood.org.
Funeral services for Joyce Eggers, age 82, of Creighton, Nebraska will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Join the Creighton Public Library on Thursday, June 26th at 12:30PM for a fun movie afternoon! For more information, contact the library at 402-358-5115.
Faith United Church will be holding bake sales in June on the 6th and 13th from 8-10 a.m. They will be serving pie, rolls, coffee, and juice plus lots of home baked goodies to take home.
The annual Memorial Day program will be held at Creighton Community School at 10am on Monday, May 26th. For any community choir members that would like to sing at the Memorial Day program, practice will be at 9am on the 26th with program to follow at 10am.
The VFW will be be putting flags up at the Cemetery on May 21st at 5pm and taking them down on the 28th at 5pm. Any help would be appreciated.
The Creighton Community Country Club is sponsoring an Adult/Child nine hold tournament on Sunday, May 18 for children K-12 grade and an adult. Registration will start at 1:30 p.m. for a per person fee which includes a meal. There is limited golf cart rental available. Start time is 2:00 p.m. If you have questions call Brandon at 402-360-3763.
The Creighton Historical Center has recycled cemetery flowers for a free will donation. Stop by Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12-4.
Barbara Hale, age 77, of Creighton, Nebraska died Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence.
Services will be held at a later date.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
The Creighton Ministerial Association invites the Senior Class of 2025, their parents, families, and friends to a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. at the Creighton High School Gymnasium. The public is invited also.
Creighton Fire & Rescue is hosting an open house at the NEW facility on Saturday, May 3rd from 4PM-7PM.
Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Meyer, age 81, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. A 10:00 a.m. rosary will be held prior to the service. Reverend Jeremy Hans 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, Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard, and American Legion Riders.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 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.
City Wide Cleanup in Creighton will take place on 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.
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.
A Celebration of Life for Aaron Emory, age 46, will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Creighton. Aaron died on January 30 at his home.
The Youth Group at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Bloomfield invites you to a Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast fundraiser for their summer retreat to Steubenville.
Please join them on April 27th at the Bloomfield Community Center for a Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast along with scrambled eggs, sausage links, juice and coffee. It will be a free will donation and all are welcome. Serving from 9am-noon.
At the Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their faith, strengthens their prayer life, and empowers them to live on mission long after the conference ends
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.
Graveside services for Roy Charbonneau, age 84, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Royal Cemetery in Royal, Nebraska. Pastor George Shaver will officiate.
Military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151, American Legion Post 74, and Army National Guard Honor Guard.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Roy died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence.
The Goodwill Trailer is in town now until April 28. The trailer will be parked by the old fire hall at 603 Redick Avenue.