Join the FCCLA for a fun 5K Run/Walk while simultaneously participating in a costume challenge! Afterwards, join us for a bake sale. All admissions will go towards the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Saturday, October 25, at 9:00 a.m. starting at Bruce Park Terrace. For more information contact Ms. Long at Creighton Public Schools.

Kids 1st grade and up are invited to come to the Creighton Public Library on Thursday, October 23 to decorate a pumpkin! This activity is limited to 15 spots and will be from 3:45 to 4:30. To reserve your child’s spot phone the library at 402-358-5115 or stop by the library.

Lifeserve will be conducting a blood drive on Monday, October 20 from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the St. Ludger Social Hall. To make an appointment contact Jane Bartos at Avera Creighton Hospital or go to lifeservebloodcenter.org

St. Ludger’s Annual Octoberfest will be held on Sunday, October 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parish Hall in Creighton. They will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, dinner roll, salad bar, and dessert bar, all for a free will offering. You may dine in or carry out. There will be kids games, a money raffle and quilt raffle, along with the SFA raffle of the patio set. All proceeds will go to St. Ludger School.

Services for Carol McKay, 81, of Creighton, formerly of Atkinson, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Atkinson. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson with a 6 p.m. rosary.

Carol McKay died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Parkside Manor in Stuart.

Library Trick or Treat Update! New location at the Creighton Community Center. Trick or Treat begins at 10:00 a.m. Please enter through the main south door. It will be marked. There will be face painting and bounce houses. The Library Foundation will be selling hot dogs and tacos as a fundraiser from 10:45-1:00. Join them for a fun morning of treats, activities and lunch.

The Creighton VFW and American Legion will be holding their annual Fall Chicken Feed on Monday, October 13 from 5-7 p.m. Carry out will be available.

Mass of Christian Burial for Gordon “Gordie” Fulton, age 81, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Jeremy Hans and Reverend Marcus Knecht will be concelebrants, with burial in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church, with a 7:30 p.m. Wake Service.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Gordie died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska.

Christ Lutheran Octoberfest Sunday October 5th from 4-7:30pm at the Walter Larson Senior Center. They will be serving Sauerbraten and Ham, Mashed potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Salad bar, Dinner roll and dessert. Free will donation will be taken at the door. There will also be a country store!

Private family services are planned for Marsha Wenge, age 85, of Creighton.

Marsha died Tuesday, September 30 at Avera Creighton Care Centre.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Irene Fuchtman, age 99, of Creighton, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 29, at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton. Reverend Paul Albenesius will be celebrant.

Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, with a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service. A Nebraska Nurse Honor Guard Tribute will follow the Wake Service.

Irene died Monday, September 22, 2025, at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska.

St. Ludger Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Steak Supper on Sunday, September 28 with social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. and the supper beginning at 6:30. They will be serving steak, baked potato, salad and dessert. For a ticket contact Cory Frisch, Brandon Gragert, Mark Wilmes, Rick Wilmes, Lee Frisch, or Don Frisch.

The Creighton Bulldogs Booster Club will kick off homecoming week with Bonfire Night on Sunday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school parking lot. Join them for smores, games, and recognition of all youth, junior high and high school athletes.

The Creighton Volunteer Fire Dept. will be hosting their annual Chicken Dinner on Sunday, September 21 from 11-1 at the new fire hall at the junction of Highways13 and 59. They will be serving broasted chicken, cheesy potatoes, vegetable and dessert. For deliveries call 402-358- 5665 or 402-360-3763.

The Creighton Bulldog Booster Club will hold their annual Banquet on Saturday, September 20 at the Creighton Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Plan on attending the banquet this year so we can continue our mission of supporting our Bulldogs!

Funeral services for Keith Kracht, age 69, of Verdigre, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton, Nebraska. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial services for Mildred “Millie” G. Dorr, age 98, of Creighton, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Faith United Church in Creighton. Reverend John Nelson will officiate, with burial at a later date.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Millie died Friday, September 12, 2025, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.

Trail Life is a Christian alternative to Scouting America. A Troop will be forming in Creighton and is chartered by and a ministry of Community of Believers Church in Creighton. They will meet at Bruce Park on Monday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. for their introductory meeting to Trail Life activities. In case of bad weather they will meet at the Community Center. If you are interested and have questions please contact Dan Kienow at 402-890-1192 or Michael Montagna at 402-358-6143.

Memorial services for Edward “Eddie” Doerr, age 83, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mill. Reverend Justin Hildebrand will officiate, with burial at a later date in Christ Lutheran Cemetery.

Military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151, American Legion Post 74, Offutt Air Force Honor Guard, and American Legion Riders.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.

Eddie died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.

Creighton Public Library present Stem Balloon Rockets on September 10 from 3:45 to 4:30 for 1st grade and up. Build, launch and explore science with balloon rockets. Limited to 15 spots. Call to register at 402-358-5115.

The September Chamber meeting will be held Wednesday, September 10 @ noon at the community center.

Pizza will be provided, please bring your own drink.

Hunter Safety Classes will be offered in September beginning September 8 thru the 10th from 6-9 p.m. at the Ed Boyle garage, 1409 Lake Street, in Creighton. Register now through the Nebraska Game and Parks Hunt Education website to secure your spot.

Come out and support the Bulldogs as they start their fall season: Volleyball Jamboree August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Football sprots dring scrimmage August 22nd at 4:00 p.m. First XC meet on August 28th at Hartington-Newcastle at 9:00.

The water in Winnetoon will be shut off on Monday, August 18 at 11:00 a.m. for repairs to a fire hydrant and will be off until repairs are complete.

A Scholarship Blood Drive is being held at the Faith, Hope and Love Fellowship on Wednesday, August 13 from 12-6 p.m. To make an appointment please call Janice Nelson at 402-360-3164 or Kyle Jensen at 402-910-0681 or visit www. redcrossblood.org.