A celebration of life gathering for Rachel Suhr, age 36, of Norfolk, Nebraska will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Creighton Community Golf Course in Creighton, Nebraska.

Private family inurnment will be in St. Ludger Catholic Cemetery in Creighton.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

The Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday night, April 27th at 6:00pm at the Community Center to finalize details of Berrypepper days 2026. If you missed the last one, we'd still appreciate you coming if able.

The regular Chamber meeting will be Wednesday May 6th at noon at the community center.

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Center, Nebraska, this Friday, April 24th, 2026, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM, at the Center Village Hall, right across the street from the Courthouse.  Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you would like to schedule an appointment, you can do so online at www.redcrossblood.org.  Give the gift of life, donate blood this Friday, April 24th, 2026, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM at the Center Village Hall, Center, Nebraska.

Help Paula Warren celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house on Wednesday, April 22, from 1-4 p.m. at Faith United Church in Creighton. This is her actual birthday.

Knox County Extension will be hosting board games for kids at the Creighton Public Library on Monday, April 20 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. There are 15 spots available for this activity so please pre register by calling 402-358-5115.

A Celebration of Life for Lyle L. Thelen, age 81, of Creighton, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Christ Lutheran Church in Bazile Mills with the Rev. Justin Hildebrand officiating. Inurnment will take place at the church cemetery. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Pierce is in charge of the arrangements.

Lyle Thelen died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Avera Creighton Care Center in Creighton.

Knox County Extension will be presenting a program on making seed necklaces at the Creighton Public Library on Thursday, April 16 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. If you would like more information please call the library at 402-358-5115.

VFW and American Legion Spring Chicken Feed will be held on Monday April 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the VFW/Legion Hall in Creighton. They will be serving chicken, beans, potato salad, and dinner rolls for a free will offering. Carry out will be available.

A celebration of life service for Elizabeth "Beth" Opkis, age 46, of Bloomfield, Nebraska will be 11:30 a.m. April 11, 2026, at Creighton Community Center in Creighton.

 Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Beth died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Avera Creighton Care Centre in Creighton, Nebraska.

The Winnetoon annual Easter Egg Hunt that was to be held on Friday, April 3 at the Winnetoon Park has been postponed until Wednesday, April 8th at 4:30 p.m. Please meet at the Brunswick State Bank parking lot. There will be 4 age groups. The Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by Brunswick State Bank and The Winnetoon Barbeque.

Funeral services for Willow Arehart, 11-month-old daughter of Evan Arehart and Rosie Shamblen of Creighton, Nebraska, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Faith Hope and Love Fellowship Church in Creighton. Reverend Marcus Kramer will officiate.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Willow died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Avera Creighton Hospital.

There will be a Lifeserve Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 7 from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. at St. Ludger Social Hall. To schedule an appointment go to lifeservebloodcenter.org or contact Jane Bartos at Avera Creighton Hospital.

Private family services for Tina Fanning, age 62, of Creighton, Nebraska will be held at a later date.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Tina died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Avera Creighton Care Centre.

Funeral services for Ronald Laible, age 81, of Creighton formerly of Shelby, Nebraska, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Bloomfield, Nebraska. Reverend Marcus Knecht will be celebrant, with burial in Magnet Cemetery in Magnet, Nebraska.

Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church, with a 7:00 p.m. Wake Service

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald died Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Avera Creighton Hospital.

A benefit for Cory Frisch, AKA as “Herman”, will be held on Saturday, April 4 at the Creighton Community Center with a meal being served from 6-7 pm for a free will donation, followed by Euchre, Pitch, and Carbles beginning at 7:00. There will also be silent auction items to bid on from 6-9 p.m. If you wish to donate a basket, they can be dropped off at the 812, Gragert’s Grocery, or contact Tara Gragert at 402-360-3667. Sign your team up for cards by contacting Tara, Meghan Fernau at 402-640-4704, or by stopping in at The 812 or Gragert’s Grocery Store. Sign ups are appreciated for planning but walk ins are welcome. The 812 will have a cash bar on site.

St. Ludger and St. Ignatius Youth will be having a Waffle Bar Fundraiser on Sunday, March 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Ludger Social Hall. The menu will include waffles and toppings, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee for a free will offering. There will also be specialty drinks. All proceeds will go towards the seven youth from the parishes who will be attending the Steubenville Youth Conference in Springfield, MO on July 17-19.

The Chamber of Commerce presents the Grown Up Golden Egg Hunt 2026, Scavenger Hunt Style, Saturday March 28 with registration at 6:00 p.m. at the swimming pool parking lot. Ages 16 and up are welcome with up to 4 people per vehicle. There will be cash prizes to top finishers. Contact Meghan Fernau at 402-640-4704 with questions.

Memorial services for Owen Davids, age 80, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Creighton Bible Church. Pastor Colin McClure will officiate.

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

Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Owen died Monday, March 23, 2026, at his residence.

Creighton’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Creighton City Park. There will be 5 age groups. Meet at the Swimming Pool Parking Lot to get into designated age groups for the hunt. A grand prize will be presented to the child in each age group who finds the “Grand Prize Egg”! In case of bad weather the hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4th.

Funeral services for Danny Waldow, age 73, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, with burial at a later date.

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

Danny died Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence.

The CWB Baseball Association will be having their fish fry this Friday, March 27, from 5-7 p.m. at St. Ludger Social Hall. They will be serving fried and baked fish, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw and dessert bar for a free will offering. Dine in, carry out, or in town delivery. Phone 402-358-3443.

You are invited to the Creighton Ministerial Association Lenten Lunch and Bible Study on Thursdays during Lent from noon to 1;00 p.m. The menu will include soup and sandwiches for a free will offering. Each week will be sponsored by a different local church. March 26, Faith United Church will sponsor. Don’t worry if you missed a session. Each week is a stand alone session and we look forward to seeing you the following week.

Avera Creighton Care Centre will be sponsoring Easter Bingo on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Prizes will be ham, side dishes and whatever else you need for your Easter celebration. Its free! Come and have some fun with the residents. Avera thanks the local businesses that make this possible.

Memorial services for Neva Bartak, age 89, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Janelle Siffring and Reverend Cindy Cone will officiate, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.

Neva died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, Nebraska.

The Creighton FFA Chapter will be holding their annual Work and Pie Auction on Monday evening, March 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the high school multi purpose room. Pie will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the work auction will begin at 6:30. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Doerr at the school at 402-358-5000.

Practice for Kolach Days performances by the Verdigre Community Chorus has begun at the Verdigre Public School music room. Everyone is invited to join at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Director Laurel Johnson at 402-750-5779 The cut-off to join is March 16th.