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.
Get ready for the 4th annual Winnetoon Car Show on Saturday, August 1st from 2-4 p.m. for cars, pickups, tractors or motorcycles. Admission is free! Prizes and awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. This is all part of the 10th annual Winnetoon BBQ.
The 10th annual Winnetoon BBQ will be held on Saturday, August 1st beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Main Street in Winnetoon for a free will donation along with live music from the Silvermoon Band and Kimberly Meyer Band.
If above the age of 16 please come donate blood at St Ludgers Catholic Church on August 4th from 1:30 to 6:00
The Creighton Public Library will be hosting Bingo for adults on Thursday August 6th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This event is free to play and happens on the first Thursday of every month. If you have questions please call the library at 402-358-5115.
Funeral services for Patricia Melcher, age 87, of Winnetoon, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. July 31, 2026, at Faith United Church in Creighton, Nebraska. Reverend Claire Gager will officiate, with burial in L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, Nebraska.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Alpine Village in Verdigre, Nebraska.
“A Korean War Veterans’ Recognition Ceremony, honoring the surviving Korean War Veterans of Knox County will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1:00PM, at the Creighton Community Center, 406 Rice Street, in Creighton. Director of Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs John Hilgert will be presenting the Knox County Korean War Veterans with a Recognition Coin. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and pay their respects as we honor the Korean War Veterans of Knox County. For more information, contact Kelly Hanvey, Knox County Veterans Service Officer, at 402-288-5617.”
Invite your friends to Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School at Faith Hope & Love Fellowship Church in Creighton NE Sunday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 22nd. Registration is open at 5:45 PM. VBS runs from 6:00 to 8:45 PM. Preschool children through completed Grade 6 are encouraged to attend for Bible lessons, crafts, game time, snacks and dramas. The parents and friends program will be Wednesday evening, July 22nd at 8:00 PM. Learn more about Jesus and His life and God’s purpose. There is no charge to participate. For More information about Faith Hope & Love Fellowship’s Wonder Junction VBS in Creighton on July 19 – 22, call Jan Nelson at 402-360-3164.
The Bazile Groundwater Management Area is hosting a Regenerative Ag Field Day on Friday, July 17th from 10am-Noon. The site is located near McLean - three miles west of the Highway 81/20 junction and a quarter mile north of 552nd Road.
This field day is the perfect opportunity for producers in northeast Nebraska to see regenerative ag in action and connect with like-minded producers. Explore a field where corn is planted with alfalfa. Learn real world strategies from regional experts on topics such as how to boost soil health, improve nutrient cycling, reduce inputs, and how to adapt when circumstances change.
Featured speakers include Junior Pfanstiel, Outside the Box Agronomy, and Zack Smith, The Stock Cropper.
A free lunch, optional, will be provided after the event at The Breakroom in Randolph, NE. Limited spots are available! The deadline to register is Monday, July 6th. Producers interested in attending can call Marcus, BGMA Coordinator, at 402-371-7313.
A four hour workshop on Advocacy Training will be held at the Creighton Community Center on Friday, July 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop is for anyone but early childhood professionals can earn 4 continuing education hours toward their DHHS License when they participate. RSVP prior to July 15 by contacting Lindsay Nelson at lnelsoncreighton@gmail.com or phone 402-640-7699. Questions may also be directed to her.
The Goodwill trailer is in town now until Tuesday, July 14 at 603 Redick Avenue.
Creightons farmers market is looking for local vendors for an upcoming market on Thursday evening July 2nd, 6-8 p.m. It will be held at St. Ludger Social Hall Parking Lot, at 407 Clark Avenue. For more information contact Tara Gragert at 402-360-3667 or Miranda Hornback at 402-360-0862.
Real Reptiles with Will Alber will be at the Creighton Community Center on Tuesday June 30th at 10 am. All ages are welcome! This event is sponsored by the Creighton Public Library.
Creighton Fire Department will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers on Sunday, June 21st from 4-7 p.m. at the new fire hall.
Please join the VFW and American Legion for their annual Chicken Feed at St. Ludger’s Social Hall on Sunday, June 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will be serving chicken. potato salad, beans and plenty of amazing desserts.
The sand volleyball tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 20 has been cancelled.
Faith United Methodist Church will be serving Walking Tacos and Hot Dogs along with a drink and cookie or bar on Saturday, June 20 from 11-2 for a free will donation. Dine in or carry out.
The Creighton Ambulance Service is having a pancake feed on Saturday, June 20 from 7-11 a.m. at the new Creighton Fire and Rescue Hall for a free will donation.
The Creighton Historical Center will be holding a fundraising luncheon on Friday, June 19 from 11-1 at the Methodist Church. They will be serving taverns, potato salad, cole slaw, dessert bar, and beverages for a free will offering. This is funded in part by Thrivent.
Creightons farmers market is looking for local vendors for an upcoming market on Thursday evening June 18th, 6-8 p.m. It will be held at St. Ludger Social Hall Parking Lot, at 407 Clark Avenue. For more information contact Tara Gragert at 402-360-3667 or Miranda Hornback at 402-360-0862.
Creighton Athletic Boosters will be offering Walking Tacos on Friday, June 19 on Main Steet starting at 7:00 p.m. and during the street dance. The Walking Tacos are $7. All proceeds go to the Creighton Athletic Booster Club.
Creighton’s very own Berrypepper Days is happening now through Sunday, June 21 with tons of activities each day. Some highlights include cruise night on Thursday, Road Rally and Street Dance on Friday, Legion Baseball Tourney, Alumni Banquet and Ribfest on Saturday, and Grand Parade on Sunday. There are many more events going on. Look for flyers around town.
Lewis & Clark NRD is hosting its annual Bow Creek Watershed Field Day June 17th at the Skylon Ballroom in Hartington from 9 to 4.
Paul Jasa, Ben Beckman, along with experienced producers, will discuss how adding annual forages or small grains can boost farm efficiency, improve pasture production, and help with drought resilience.
Stick around for a hands-on field session with practical tips for drilling multi-species mixes and cropland grazing.
This no-cost event includes lunch!
Reserve your spot today at lcnrd.nebraska.gov.
Funeral services for Garry Hazen, age 84, of David City formerly of Verdigre, Nebraska, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Creighton Community Center in Creighton, Nebraska. Delores Ruzicka 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 United States Navy Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Creighton Community Center.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
Garry died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Come and enjoy an award-winning performance by the Verdigre Community Chorus as they present “wEGOT the Songs” - an evening of music with connections to Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award winners.
The show Friday, June 12th will start at 7:00 p.m. Performances will be held at the Verdigre Public School gymnasium. General admission and reserved seating is available and can be purchased by calling Wilma at 402-358-0724.
Avera Creighton Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 2 from 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. at St. Ludger Social Hall. Walk ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged. Text lifeserve to 515-815-7242, call 800-287-4903, or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org. LifeServe is the sole provider of blood to Avera Creighton Hospital.
Creighton Berry Pepper Days is looking for Ribfest Cookers. Ribfest will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Creighton City Park with a rain location at the Creighton Community Center. Cookers will need to prepare 10 racks of St. Louis style ribs, which will be provided. There will be cash prizes for the top 5 places. For more information and to enter contact Mike Zerbe at 402-841-3883.
The Nebraska Rod and Custom Association Tour Nebraska will be coming to Creighton on Saturday, May 30 at approximately 8:55 a.m. at the east end of main street at the highway 13/59 junction. There will be 450 plus classic vehicles at least 30 years old separated into 2 groups approximately 15 minutes apart. They will be traveling to Center and on to Verdigre for their morning break. Bring lawn chairs and watch the parade go by.
Memorial services for Sharon Busch, age 89, of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate.
Private family burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Pender, Nebraska.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton is in charge of arrangements.
A luncheon will follow the service at Creighton Community Center.
Sharon passed away on May 18, 2026, at Avera Creighton Care Centre in Creighton, Nebraska.
Creighton’s annual Memorial Day Program will be held on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. at the Creighton High School Gym. The Community Choir is looking for choir members for the program. They will have a short practice at 9:00 a.m. prior to the program.
Join Renae Hunt for Foot Prints and Hand Prints: Days on the Farm in the 19th Century, an engaging look at daily life on an early American farm. Learn about the routines, chores, and tools that shaped the lives of children and adults in the 1800’s, and gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work that sustained farm families. This program will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Creighton Public Library and is presented by Humanities Nebraska.
Creighton is planning for the future—and your input matters.
The City is updating its 10-year comprehensive plan, and community visioning workshops will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at the Creighton City Office. Multiple sessions will be held. This effort is supported by a Housing Resiliency Planning grant focused on future affordable housing development in Western Knox County.
Join us to share your ideas about housing, growth, and priorities for the next decade. All residents and those connected to Creighton are welcome.
RSVP here: ShapeCreighton.com
Join LaDonna Hazen at the Creighton Community Center on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. for Plant Pot Painting. This is for all ages. Register by May 15 by calling the Creighton Public Library at 402-358-5115. There is a fee for taking this class.
The next Park Board meeting will be held on May 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the park. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to the City Office.
Creighton residents, you’re invited to come together for a special community event celebrating our patriotism! Monday, May 4th at 1:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial in Creighton. News Channel Nebraska will be in Creighton filming a Spirit of Nebraska segment as part of the upcoming America 250 celebration. We’re hoping for a strong turnout to represent our amazing community! Veterans please wear your service hats/coats if you have them. Students & families and Community members of all ages are also encouraged to attend.
We’ll gather together to say the Pledge of Allegiance—a simple but powerful moment to honor our country.
A drone will be capturing the event, so let’s make Creighton shine!
If you’re available, please join us and help show the pride and spirit of our community.