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Creighton
Livestock Market
History
Creighton Livestock Market was
established in 1942 when several
businessmen on main street got together
and sold shares to establish a market in
Creighton. Several surrounding communities
already had markets, and these men wanted
to try to keep the farmers coming to their
town.
The committee purchased the local livery
barn, bought a scale to be installed,
started building pens, and hired a
manager. Harry Reese was hired to manage
the market that opened for business the
first of August, 1942. Eventually the
Reese family gained ownership of the
market, and operated it through the late
50's. The market is presently owned by
Keith Saathoff, Warren Diedrichsen, and
Richard Suhr, with several key employees
who have been associated with the market
for over 20
years.
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