Julie Davis
jdavis@cherryroad.com

The 2024 version of Trail of Treats will feature an expanded trail and some other changes to the Halloween afternoon event, which is set to take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, along Central Avenue.

This year’s route will run from Douglas Tire at 1315 Central Ave. to 6th Street.

Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce (NCTC) is requesting assistance from the business community to monitor intersections during the event to help keep families safe as they travel the trail. NCTC has been promoting an “Adopt an Intersection” idea where businesses or organizations could have employees or members dress in costume and be crosswalk monitors.

“The Trail of Treats has become a Nebraska City tradition where downtown businesses pass out candy to the local trick or treaters,” said NCTC Executive Director Amy Allgood. “This has grown significantly and we would like to ensure everyone’s safety while at the event.”

A photographer sponsored by Larson Motors will be on hand on 9th Street just south of Central (near the Morton Salt mural) to take pictures of families and children in costume. Photos will be shared with the community on the Larson Motors Facebook page.

The Nebraska City City Council approved NCTC’s plan for the trail at the council’s regular Oct. 21 meeting.

During the meeting, council members also

Approved a Class I liquor license for Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast, which will allow owner Jeanna Stavas the opportunity to serve alcohol at milestone events, wedding receptions, and other special events;

Approved a request from Eugene Lanning of the Kearney Hill Neighbors to place wayfinding signs at Kearney Hill Park; and

Were introduced to Volunteer Firefighters Leighton Whipple and Travis Gillespie.

The next regularly scheduled Nebraska City City Council meeting is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the Gary White Memorial Room/Council Chambers of the Rowe Memorial Public Safety Complex, 1518 Central Ave.