Saturday, October 4, 2025

Elgin Blog

Lordemann Insurance sold to Megan Beckman

“Protecting what’s important to you.” Those words, spoken by Megan Beckman Monday morning, sum up the goal of Elgin’s newest business owner. Beckman finalized the...

Neighbor wants roaming chickens off her property

 Chickens crossing property lines had the attention of the Elgin City Council Monday night.  Susan Richart, who lives on Bowen Street, asked for the City’s...

Flag Day Program to be held Friday, June 14

Help celebrate America by attending a Flag Day program at the Elgin Public Library on Friday, June 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m.   Adults and...

Heroes remembered, Lincoln’s famous words recited on Memorial Day

Just as the wind blows on the plains year after year, Elgin and area residents come out on Memorial Day, some to remember and...

Elgin High alumni celebrate, rekindle memories

More than 150 alumni and guests attended Saturday night’s Elgin High School Banquet. The occasion was special in that it was the 150th year...

Elgin Memorial Day program announced

On Monday, May 27, Elgin residents will once again renew a tradition that generation after generation has done dating back decades. Known then as Decoration...
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BCHC recognizes Schindler for Caring Kind Award

Boone County Health Centers (BCHC) announced last week Courtney Schindler, RT, as the esteemed recipient of the Caring Kind award presented by the Nebraska...

Welcome Home Elgin High Alumni

The Elgin High School Alumni will be celebrating the 150th year (1874-2024) of their alma mater this Saturday, May 25th. The High School building...

EPS graduates are proud of accomplishments

Thirteen seniors were awarded diplomas during commencement ceremonies Saturday at Elgin Public Schools. In a ceremony which lasted close to an hour there was applause...

PJCC graduates begin new chapter

The senior class has collectively earned over 50 college credit hours and received over $80,000 in college scholarships. They scored higher on the ACT...

Dr. Mark Adler to give ‘Charge’ to EPS seniors

Giving the ‘Charge to the Class,’ as part of graduation ceremonies at Elgin Public Schools on Saturday will be Dr. Mark Adler.  Dr. Mark Adler...

Graduation weekend is here

Seniors at Elgin Public and Pope John XXIII Central Catholic high schools have been looking forward to this coming weekend for months now. Graduation exercises...

New Elgin FFA Officers

A celebration of a year’s worth of achievement and the election of new officers highlighted the 57th annual Elgin FFA Banquet held Monday night. FFA...

Newspaper recognized with multiple awards in NPA ‘Better Newspaper Contest’

2023 was a very good year for The Elgin Review. On Saturday night, results of the Nebraska Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest were announced....

Thiessen chosen for UENRD 2024 Senior Scholarship

Each year the Upper Elkhorn NRD awards three scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the district.  These are students who have chosen to...

Payne, staff ‘focused on 2024 Primary Election

By: Jane Schuchardt   Editor’s Note: This continues a series of monthly articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of...

More than 100 signed up to attend EHS alumni event

Anticipation continues to grow for the return of Elgin High School alumni later this month. Organizer Laurie Waterbury told The Elgin Review Monday interest in...

Young to be write-in candidate for city council

An Elgin veterinarian hopes to serve on the Elgin City Council, beginning in 2025. Dr. Jeremy Young, DVM has filed the necessary paperwork to...

Planted & Patched to again offer wide array of plants

By: Jane Schuchardt Editor’s Note: This continues a series of monthly articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of...

Hinkle, Beckman selected to attend 2024 Boys State

Two juniors from Elgin Public School will be attending Cornhusker Boys’ State this summer in Lincoln. Legion Commander Gary Hoefer announced last week that Austin...