Getzfred remains proud to call Elgin ‘home’
A throw pillow nestled among others on a brown couch in his Lincoln apartment says it all – Elgin, Best Little Town in Nebraska....
Landgrens chosen for WC Fair’s ‘Good Hand Award’
Mark and Julie Landgren were the recipients of the 2022 Good Hand Award on Saturday evening at the 97th annual Wheeler County Fair.
The award...
New director hired at Park Center Daycare
For 25-year-old Katelynn Westley, caring for young children was nothing new. Being the mother of three children and having experience in operating her own...
Saturday trail ride attracts 24 riders
Take a perfect summer Saturday, add 24 horses and riders from as far away as Bassett, and reign in a galloping success for the...
Town Hall meeting is first step in LB840
After being approached a couple of times in recent months by individuals seeking assistance to help kickstart a new business on Elgin’s main street,...
ECC continues serving the needs of the community
Editor’s Note: This continues a series of monthly articles celebrating pride in our town and its surroundings shown through the experience of residents and...
Plans shaping up for PJCC Alumni Reunion
On Saturday, July 23rd, Pope John will host their second, All-School Reunion . . . celebrating 55 years. School Administrator Lisa Schumacher and reunion...
Independence Day Celebration at Park Center Church
A tradition spanning over 100 years, members of the Park Center Congregational UCC Church and other community members joined together in celebration of Independence...
ECC looking to replace aged welcome signs
They are the first things people see and associate with Elgin when they come into our community.
Elgin Community Club signs
Elgin’s ‘welcome signs’ have stood...
Donations near $100,000 for new Enrichment Center
Taking a break from helping her own grandchildren prepare for the upcoming fair, President of the Antelope County Youth Enrichment Center, Rhonda Meyer, shared...
Kallhoffs say Elgin ‘everything we hoped it would be’ in move from big city
Power Up. That’s the first thing noticed pulling into the driveway of longtime Elgin residents Brent and Susan Kallhoff. It’s the message on the...
Eight seconds can be a very long time
In just a few days, the Elgin Ko-ed Group will once again host the EKG Bullarama. This will be the tenth year for the...
Luettel “stirs up” tasty beef dishes for patrons
Kurt Vonnegut, an American writer, once said, "You can't just eat good food; you've got to talk about it too." Following these wise words,...
Baum: producers no longer trust the numbers in Cattle on Feed Report
Producers have so many factors to consider when they evaluate their herd and their beef operation. In years past, they’ve looked to reports of...
Fishing lures become big business for Hunke
One of my first jobs while attending college at the University of Nebraska in Kearney was working in the Cabela’s Telemarketing Center. There, alongside...
Another young couple happy to call Elgin ‘home’
The sparkling eyes. The ear-to-ear, gleaming smiles. A rambunctious, nearly two-year-old snuggled between them.
That’s Nash and Courtney Schindler, in-town Elgin residents the last few...
Unofficial 2022 Antelope County Primary Election Results
The "unofficial" results are in. One local race of note, the Antelope County Commissioner District 5 contest, finds rural Elgin resident Keith Heithoff elected.
While...
Ladies ‘seize the moment’ at Thursday’s ‘Nite Out’
It’s an event ladies near and far look forward to every year, being feted at ‘Da Ladies Nite Out’.
Thursday night was no exception as...
Elgin Public High School to have six graduate on May 7
Six seniors, three girls and three boys, will be graduating from Elgin High on Saturday, May 7th.
Here is a quick look at those seniors...
The Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Class of 2022
Graduation is a few short week's away for seniors at Pope John Central Catholic. Here's a brief look at the six girls who make...