2023 Elgin Vetch Days
E-R photos by Olivia Klein, Juliana McNally and Dennis & Lynell Morgan
City approves drilling new test water well
Meeting Monday night, the Elgin City Council took another step forward in their search for a new water well.
With the newest city well, developed...
Elgin Garage Sales to be held on June 16-17
It’s time to start getting ready. The Elgin Community Club selected Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 for garage sales throughout town.
A map...
Vetch Days starts Friday
So much to look forward to, the annual Vetch Days celebration in Elgin is just days away. The three-day event, having been held for...
Eischeid ordained
Zachary Eischeid took his first step into ordained ministry Friday as he was ordained a transitional deacon for the Archdiocese of Omaha at St....
Bank supports ambulance fund drive
On Tuesday morning, The Bank of Elgin donated $5,000 to the Elgin Rescue Squad fundraising campaign for a new ambulance. Representing the bank, longtime...
St. Boniface students celebrate with ‘human sundaes’
Father John Norman and para-professional Tami Schrage became ‘human sundaes’ Wednesday afternoon at St. Boniface Elementary. Students took joy adorning the two in all...
Midwest Electrical bid approved for lighting project
It’s rare for the District #18 Board of Education to meet twice in one month.
May 2023 proved to be one of those months.
Four members...
Times announced for Memorial Day programs
On Monday, May 29, Memorial Day will be observed with formal programs at three area cemeteries.
According to Legion Commander Gary Hoefer, formal observance of...
City Pool to open on June 1
Elgin’s pool season will start two days later than planned. Scheduled to open May 29, opening date has been moved back two days.
The Elgin...
EHCC donates $4,000 to ambulance fund drive
The Elgin High Community Club (EHCC) has been working very hard the past three years. Besides volunteering their time at holiday events such as...
PJCC seniors celebrated Sunday
The 56th graduation ceremony at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School was held Sunday afternoon for nine seniors.
It marked a day of celebration,...
Seniors awarded diplomas at EPS
ELGIN — Every life lived is marked by chapters. One door closes and another one opens.
For the graduating seniors at Elgin Public School such...
Year-long achievements recognized at EPS Awards Night
Awards Night was held last week at Elgin Public School.
Recognized with honors from the 2022/23 school year were the following:
NVC All Academic Team -...
City approves financial support of Elgin Chamber
By Dennis Morgan
Co-Publisher
The Elgin City Council approved sales tax funds to be given to the Elgin Chamber/Community Club (ECC) to support community activities during...
PJCC, EPS seniors to graduate this weekend
It’s ‘Cap & Gown’ time once again in Elgin.
Elgin Public Schools and Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School will be awarding diplomas to...
Prater to give ‘Charge’ to EPS seniors
Giving the ‘Charge to the Class,’ as part of graduation ceremonies at Elgin Public Schools will be 2014 EPS graduate Ivy Prater.
After high school...
Five seniors receive diplomas at Wheeler Central Saturday
Saturday will, for five graduating seniors at Wheeler Central High School, be a day etched in their memories for the rest of their lives.
They...
