A new chapter in fandom has begun
Working together and with the support of local businesses, how fans enjoy sports and fine arts is stepping into a new era.
Elgin Public Schools...
Date set for public hearing on 2023/24 city budget
Having completed a budget workshop last week, Mayor Mike Schmitt and the Elgin City Council will now present the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget...
Citizens asked for input on new comp plan
Antelope County is looking for your help. The county is in the beginning stages of developing a new comprehensive plan. These plans are used...
Antique tractors take center stage this weekend
The 41st annual Nebraska State Antique Tractor & Horse Plowing Bee will be held this Friday thru Sunday, August 25-27.
Held in conjunction with Rae...
School District #18’s valuation tops $783 million
Valuations for tax subdivisions have been certified by Antelope County Assessor Kelli Mueller-Oltjenbruns.
The valuations were posted on the county’s website last week. Valuations are...
KC Hall to host Brandon Henn Benefit Saturday
A benefit for Brandon “Buff” Henn will be held here in Elgin.
The event will be this Saturday, August 19, at the Knights of Columbus...
Hudl to live stream school activities, sports
The District #18 Board of Education finalized a plan which will allow school extra-curricular activities (including sports) to be live-streamed during the 2023/24 school...
Council clears the way for September events
Summer can’t end without an Elgin Koed Group (EKG) celebration, right?
Plans were announced last week by Janna Schrunk that the group will, indeed, have...
Veterans Steak Fry Presentations
Last Monday (August 7th), those attending the annual Veterans Steak Fry were treated to a delicious steak meal, a speaker and some awards. Harper...
City passes Ordinance #671 requiring outside contractors to register
Contractors and other outside businesses wishing to do business in Elgin will now need to register at City Hall before going forward.
Meeting last week,...
State senator answers questions on LB583 (state aid)
By Barry DeKay
State Senator District #41
During the interim, I have talked to many constituents who had questions regarding a bill enacted by the Legislature...
New teachers coming to Elgin schools
By Olivia Klein
Student intern
Elgin Public Schools and Pope John/St. Boniface Schools all hired new teachers for the 2023-24 school year.
New to Elgin Public are...
It’s ‘Back to School’ time once again
School-age students have enjoyed numerous activities associated with summer. That’s all about to change next week with the start of the 2023/2024 school year...
‘Helping Hand’ award given to Trina Pelster
Saturday night was a time for recognition at the 98th annual Wheeler County Fair.
During a ceremony prior to the start of that evening’s rodeo,...
Wages – City of Elgin
NOTICE
In accordance with Section 19-1102 of the Nebraska State Statutes, the following employee job titles and their current salaries, as of August 1, 2023,...
Elgin City Council Agenda for August 7 Meeting
The Elgin City Council will meet in regular session on Monday night, August 7.
Among the items on the council’s agenda are:
• Street closure for...
