EHS speech team brings home state medals
The EPS Speech Team did not return from Kearney empty handed.
Two of the three qualifying events broke finals and earned state medals.
Lydia Behnk captured...
Three chosen for Boys State
The Elgin American Legion Post #229 announced the names of three high school students chosen to join nearly 400 other juniors from across Nebraska...
Hupp wins state speech medal
Pope John’s Brianna Hupp earned her first-ever state medal in speech Friday afternoon. She, along with classmate Marie Meis competed Friday at the Nebraska...
Nominations now being accepted for Aksarben pioneer farm, heritage awards
The Antelope County Ag Society (ACAS) announced last week that applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Aksarben Pioneer and Heritage awards.
According to...
EPS to add practice track
The District #18 Board of Education met Wednesday night and took action which, in the coming years, should be an asset to school-age students...
Da Ladies Nite Out tickets still on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the annual “Da Ladies Nite Out” event put on by the Elgin Chapter of Knights of Columbus.
Jerry Heithoff...
Girls State selections announced
Selections were announced last week for Elgin youths to attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls State this summer.
Chosen to attend from Elgin High School was...
District #18 School Board has five candidates for three seats
Five candidates will appear on the ballot in November for three seats on the District #18 Board of Education.
The deadline has passed for non-incumbents...
Elgin FFA qualifies many for state at CDE competition
FFA Career Development Events (CDEs) are always a great way for AgEd students to display their knowledge and talents learned in the classroom as...
PJCC art class creates. donates portraits to Syria youth
The Pope John XXIII Central Catholic art class under the direction of art teacher, Connie Henn recently completed work with the Memory Project.
The students...
City Council Special Meeting cancelled
The special Elgin City Council meeting scheduled for this Thursday night, March 22, has been cancelled. The topic (CVA grain bin construction) will now...
Food Pantry to be open Tuesday
The Antelope County Mobile Food Pantry will be dispersing food items later this month.
Sponsored by various churches, businesses and individuals from all corners of...
New oncologist to join BCHC
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) announced that Medical Oncologist Dr. Joni A. Tilford will join their Specialty Clinic beginning March 7. Dr. Tilford practices...
Speaker announced for ‘Da Ladies Nite Out’ Event
The first Wednesday after Easter is always a special day for the ladies of Elgin and the surrounding area. That evening, this year it...
Firefighters, EMTs recognized at annual banquet
When the whistle blows, one thing’s for certain — the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department will respond quickly.
Firefighters and their spouses met Saturday night for...
EKG to sponsor hypnotist in April
The Elgin Ko-ed Group (EKG) have announced plans for an upcoming evening of entertainment.
“You Are Getting Very Sleepy” will be the theme for an...
EPS now offering broadcast journalism class
The District #18 Board of Education last week got a “hands-on” look at the newest course offering being made available to high school students.
EHS...
Dilly chosen for UNK Honor Choir
More than 775 students from 120 high schools in Nebraska and Kansas will be participating in the University of Nebraska-Kearney Honor Band/Choral Concert on...
Elgin Teammates’ mentors to be recognized January 25th
How many times a week do you eat out for lunch? how long does it usually take?
Imagine taking that time once a week to...
Busteed elected new president of District #18 School Board
Meeting last week, the District #18 Board of Education reorganized for 2018.
A new face will lead the school board. Board member Steve Busteed was...



