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<![CDATA[Antelope County News - ELGIN]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:33:41 -0600EditMySite<![CDATA[Kids Enjoy Circus Fun Under The Big Top In Elgin Thursday]]>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:56:07 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/kids-enjoy-circus-fun-under-the-big-top-in-elgin-thursday

]]><![CDATA[Bull-A-Rama Makes For Night Of Excitement In Elgin]]>Sat, 08 Jun 2019 14:25:06 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/bull-a-rama-makes-for-night-of-excitement-in-elgin

It was a night full of excitement Saturday as the 5th annual Bull-A-Rama was held in Elgin.

The Bull-A-Rama, sponsored by the Elgin EKG, included bull riding and a dance afterward provided by Fat Kid Productions.

Check out our gallery below for pictures from the night!

]]><![CDATA[Elgin Mutton Bustin Showcases Future Riders]]>Sat, 08 Jun 2019 13:48:26 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/elgin-mutton-bustin-showcases-future-riders

The annual EKG Bull-a-Rama in Elgin on Friday night drew a crowd and welcomed plenty of future riders during the always fun mutton bustin. Check out these photos!

]]><![CDATA[Kiddie Tractor Pulls Draws Lots Of Fun]]>Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:18:10 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/kiddie-tractor-pulls-draws-lots-of-fun

Elgin's kiddie tractor pull drew lots of smiles on Saturday afternoon. Check out our photo gallery below!

]]><![CDATA[Fun Themes Keep Kickball Tourney Exciting In Elgin]]>Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:37:09 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/fun-themes-keep-kickball-tourney-exciting-in-elgin

Some interesting characters took the field in Elgin on Saturday.

There were players dressed in everything from Hawaiian shirts to hotdog costumes.

Hell's Kitchen, Teen Beach Movie, The Benchwarmers, Sandlot and Average Joe's were the five kickball teams who competed in the 2nd Annual EKG Kickball Tourney held during Elgin's Vetch Days.

]]><![CDATA[Elgin's Vetch Days Gets A Colorful Start On Saturday]]>Sat, 01 Jun 2019 16:52:36 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/elgins-vetch-days-gets-a-colorful-start-on-saturday

Elgin's streets—and its citizens—got a whole lot more colorful on Saturday morning.

The Pope John Music Department sponsored Elgin's first Color Run on the final day of Vetch Days. Students doused 2-mile and 5-mile runners of all ages with red, yellow, orange, purple, blue and green as they ran a flagged course through town.

Those winning their respective divisions were:

2 Mile - 35 and under - 1. Jack Wemhoff, 2. Paiton Hoefer
2 Mile - 35 and up - 1. Heather Veik, 2. Luke Hinkle

5 Mile - 35 and under - 1. Kane Von Bonn, 2. Shane Stahn
5 Mile - 35 and up - 1. Lynn Selting, 2. Tina Thiele-Blecher

]]><![CDATA[A Hoppin' Good Time At Elgin's Vetch Days]]>Fri, 31 May 2019 18:59:02 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/a-hoppin-good-time-at-elgins-vetch-days

Kids of all ages enjoyed some fun events and activities Friday at Elgin's Vetch Days.

The morning started with a sidewalk chalk drawing contest in downtown Elgin.

Kids then made their way to the park to compete in several races and then enjoyed a delicious meal at Elgin Community Center.

Tonight's events include a community BBQ, by the KC Hall, at 5 p.m. and a putt-putt challenge at 8 p.m.

Vetch Days concludes Saturday with the color run/walk kicking things off at 8:30 a.m.

]]><![CDATA[Elgin's Vetch Days Kicks Off With Parade]]>Fri, 31 May 2019 14:22:50 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/elgins-vetch-days-kicks-off-with-parade

Elgin kick off Vetch Days on Thursday night with a parade through the community, followed by the annual talent show. Look below for lots of photos from the parade.

]]><![CDATA[Elgin Honors Veterans With Memorial Day Services]]>Mon, 27 May 2019 16:41:09 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/elgin-honors-veterans-with-memorial-day-services

Dozens of Antelope County residents gathered at Park Church and West Cedar/St. Boniface Cemeteries to honor our fallen heroes during the Memorial Day services on Monday.

The program featured the honoring of fallen solders through readings and salutes. The programs also featured the Elgin High School band.

Prior to the ceremony at West Cedar/St. Boniface, a KC-135 flew over the crowd at the cemetery.

Check out the gallery below to see the special moments through the ceremonies.

]]><![CDATA[Mighty Five! Pope John Seniors Graduate]]>Sun, 12 May 2019 19:51:08 GMThttps://www.myantelopecountynews.com/elgin/mighty-five-pope-john-seniors-graduate

The smallest class in Pope John High School history celebrated their graduation Sunday in the St. Boniface Auditorium in Elgin.

The five members of Pope John's graduating class were Robert Lierman, Lauren Seier, Kyle Schumacher, Maddie Schrage and Ervin Dohmen.

Schumacher was the class speaker for the ceremony.

The class motto was: "Together, we have experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain."

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