Central McLean News-Journal - News
Augustana Church to celebrate 100 years
Those Swedish Lutherans had a good idea when they decided to start the Augustana Lutheran Church in Underwood 100 years ago.
Rain can’t dampen spirits at county fair
The rain on Saturday may have dampened people’s clothes, but it didn’t dampen spirits at the McLean County Fair...
From trucks to ATVs, city tackling traffic
With the possibility, even probability, that traffic in and around Underwood is going to continue growing along with the Bakken oil field boom...
Fighting cancer takes a village
Ralph Driessen can’t help but have a good attitude about life, even if his body says he can’t.
Redux project raises questions
Representatives of Northridge Hospitality Management were met with plenty of questions Monday night...
No lounging around for this Grille manager
Great customer service with a friendly smile.
‘Branded’ headlines fair dance
The 4-H, FFA and open class exhibits will take center stage at the 57th annual McLean County Fair next week, June 7-9, as the fair gets underway Friday in Underwood, running through Sunday afternoon.
Energy industry adapting
A recent community meeting in Underwood served as a way for Great River Energy’s John Weeda to explain why GRE is seeking to adapt to stay profitable in today’s energy market.
Two ‘lodges’ proposed for Underwood
What once was Prairieview Nursing Home may soon be an extended-stay lodge with a restaurant on site.
Farmers/ranchers rescued
The clouds of dirt were rolling Monday morning as farmers were hard at work trying to get the crop in the field on the first 90 degree day of the year.
