Central McLean News-Journal - News
Lutheran youth practice....
It was in the eyes of the children and the words of the bullied that the youth of the Augustana Lutheran Church of Underwood found themselves stronger in their faith.
Kjelstrup appointed to school board
Underwood’s Taryn Kjelstrup is the newest member of the Underwood School Board, having been appointed by the other board members at their regular monthly meeting July 23.
Harvest Fest fun returns
Nights are getting cooler and the farmers are in the field.
Bowen exiting Underwood community developer position
Residents of Underwood have grown used to regularly reading the words of encouragement and strategy from Underwood’s community developer Becky Bowen since August of 2008.
Cool way to spend summer
It was so hot last week, pheasants in the area hatched out omelets. It was so hot that the sunflowers around town were seeking shade.
Falkirk road closure approved
About nine residents and farmers in the Falkirk Mining area around Birka Church heard about the plan of movement of mining operations on Tuesday at the regular county commission meeting.
In-town mail delivery may cease
Underwood’s newest city commissioner, Jim Bailey, noted before Monday’s commission meeting that he hadn’t even had even one call from any constituents complaining about the city commission and its decisions.
Midsummer Classic was sizzling
While the many volunteers of the second annual Midsummer Classic were a bit red in the face, there was nothing to be mad about.
Augustana youth accept their mission
Tell the youth of the Augustana Lutheran Church that they get to go on a mission trip, where they will be expected to work, and you’ll get a surprising amount of enthusiasm.
Commission tackling post office issue
With the threat of Underwood losing two hours per day of post office service looming, the Underwood City Commission is trying to come up with some ways to ensure the post office’s revenue doesn’t drop more than it already has since the city started allowing home delivery.
