Central McLean News-Journal - News
Visit far away countries right at your library
Bracelet making, craft work, games, drawing, oh yeah, and even reading are all part of the fun at the Underwood Public Library during the Summer Reading Program.
Increase to city mowing costs
If you have your lawn mowed by the city because you are unable to or just don’t want to, it’s going to cost you even more.
Safe handling of a firearm
There was no hesitation by Paula Nostdahl, Underwood, on why she was taking Hunter Education last weekend in Beulah.
Hunger and heartbreak
With historic amounts of water being released through the Garrison Dam spillway and regulatory tunnels toward Bismarck, Mandan and residents all along the Missouri River, the 2011 story of the Garrison Dam is a tragic one.
Water problems
Overland water drainage options were discussed at the last regular city commission meeting once again as in the past several months and will continue until a strong plan is in place to make sure water is drained most effectively from the north side of Underwood to the south.
Pedaler finds refuge in Underwood
Finding a nice day to be out and about in the area has been a challenge.
‘Prepared as best we can’
Since last week sandbagging efforts have been full blown for many residents south of Washburn and upstream to Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon.
County fair starts Friday
The McLean County Fair is back for its 55th year at the Underwood fairgrounds for a weekend filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Unprecedented levels on Lake Sakakawea
Tom Roe, Bismarck, has fished the upper stretch of the Missouri River hundreds of times.
Downstream prepares for rising waters
As the water releases increase downstream of the Garrison Dam folks in the Washburn and Hensler area are watching the Missouri River water surge on by with great force.
