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Giving locks, going for walks – county battles cancer
Underwood fourth-grader Sydnie Diffely won’t be able to walk her usual laps at the Relay For Life activities this past Friday in Underwood because her family had another commitment, but she has already been doing quite a bit to help the cause.
EPA strikes at heart of N.D. energy
To hear the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tell it, they are doing what is best for America by requiring coal-based power plants to cut emissions of carbon dioxide, or greenhouse gas, by 30 percent by the year 2030.
Friday’s rallying cry – Relay For Life
This Friday, droves of people will gather at Comet Field in Underwood to show their support for friends and loved ones who are fighting cancer and those who have won the battle.
‘Idiot on the Prairie’ to perform at Relay
McLean County’s own "Idiot on the Prairie" will be returning to the stage next Friday, June 13, to entertain the crowd attending the Relay For Life activities in Underwood, performing two sets starting at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Comet Field.
Police arrest naked intruder at area farm
Farmers often don’t lock their doors–there’s never been a need to. They’ve always felt pretty safe living out in the country--until now.
It’s history in the butter-making
The fourth-graders at Underwood Public School have been getting a lot of hands-on experience in their history class this year...
Two school board spots up for vote
There will be two names on the school board ballot on June 10, as current school board president Brad Landenberger is running unopposed...
Making a difference, one child at a time
"If I’ve helped at least one in all my years here, if I have helped at least one, and I’ve made a difference in one person’s life, that just means the world to me."
Daycare center given new lease on life
The Comet Kids Daycare Center and the city have a few details to iron out, but the two groups will be entering into an agreement where the daycare center building...
