Leader-News - News
Washburn airport receives $168K
The Washburn Municipal Airport is one step closer to seeing some improvements after receiving a grant from the Department of Transportation.
State takes over endowment
A nearly $700,000 endowment for the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center is now in the hands of the State after the Foundation gave up control of it last week.
‘Washburn has not forgotten’
Three hundred and forty names were read aloud Monday, filling the silence, echoing through the hall and the hearts of those seated inside of it.
Money OK’d for repairs, improvements
The Washburn City Commission approved a little over $125,000 at Monday’s meeting for repairs and improvements throughout the city.
Oil, gas output shows slight drop
Oil and natural gas production in the county was down for March. That’s the word from McLean County Auditor Les Korgel. Still, county officials expect a productive year.
Bringing greenery to GRE
Great River Energy may be adding some new plants at Coal Creek Station in coming years, but instead of producing energy, the new feature would actually generate produce.
Commission debates procedure
Commissioners couldn’t seem to agree on how monthly city meetings should be run, debating at length both legal and moral aspects of different actions common at meetings.
Building hope
The raised gardens at Primrose Retirement Community were in a state of decay earlier this spring, and along with them, the residents’ hopes for one of their favorite summer hobbies.
Washburn eyes new programs
The Washburn School Board briefly discussed ideas for new programs at Monday’s meeting, agreeing to review the subject more at next month’s meeting.
Stanton Station equipment donated
As the doors close on Great River Energy’s Stanton Station, leftover pieces of furniture and equipment are finding new homes in the surrounding communities.
