Leader-News - News
Treading water: city scrambles to keep up
"I’m concerned about the way the commission operates. Unless you get on the agenda, you can’t speak."
Farm Rescue founder selected as money hero
Farmers aren’t granted sick pay or a leave of absence from their job when the need strikes.
Last American Highway
"Some people want to spend their two-week vacation on the beach. I want to spend mine on the open road.
New faces: Washburn commissioners take oaths
Joan Zimmerman is Washburn’s new city auditor, stepping up into the role vacated by Milissa Price, who resigned in May.
‘Till we meet again’
Socrates once said, "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Another fair in the books
A little bit of rain here or there didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the McLean County Fair last weekend, particularly the racing fans, as the gate at both the stock car and enduro races indicated a pretty good showing.
Sunny and successful Riverboat Days
Sunshine, hot dogs galore, good music and activities for both young and old contributed to the success of this year’s Lewis & Clark Riverboat Days.
I love to eat, apples and bananas
Like most any 4-year-old little girl, Ava Tweeten loves to help her mom, Bridgett, in the kitchen.
Asbestos abatement underway
The asbestos abatement, in conjunction with ESG’s energy improvement project, is costing the Washburn School District $550 per day to complete.
Birds will be singing
A meadowlark, resting high in a cottonwood tree, proudly sings out a joyful tune.
