McLean County Independent News
Retiring Old Glory
Members of Garrison’s Hugh P. Minehan Post 49 American Legion held a flag disposal ceremony Monday evening in the Garrison City Park. Six flags were disposed of at the conclusion of the retirement ceremony.
Passing the buck
The McLean County Planning and Zoning Board decided to leave it up to the McLean County Commissioners whether or not to allow Great River Energy to modify one of its inactive waste pits into a special waste landfill that would accept oil field waste.
Planting delays worry producers
When one nears Butte from the west, the view to the east is one of grandeur.
Clock is ticking
A month ago, it was too dry. Now, it’s too wet. And with each passing day, the planting clock keeps ticking. One more idle day is one day closer to fall.
Teacher pay settled
Garrison teachers will receive a 5 percent salary increase plus an extra $500, it was decided at a meeting of educators and board members May 22.
Mapping plan pondered
Want to determine who is at risk if a hazardous spill occurs in the county or find out whose property is within a matter of inches?
$5 million project gets green light
A $5 million fall bond election for remodeling and additions at the elementary and high schools received unanimous board approval at a Garrison School Board meeting Tuesday evening.
Local groups benefit from ‘Hunger’ campaign
The efforts of Garrison Farmer’s Union Elevator/CHS will benefit two local organizations.
Totten Trail’ has new owners
After months of inactivity, there’s new life at the Totten Trail Resort.