McLean County Independent News
County officials discuss zoning change
While one county commissioner, Pam Link, attended a public hearing in Washburn to discuss proposed zoning changes, Commissioners Steve Lee and Barry Suydam were in Garrison to discuss the same proposals and other county issues.
Water idea backed
Garrison’s Parks and Recreation board says it likes the idea of tapping into the city’s aquifer to provide water to the Legion baseball field, among other sports facilities in the immediate area in northwest Garrison.
It’s all about oil
The saying goes: Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting. But in this case, oil replaces the whiskey and water. It’s not for drinking, but it sure seems like it’s for fighting.
Garrison students’ test scores shared
Shelly Fuller, principal at Bob Callies Elementary School, and Jim Upgren, Garrison High School principal, said they’re pleased with students’ recent test scores.
Courthouse demolition weeks away
District Court Judge Lawrence Jahnke answered the hopes of McLean County commissioners by lifting a temporary injunction last Thursday.
Time for a trim
Blind intersections continue to be a concern for city officials in Garrison.
Field ownership questioned
Ownership of the softball/baseball diamond complex northwest of Garrison appears to be up in the air.
Mission: Provide quality of life with comforts of home
When the Garrison Nursing Home was built in the late 60s, it resembled other long-term care facilities. Standard construction design included long hallways and few creature comforts to provide a home-like environment.
GAIA experiences fruitful year
Garrison Area Improvement Association members showed support for the organization’s leadership by re-electing three directors during Monday’s annual meeting.
