McLean County Independent News
Money issues top board
How much is enough to have in the bank? Steve Seidler, Garrison school board member, said Tuesday evening he thinks $678,000 might not be enough.
School building plans get another look
The phrase “no pain, no gain” took on new life at a meeting of a group of school board members last week.
Trailer court bustling
It’s a sight that hasn’t been seen since Boeing was in the area installing missile sites in the early 60s. The sight is a full Northview Trailer Court.
Harvest shows mixed bag
Area producers are continuing to harvest small grains as weather provides only slightly drier conditions than what has been seen over the growing season.
Kansas man part of local effort for half century
Lloyd Everett is thinking about retiring. If he does, he’ll end a career that has spanned six decades. Even though he hails from Kansas, Lloyd’s work as a custom harvester has been bringing him to the local area for more than 50 years.
Growth spurs housing activity
New homes, bustling activity on Main Street, full motel rooms, other construction projects abound.
County school enrollments on upswing
Schools in McLean County, as well as McClusky and Lewis and Clark North Shore (Makoti and Plaza), are bucking the trend of declining enrollments around the state.
Plan A – keep the family together
Bump! The bump, not audible, is an increase in the number of students attending school in Garrison.
Sakakawea RV expanding
It’s no secret that the housing situation in the area is tight. Due to limited housing options, Sakakawea RV Park, just south of Garrison, is in the midst of an expansion project.
Enrollment grows
When the Garrison School opens its doors for a new year on Monday, it will see an influx of new students – to the tune of nearly 50.
