McLean County Independent News
Board members take tiny steps toward bond issue
Although almost a million dollars have been spent on improvements to the Garrison schools in the past few years, a committee of board members and faculty made plans Tuesday evening for more projects.
Study: Dickens generates $175,000 a day
Naysayers: hold on to your woolie socks.
Auditorium rental fees increased
There are some new rates for use of the Garrison City Auditorium.
Housing availability questioned
Meeting the demand for housing can be a juggling act at best. What does the customer want – or need?
Polling place relocated from Roseglen to Raub
Voters in western McLean County will have a new place to cast their ballots come this fall.
Break-ins reported
It was a tough week for bar owners in Douglas and Makoti. Both communities’ establishments were the target of burglars.
Judge: confiscation ‘unjustifiable’
A South Central District Court judge has determined that animals taken by McLean County officials from a Douglas area farmer this past week for alleged mistreatment was done unjustifiably.
Courthouse on the ballot
With the option of refurbishing the McLean County Courthouse officially off the table, it will soon be time for the public to make a decision.
‘Super’ explains budget surplus
“I’m wondering why our carryover is so huge?”
It’s crunch time
Grade sizes at Garrison average 30 students – a far cry from grades of 50-plus that were seen in the 60’s and 70’s.
