McLean County Independent News
‘A place to call our own’
Offices and services in White Shield have benefited from construction of newer, larger buildings. And soon, the White Shield Veterans Office will get their turn.
Meteorological towers and subdivision plats were discussed and approved by the McLean County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning.
Rhubarb was on the menu and flying off the shelves
The Lamplighter Senior Center was packed on Saturday morning for the annual Rhubarb Festival.
Lures, lines and live bait!
Five-year-old Madison Giesen of Makoti smiles as her fish is weighed during the Hiddenwood Lake Fishing Derby Saturday morning.
Fentanyl: 'a prominent problem'
During the City and County Meeting in Underwood on May 31, McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson spoke about how the county continues to combat the import of illegal fentanyl.
Ambulance to ask for max mills
Should a proposed resolution pass, the Garrison-Max Ambulance District has the potential to receive up to $609,931 in mill levies from McLean and Ward counties.
Memorial Day
The fringe on the capes of the American Legion Post 253's Ladies Auxiliary members blows in the breeze during a ceremony at Old Scout Cemetery four miles east of White Shield on Memorial Day.
Food fees raised by school board
There is no such thing as a free lunch – and students in the region will see this first hand this fall.
Memorial Day programs to be held in region
American Legion posts from the region will be ceremoniously celebrating Memorial Day this coming Monday. Garrison The Hugh P. Minnehan American Legion Post 49 of Garrison will host a program at the Garrison City Auditorium, starting at 10 a.m.
The McLean County Commission passed a motion to remove two stop signs near 36th Ave SW, commonly known as Wolf Creek road, during its May 24 meeting.
