McLean County Independent News
School issues survey on potential construction projects
A survey issued by Garrison Public Schools is gauging opinions from the community on future construction projects at the schools.
A day of giving
A historic church that has served Camp of the Cross Ministries for the last 60-some years will hopefully see a facelift in the near future.
We’re living our American dream’
When Ivy Bicknese learned that she was assigned to work in North Dakota, she cried.
Ambulance numbers lower in ‘21
Garrison-Max Ambulance reported a lower number of ambulance runs in 2021 when compared to 2020.
Wind on the horizon
Previously untouched by wind turbine farms, McLean County is expected to soon host the largest wind energy project in the state.
Feeding those in need
A group of about one dozen students from Nichole Beyer's third grade class from Bob Callies Elementary School marched down the Main Street sidewalk, ready to help at the Garrison Area Resource Center.
The beat goes on
Garrison High School’s pep band played for the fi rst time this season during the basketball double-header on Thursday.
Recent snow off ers drought relief
McLean County has moved almost entirely out of severe drought conditions after winter storms provided some much-needed moisture.
Take a hike
The First Day Hike at Fort Stevenson State Park went off without a hitch last Saturday, despite the frigid temperatures.
New year, new name, same banks
For four McLean County banks, ushering in the new year means more than just symbolic change.
