McLean County Independent News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Icy roads lead to highway accidents
Freezing rain that struck the area last Thursday night and the early morning of Christmas Eve caused roadways to become covered in ice, leading to a high number traffic accidents.
McLean tallies 10 inches of snow
McLean County residents found themselves buried under up to 10 inches of snow this weekend as a storm interrupted the Christmas holiday.
