McLean County Independent News
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.
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.
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.
In shallow water
With the Garrison Pool set to open in a few weeks time, the Garrison Parks and Recreation Department are finding themselves with a lifeguard shortage.
Fielding a Laugh
Eva Whitecalfe and Paisley Deseth are all smiles during Bob Callies Elementary fi eld day on Tuesday afternoon. More fi eld day pictures on page 16. (Tyson Smedstad)
‘He was so dang special’
Thirty-one units of blood were donated at the Ryder Community Center on May 3.
Growing up
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the new silos at CHS Garrison were close: in a week’s time, their new silos grew and grew to an impressive 142 feet. Concrete was poured shortly before noon on May 2. Shortly after 1 a.m. this past Sunday, with construction going 24/7, external work was completed with the last bit of concrete poured.