McLean County Independent News
Following her dream
Some little girls dream of being princesses or ballet dancers when they grow up, but not Carissa Schumaier. She always wanted to be a Sheriffs Deputy.
Lighting the way for 2020
“Happy New Year!” Those were the words shared frequently between strangers and friends during the First Day Hike at Fort Stevenson State Park.
Police chief gets the nod, to start in February
There will be a new police chief in Garrison and he promises fairness and engagement. Travis Tesch will be the new police chief of Garrison in about a month.
Budds build adult-youth relationships
The Business Budds are at it again. For the past five years, Business Budds has been a partnership between 6th graders, who are nearly ready to enter the work force, and Garrison business owners and managers.
Bank ownership shifts
When Wayne Stroup was 40 years old, Hans Fischer, the owner of Farmers Security Bank of Washburn, approached him and said he was going to sell Wayne the bank.
Garrison takes the air out of co-op with Max
No sharing of games, practices, team names and coaches.
Sometimes Santa is a petite brunette
More than anything, I want to teach my children that people matter, everyone matters. Little Lunches Organizer Dawn Kolden said.
Harvest challenged by wet, cold temps
For the 14 years Chris Gratton has been the manager at the CHS Garrison facility he has wanted a grain dryer. This year was the first year he thought the want could have been called a need.
Students CRACK the CODE
It might seem like fun and games. But it’s fun and games disguised as learning.
Badge, gun and whole lot more
You can ask the girl to the dance, but she is going to need a lot more than an invitation.
