Central McLean News-Journal - News
Plans in motion for county fair
The four McLean County Fair Board positions have been filled and the board is already busy setting plans in motion for the 2014 county fair, which is set for June 20-22 this summer at the fair grounds in Underwood.
Civic club condensing Harvest Fest to half-day
A big change is in the works with the Underwood Civic Club, as the group is planning to pare down the annual Harvest Fest to just one half-day full of events.
Street, sewer price tag packs a wallop
The city commissioners got their first estimate of what installing streets and sewer might be for the proposed industrial park on the north edge of Underwood, prompting a sharp whistle from one of the commissioners when he saw the price tag Monday night.
Top five News stories of 2013
It was almost a tie, but the closing of the Prairieview Nursing Home was deemed the biggest story in the Underwood News this past year in a survey of eight regular News readers.
Looking back on 2013: A year in review
Dennis Kost hoped to raise optimism for those that would like to see the McLean County Courthouse remain standing.
Two injured near Underwood
Two people were injured Christmas Eve when the vehicle they were in went out of control and overturned on U.S. Highway 83 near mile marker 139, just south of Underwood.
Underwood library to host local events
The Underwood Public Library is host to several local events in the upcoming weeks.
Gradin and Ash team up to service rural residents
Miles Gradin and Katie Ash recently partnered together at Century 21 Morrison Realty to service the Underwood and Washburn area.
Santa’s Helpers deliver another Merry Christmas
Santa’s Helpers were busy sorting, wrapping, tucking and packing Saturday morning at the Underwood City Hall – maybe not exactly "jolly old elves," but they were a pretty happy group.
More new sidewalks? Commission peruses new additions
The Underwood City Commission made quick work of Monday night’s regular meeting, which included giving the go-ahead to try to get another grant for more work on the former Safe Routes To School project, which is now called TAP, or Transportation Alternative Program.
