McLean County Independent News
It’s all about oil
The saying goes: Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting. But in this case, oil replaces the whiskey and water. It’s not for drinking, but it sure seems like it’s for fighting.
Garrison students’ test scores shared
Shelly Fuller, principal at Bob Callies Elementary School, and Jim Upgren, Garrison High School principal, said they’re pleased with students’ recent test scores.
Courthouse demolition weeks away
District Court Judge Lawrence Jahnke answered the hopes of McLean County commissioners by lifting a temporary injunction last Thursday.
Time for a trim
Blind intersections continue to be a concern for city officials in Garrison.
Field ownership questioned
Ownership of the softball/baseball diamond complex northwest of Garrison appears to be up in the air.
Mission: Provide quality of life with comforts of home
When the Garrison Nursing Home was built in the late 60s, it resembled other long-term care facilities. Standard construction design included long hallways and few creature comforts to provide a home-like environment.
GAIA experiences fruitful year
Garrison Area Improvement Association members showed support for the organization’s leadership by re-electing three directors during Monday’s annual meeting.
Nursing home options weighed
A crowd of about 30 local residents gathered in the Underwood City Hall on Saturday to discuss the future of the Sanford Health Underwood Continuing Care Center, formerly Prairieview Nursing Home.
County hit by influenza
Influenza, or flu as it is commonly called, began impacting residents of McLean County about a month ago.
