Central McLean News-Journal - News
Commission approves budget
A city budget requesting $800 less than in 2008 was approved Monday night by the Underwood City Commission.
Will taxes keep pace with increases?
Valuations have gone up for most cities in the county, with increases ranging from one percent in Ruso to 17 percent in Underwood.
County K-9 unit benefits community
Criminals in McLean County have another officer to be afraid of when violating the law.
Underwood to participate in Horizons III project
Underwood has been selected to participate in the third North Dakota Horizons community development project, a program facilitated by the NDSU Extension Service and funded by the Northwest Area Foundation of St. Paul, MN.
Election costs may shock voters
With the upcoming presidential election, many McLean County residents may be thinking about voting.
Quilting for a cause
“I wonder – what could I find that would represent Riverdale?” Those were the thoughts of Bev Leingang, Riverdale city auditor, when trying to think of something she could donate from Riverdale that could be used for a North Dakota League of Cities silent auction later this month.
Marina on schedule for spring opening
The 18-foot increase in the level of Garrison reservoir this year is most welcome, but it has tested the contractor working on the new marina at the Fort Stevenson State Park.
Cleaning out McLean County Courthouse
When the McLean County Courthouse closed for several days, residents from around the community crossed their fingers that the two-day inconvenience would lead to a successful and complete cleaning.
McLean County participates in salary survey
Fox Lawson and Associations out of St. Paul helps companies strategically align employee compensation and benefit dollars.
Board approves hiring to accommodate 29 preschoolers
Enrollment in K-12 may be down this year from last, but there’s good news for next year, as 29 preschoolers are registered. Superintendent Dale Ekstrom said Underwood School Board members approved hiring a half-time teacher at the Aug. 21 meeting, which allows Dawnae Lee to teach full-time preschool.
