Leader-News - News
Washburn’s trees could use more diversity
Have you ever looked around at the variety of trees in Washburn.
Courthouse demolition weeks away
District Court Judge Lawrence Jahnke answered the hopes of McLean County Commissioners by lifting a temporary injunction last Thursday.
You will pay: Costs of street repair to be city-wide
In an attempt to simplify the process of fixing streets in the city of Washburn, the city commission voted Monday night to expand the assessment boundaries to encompass the entire city.
Emergency volunteers honored
The community of Washburn has a lot to be proud of in the men and women who assembled for the annual Washburn Emergency Services Banquet on Saturday.
Hot water trucking
Since the hot water pumping system became operational at the Great River Energy Stanton Station in October, the line for hot water has been fairly consistent.
Little Prints Daycare under new ownership
The importance of daycare in a growing community has been illustrated often by parents looking to work outside of their home.
The face of the Fort remains
Gary Anderson grew up in the wrong era. Those that knew him well, knew that Gary didn’t just show up to work at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan to talk about history with those willing to hear.
Assessment committee to begin plan for street project
The work to fix streets in Washburn is moving forward while the ice covers up much of the damage throughout town.
Community weighs options for nursing home
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.
Washburn reviews lock-down procedure
Cases of intruders entering schools in the nation has some area schools taking another look at how they secure their facility.
