McLean County Independent News
White Shield powwow time
Drums pounding in the distance, dazzling multi-colored feathers blowing in the Sakakawea breeze and dancers pounding the earth in a thunderous dance.
Football complex progress continues
The first football game of the season for the Garrison-Max Troopers is about eight weeks away.
It’s time to cut it lose
The Max School Board would like to unload the rodeo grounds on the west side of the community.
Time is ticking
Time is ticking to get your meal tickets for the tasty Pitchfork Fondue and Burger & Brats Picnic. Monday (June 29) is your last day to buy tickets to the meals. Both meals are open to the public, however you can only purchase your meal tickets in advance.
Garrison school staffing almost set
When the school year resumes in a few weeks, 11 new staff members will greet students at Garrison Schools. The only position left to fill is special education.
Trail gains traction
The announcement that a Transportation Alternative Program grant of $80,000 has been approved for a proposed walking/hiking/biking trail in Wilderness Park received a round of applause from Garrison Chamber of Commerce members at their regular meeting Monday.
‘Your cooperative’ growth continues
Seventy is a good number if you are served by McLean Electric Cooperative.
Storm clouds brewing
When it rains, it pours. That seems to be the conversation going around town since this past weekend.
Dangel new GHS principal
Steve Dangel is the new principal at Garrison High School.
A true American
It was a bittersweet day for the family of Cpl. Elmer Bear this past Saturday at the Ralph Wells Memorial Complex in White Shield.