McLean County Independent News
Utility increase
A plan to increase what Garrison residents pay for their municipal utilities is moving forward.
Planning for a power outage
Garrison city officials hope for the best, but Monday night they took steps to plan for the worst at their annual preliminary budget meeting.
School expansion presented
Officials at Max got a close-up look this past week at what is being proposed in a school expansion/remodel project.
Board, citizens unite to promote bond issue
In just two months, patrons of the Garrison School District will have an opportunity to support a bond issue. The bond vote will be Nov. 4 in conjunction with the 2014 general election.
New bond date set
Garrison School District patrons will be asked to go to the polls Nov. 4 or vote earlier by mail. The issue before them will be a multimillion dollar decision for additions to the elementary and high schools.
School enrollments vary
Enrollment numbers continue to fluctuate at area schools.
Commission upholds demotion
By a unanimous vote, McLean County commissioners upheld the recent demotion of McLean County sheriff’s deputy Curt Olson at the administrative hearing held Tuesday in Washburn.
$96,000 grant secured
On Monday, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced that a local organization will receive $96,000 to develop two commercial lots near Garrison.
Yields look promising
Statewide, officials expect record yields this harvest. That will just add further pressure to North Dakota’s grain storage and delivery system. In the area, crops are also showing promise.
A drought of rail cars
There’s a drought overtaking North Dakota. It’s not a lack of moisture. Instead, it’s a shortage of rail cars.
