McLean County Independent News
Schools get updates
"Just because previous bond issues have failed doesn’t mean improvements can’t be made."
Time to fill city council vacancies
The 2014 Primary Election is history. The list of write-in candidates for Garrison City Council and other municipalities in the county has been released.
Olson, Kerzmann advance
The field for who will be the next McLean County sheriff and who will square off for a seat representing District 1 on the Board of McLean County Commissioners is set.
Widen Trooper?
Should Trooper Avenue from N.D. Highway 37 to Main Street be widened? Garrison city officials are giving strong consideration to doing so.
City supports welcome sign
The City of Garrison backs a proposal by the Garrison Chamber of Commerce to erect a sign on the west edge of Garrison, welcoming people to the community. The council took it one step further, supporting installing a similar sign on the east edge of Garrison.
Water tower plan sees setback
It’s time to take a step back and rethink how to proceed with plans to add a new above ground water storage facility.
Hospital ER expansion underway
Construction is well underway on the remodel/expansion of the emergency room at Garrison Memorial Hospital.
Riverdale Ambulance Service revived
How’d they do it? That’s the first question lots of folks living in towns with at-risk ambulance service ask.
Pay hikes approved
Having previously completed contract negotiations for the upcoming school year, the Garrison School Board turned its attention to pay increases for other staff members.