McLean County Independent News
Mission: Provide quality of life with comforts of home
When the Garrison Nursing Home was built in the late 60s, it resembled other long-term care facilities. Standard construction design included long hallways and few creature comforts to provide a home-like environment.
GAIA experiences fruitful year
Garrison Area Improvement Association members showed support for the organization’s leadership by re-electing three directors during Monday’s annual meeting.
Nursing home options weighed
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.
County hit by influenza
Influenza, or flu as it is commonly called, began impacting residents of McLean County about a month ago.
Underwood nursing home closing
A decision has been made to begin the closure of the Sanford Health Underwood Continuing Care Center, formerly known as Medcenter One Prairieview Nursing Home.
Garbage guidelines clarified
With change, there’s going to be a learning curve. Residents are asked to look at their container carefully.
Garrison’s water department tackles equipment failures
Turn on the water faucet and be rewarded with fresh clean water. Most of us take that simple ritual for granted.
Growing to meet the need
The former Peavey Elevator is now gone – making room for an expansion project that’s in the works for Garrison Farmers Union Elevator/CHS.
Indoor rink almost open for business
Garrison’s ice skating rink is hoping to open in the next few days.
