McLean County Independent News
Fall ritual
Tranquility. A babbling brook in the quiet of a calm, clear, crisp fall day. In the brook swim dozens, no, hundreds of Chinook salmon, fighting, struggling to swim upstream against the strong current.
Need lodging? Book ahead!
Unless visitors to the area are keen on the idea of sleeping in their vehicles, they best call ahead for reservations. Even then, there’s no assurance accommodations will be available.
City paves way for more street funding
It’s time to keep the streets in Garrison top priority. That’s why Garrison City council members decided Monday night to increase the amount budgeted for street repairs in the general fund from $52,000 to $77,000 – an increase of $25,000, or a jump of about 32 percent.
Garrison object of redistricting tug-of-war
Garrison, and quite possibly Max, are smack dab in the middle of a political tug of war.
Disaster preparedness
It was only a drill, but for those who participated in Tuesday afternoon’s mock disaster, it was real, and done in real time.
Residents, supervisors battle over township roads
This spring’s flooding continues to cause stress on those affected by the aftermath. For those in Cameron Township, Ward County, matters came to a head in Douglas Monday morning.
Paying it forward
A 1 percent tax approved by Garrison voters in 2006 could pave the way toward paying the lion’s share of the cost for a new water tower in the community.
Money issues top board
How much is enough to have in the bank? Steve Seidler, Garrison school board member, said Tuesday evening he thinks $678,000 might not be enough.
School building plans get another look
The phrase “no pain, no gain” took on new life at a meeting of a group of school board members last week.
Trailer court bustling
It’s a sight that hasn’t been seen since Boeing was in the area installing missile sites in the early 60s. The sight is a full Northview Trailer Court.