McLean County Independent News
State gets handle on oil spills
Emergency plans to react to an oil spill were in their infancy 15 months ago. Today they’ve grown – and continue to grow – into a plan to protect the region.
Police contract OK’d
It went by with barely a whisper. The Garrison City Council approved the contract with the McLean County Sheriff’s Department. And it took about that long to approve the 2013 contract of $99,461.
Don Gackle’s death this past Sunday leaves behind a lifetime of achievements.
Playground project gets financial boost from council
A proposed new playground – geared exclusively for toddlers – received a financial shot in the arm Monday night in Garrison City Council Chambers.
Growing enrollment seen at Garrison
The future looks bright for the Garrison School District.
Growing enrollment seen at Garrison
The future looks bright for the Garrison School District.
Growing enrollment seen at Garrison
The future looks bright for the Garrison School District.
Grueneich voted to the MEC board
There was a hearty turnout for the McLean Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting Tuesday evening. Among those who attended the 67th annual meeting were several guests, including Gov. Jack Dalrymple and his wife Betsy.
Classroom crunch
Purchasing a pair of new buses for $148,500 – a piece of cake. The Garrison School District bought two this summer. But when it came to deciding whether to add a portable classroom; well, that became another matter.