McLean County Independent News
Community comes together for Kayce
BENEDICT – A COVID-19 related hospitalization for a young girl here ultimately led to a diagnosis of something else more serious.
The last of the sisters
GARRISON – Sixty years ago, Sr. Agnes Reinert began her nursing career as a student nurse at Garrison Memorial Hospital.
Rice pleads not guilty in Knutson murder
A Velva woman who was arrested and charged with the 2007 death of her then-roommate has pleaded not guilty.
Homecoming Court
Seniors Mia Gehring, Tyler Huesers, Kaitlyn Zook, Connor Kerzmann, Karli Klein and TJ Syvertson were announced as Garrison High School's Homecoming Court last Friday. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned during the Garrison Lady Troopers' volleyball home game against Wilton-Wing on Sept. 16. (Submitted)
It runs in the family
Last month, Tristan Thompson took a step further to follow a career that he not only aspired to since he was younger, but in doing so cemented himself in a family tradition that dates back four generations.
Up in enrollment
Enrollment in schools throughout McLean County have increased for the most part as doors opened for the first day of classes over the past two weeks.
“A nightmare of a phone call to get”
PICKARDVILLE – A Turtle Lake-Mercer school bus transporting the fifth and sixth grade girls basketball team to practice in McClusky was involved in a three-vehicle accident here Friday afternoon.
Back to school
Bob Callies Elementary School principal Shelly Fuller greets students outside the school last Thursday morning. Classes in McLean County started up this past week, with White Shield and Max starting last Monday and Tuesday, respectively. (James C. Falcon)
Rural water users to see increase
GARRISON – Customers with Garrison Rural Water District will see an increase in their rates, starting Oct. 1.
Garrison councilmember eyes possible county police contract
Acting as a taxpayer and not under his official role as a city councilmember, David Jeffrey asks initial questions about Garrison going back to a contract with the county for police resources to help with future budget issues.
