McLean County Independent News
Handing over the keys
After manning the helm at JB Repair in Garrison for 40 years, Jim Barrow will retire this year, selling the business to an employee of 10 years.
Getting their feet wet
Swimmers packed the pool this weekend for opening day on Saturday, with just under 100 attendees at the Garrison parks facility.
Hanging up his hat
After just under 40 years working for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Garrison native Terry Steinwand will put a close to the chapter next month.
‘Paint that sky’
A flight of dragons took to the skies over Fort Stevenson for the first time ever on a bright and balmy Saturday afternoon, forming an even stack and delighting a crowd of hundreds – all part of the dazzling display of kites at this year’s Sky Fest.
'Them farm boys can fight'
It was a sun-soaked day in Garrison this Memorial Day, and local veterans and their loved ones, young and old, came to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of their country at a ceremony at the Garrison Auditorium.
EMS Kids Strong celebrates first responders
A legion of first responders, equipped with their best equipment and vehicles, descended en masse to Fort Stevenson State Park on Saturday – much to the delight of area children and families, who celebrated the welcome return of EMS Kids Strong following its absence last year.
Rural water considers fines in wake of water "theft"
There seems to be some water thieves in the region, according to the Garrison Rural Water District, and they’re considering changing their policies and raising prices in response.
Food makes the world go ‘round
The Max Public School participated in a food drive last week. As an annual event the school decided to turn a simple event into a playful competition.
Tepid response to rural water proposal
GARRISON -- A local landowner and members of the Garrison Rural Water District (GRWD) committee met Friday to discuss the prospect of adding rural water service to land on the outskirts of Garrison, though there seemed little thirst for the high buy-in cost proposed.
Hope on the horizon for Garrison labor woes
There are signs all over the city of Garrison, informing anyone who visits the downtown or picks up the newspaper classifieds that help is very much wanted.
