McLean County Independent News

Garrison area celebrates the 4th of July in style
From the lakes to the cabin sites, Garrison area was hopping this 4th of July.

Boom! Pow! Bang!
Firework enthusiasts have two local option this season: Memory Fireworks and This That 'N More.
Schlichting named President
“I guess the party is over,” Mayor Stu Merry said to former city council member Glen Nygard.

Fighting the good fight
Myrtle Breeding is known to the life time residents of Riverdale as “The Queen.”
Mythical creature tradition continues
All legends are born from a grain of truth. Or at least that’s how the saying goes, whether or not you chose to believe it, is up to the individual hearing it.
It’s finally open!
Garrisons Community Swimming Pool opened up Monday. The Wilson family was the first to take a dip on the free swim day.
COVID testing offered
Free testing was offered to 500 people from Garrison for the COVID-19 virus.

Parishioners welcomed back
People are excited to get back to church and worship with their congregation.
Brand new council
Newcomer Curt Olson (346 votes), Billee Jo Iglehart (272 votes) and David Jeffrey (221 votes) will all fill a four year term on Garrison City Council.
Fishing for a new guide?
Lake Sakakawea is one of Garrison’s most valuable assets. Brett Bloemendaal already knows this and has been boosting about us on his Facebook page, Instragram, You Tube Channel, expos and radio interviews.