McLean County Independent News

Beauty and the Bikes
Mother Nature greeted these Fat Tire Bike races Saturday with temps in the mid 30s and picturesque trees laden with frost.
Flu grips region, student body
Influenza and other illnesses recently struck hard at Garrison schools.

Attitude elevates climber, runner
Ryan Wagner had to think twice before remembering his age. That’s because although he’s 42, he said he feels half that.
Garrison Comets? New co-op?
Garrison dumped Max and is already looking for a new partner.

Food pantry to give hand up
A dream is ready to become a reality. It was only a few months ago when the Garrison Area Resource Center was formed to try to get a food pantry available in Garrison.
Following her dream
Some little girls dream of being princesses or ballet dancers when they grow up, but not Carissa Schumaier. She always wanted to be a Sheriffs Deputy.

Lighting the way for 2020
“Happy New Year!” Those were the words shared frequently between strangers and friends during the First Day Hike at Fort Stevenson State Park.
Police chief gets the nod, to start in February
There will be a new police chief in Garrison and he promises fairness and engagement. Travis Tesch will be the new police chief of Garrison in about a month.

Budds build adult-youth relationships
The Business Budds are at it again. For the past five years, Business Budds has been a partnership between 6th graders, who are nearly ready to enter the work force, and Garrison business owners and managers.

Garrison takes the air out of co-op with Max
No sharing of games, practices, team names and coaches.