McLean County Independent News

New chaplain joins McLean County Jail
The McLean County Jail printed an advertisement earlier this year looking for a chaplain, someone to sit down and talk with the inmates a couple times a week about bible studies and personal struggles.
MEC cooperates to allow Dollar General
City officials offered the public a chance to give their two cents worth before Dollar General could build on the east edge of Garrison.

Imagination Library popular program
Betsy Dalrymple could only have imagined how far the former first lady’s efforts would go.
'It’s not a hand out, it’s a hand up’
A Garrison food pantry is a few steps closer to reality.
McLean Electric Cooperative gave the first tug on pulling the rug out from under annexation plans to bring the proposed Dollar General into Garrison.

Lady Troopers take 2nd and 3rd
The girls track team tied for second place with 75 points at the Underwood Meet on Thursday. Des Lacs/Burlington took first place overall with 91.5 points.

Church burns, memories remain
The Elbowoods Congregational Church, one of the last standing buildings from Elbowoods, is now gone. It was burnt to the ground – allegedly by a 22-year-old arsonist.
Coffee house to open this summer
Jessica Galloway and Marquise Hudgen are about to embark on a job change that started over coffee.
Garrison poised to get pantry
For several years, Dawn Kolden has been the driving force behind a program to feed hungry Garrison students.

State qualifiers in Hazen outdoor meet
The girls 4x100 meter dash relay qualifies for the N.D. State Track Tournament. The relay consisted of Sarah Lagge, Illise Jennings, Gabby Hummel and Kaitlyn Klein.