McLean County Independent News

Rural water district continues to grow at 25 years
Garrison Rural Water District is all grown up. At 25 years old, the district supports 727 meters, has two new reservoir facilities west and east of the city and has three employees.
Voters to be asked to support school
If there was a component missing in the previous school bond elections, it might have been the silent majority.
School building improvements still on the table
“This is not coming from the administration.” That’s the message Supt. Nick Klemisch wanted to make loud and clear when he responded to questions about petitions that are being circulated by community leaders.
CCM fellowship center nearly ready for occupancy
There wasn’t a big clap of thunder or a strike of lightning to announce that Camp of the Cross Fellowship Center is nearly ready for occupancy.
Blue Hill Township: ‘Building’ an education
A township many people may consider no-man’s-land was a bustling place 100 years ago.
Public service comes with a paycheck
For those stepping up to serve their community, county or school, it’s not all a labor of love without a financial reward.
Taking risks
There’s an air of excitement mingled with apprehension at the Garrison schools this week.
Dancing at the Fort
Garrison’s annual Beach Party is just around the corner. Garrison Chamber of Commerce and Fort Stevenson State Park are encouraging people the community to go and enjoy the summer weather before it’s too late.
Nygard: The fine will be removed
“It’s done and over with,” Alderman Glen Nygard said. “I make the motion that Ekstrom and Osterlund have completed what they needed to have done, and the fine will be removed indefinitely.”
Run Nate Run
Runner Nate Peterson reached new heights – literally and figuratively – when he was the fastest male in the recent Maah Dah Hey Trail marathon in the Badlands.