McLean County Independent News
Council ignores advice
Garrison City Council members struggled for nearly an hour to reach a consensus, often shouting to get their points across.
Fraud or forgetfulness?
The opportunity to vote by absentee ballot and at the polling place created a little confusion for a handful of Garrison school patrons.
Preparing for the first band aid
In the wake of the fifth failed bond election for Garrison Schools, the Garrison School Board is preparing for the first band aid of many.
Wild wind, rains rip through area
Following the final big storm of June, Garrison and the surrounding area were littered with debris with the Roseglen area seeing field flooding.
Bond referendum voted down by 409
Administrators hung their heads in defeat as the results for the Garrison School District bond referendum election were read.
International customs brought to Camp of the Cross
Camp of the Cross Ministries welcomed three international counselors to its shores last month.
Lifeguards in hot water
There wasn’t a dull moment at the most recent meeting of the Garrison Park Board. From the condition the contractor left the park’s new bathrooms in, to the conduct of the lifeguards at the Garrison Swimming Pool, the June 13 meeting became heated at times.
Vote Tuesday on school building project
Cheryl McCullough had one concern on her mind when she attended the final informational meeting last week about the upcoming school bond election: security.
Spillway remains closed
As the level of Lake Sakakawea rose, so did the number of phone calls to the Riverdale U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' office during the past week.
Dishing out the dough for protection
Garrison’s City Council recently voted to renew the police contract it has with McLean County for approximately $158,000. Garrison will pay the county approximately $3,000 more this year than last, or about two percent more.