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this WEEK'S STORIes, May 29, 2026

Pictured: City Manager Kenna West appears distracted during resident testimony by Doug Gray, while City Councilor Kathy Martin-Willis seems attentive. (Photo: City YouTube image)

Behavior by certain city officials was seen as disrespectful by some residents who spoke at the recent budget meeting or posted their views online – complaints that Trammart News took to Independence Mayor Kate Schwarzler and City Manager Kenna West after learning about them. ...Continued

Pictured: The Independence Water Report mailed recently to residents.

The Independence Water Quality Report for 2025 shows a good record of clean drinking water but two contaminants have been detected ...Continued

Pictured: The equipment for security checkpoint entrance at Polk County Courthouse.

This week, any visitor to the Polk County Courthouse will now go through a security checkpoint when entering the building – a screening ...Continued

last WEEK'S STORIes, May 22, 2026

Pictured: The Independence Civic Center; Inset: Greg Ellis, Independence city manager 2000-2010.

After the city budget committee approved the Independence budget for 2026-2027, a special Independence resident, Greg Ellis, shared his opinion in a letter to the editor to Trammart News – and dispatched it to the City of Independence, as well. ...Continued

Pictured: The signage at school district offices; Inset: State Rep. Paul Evans.

It's no wonder that teachers in Central School District have made safety concerns a priority in their current contract negotiations. ...Continued

Pictured: The proposed budget document for 2026-27 showing budget committee membership.

With a new, nearly $20 fee headed for final passage to be added to utility bills, Trammart News – now in its 10th year – decided to take a look at ...Continued

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