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this 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

last WEEK'S STORIes, May 15, 2026

Pictured: Center is Mayor Kate Schwarzler; left inset: Former Mayor John McArdle giving retirement speech; right inset: Former City Manager David Clyne in council chambers. (Photos from city YouTube and Facebook)

Decisions made a decade ago during the previous mayor's administration are causing the financial strain that the city is facing today – and forcing the need for a nearly $20 fee to be added to utility bills, according to statements made by Independence Mayor Kate Schwarzler at the city budget meeting last week. ...Continued

Pictured: City Councilor Dawn Roden at a recent city council meeting. (Photo: City YouTube)

Almost immediately after the near-unanimous vote by the budget committee to send the 2026-2027 Independence budget to the city council for final approval, Trammart News asked a simple question. ...Continued

Pictured: The Gate; left inset: artist's rendering of building with expansion; right inset: Ben Bobeda, executive director of The Gate.

Ben Bodeda is a busy man. That’s to be expected when your executive director of a youth center that serves as many as 150 students each day, ...Continued

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