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Last WEEK'S STORIes, February 27, 2026

Pictured: Polk County Fairgrounds, in need of a November levy; The Independence Hotel (inset), impacted by a state-wide drop in tourism. Left inset is City Councilor Dawn Roden (City photo).

At an Independence City Council work session Tuesday night, City Councilor Dawn Roden asked a question that's been posed by residents recently, as inflation keeps its grip on prices and the city continues to grapple with severe financial strain. ...Continued

Pictured: The walkway from the corner of C and Main Streets, which serves the Ovenbird Bakery, which has outdoor seating.

New Independence sidewalk rules would place more legal responsibility on downtown merchants to keep walkways clear – and when ...Continued

Pictured: The Panther cheerleaders, who have become school champions for character and spirit, as well as athletic prowess (Submitted photo, M. Smith).

Central High’s cheer squad is on a hot streak – and it has no intention of cooling down. ...Continued