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this WEEK'S STORIes, december 12, 2025

Pictured: The Independence Civic Center this week with seasonal door decor.

Among the 16 items that an outside auditing firm found in need of correction by Independence, a majority are being addressed through “closer monitoring” of spending in specific areas of the city’s finances, according to the list. ....Continued

Pictured: The former city pool, one of the amenities resurrected for discussion.

A financial expert provided under a federal grant to help distressed cities said that Independence shows signs it has intentionally overspent and ...Continued

Pictured: Vinyl fencing, a source of consternation and controversy a few years ago.

A few years ago, I heard a resident's story about her difficulty getting vinyl fencing approved. ...Continued

last WEEK'S STORIes, december 5, 2025

Pictured: Cover of report provided to city council pinpointing financial concerns by outgoing finance director

Independence is spending more money than it’s taking in and, unless that gap can be closed, the city will run out of funds and face deficit spending in only a few years, according to retiring Finance Director Rob Moody. ....Continued

Pictured: David Clyne at city planning commission; inset: submitted photo of barbed-wire installation in dispute

Even on winter days, sunsets can be dreamy in Independence. So, when a twilight view is suddenly interrupted by barbed wire ...Continued

Pictured: The iconic wooden hawk statue outside the offices of Central School District

Over the past three months, Central School District has seen a rise in attendance compared with the start of the school year, which may ...Continued

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