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Fishing pier back in place at park next to Bass Pro Shops
When a nasty thunderstorm rolled through Eastern Jackson County on July 16, one casualty was the fishing pier at Waterfall Park in Independence, overlooking the small lake across from Bass Pro Shops and Stoney Creek…
Entertainment
City Theatre of Independence: A cad chases romance, hilarity ensues
What: City Theatre of Independence presents the French farce “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Costiletti (1962), translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans, directed by Jon Specht and produced by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Where: Powerhouse Theatre at the Sermon Community Center, 201 N.
Multimedia
Photo gallery: Van Horn soccer in Class 3 state final four
Images from the Van Horn boys soccer team’s appearances in the Class 3 state final four.
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Sports
2025 Examiner Football Offensive Player of the Year: Ayden Wilhelm starts college career early after helping revive Jaguar program
Senior quarterback Ayden Wilhelm kept hearing in his freshman year that the Class of 2026 would be the one to re-establish the Blue Springs South High School football tradition.