Nina Falls: A life of caring for her community
Nina Falls laughs as she thinks about how she chose Independence as the place to live.
“I was taking care of my grandmother and Independence was the first place down 24 Highway,” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “I just started coming this way, and it felt like home to me. Small-town living in a big town.”
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A sneak peek at my Christmas list
Conor Davis lives in Independence and is a junior at Truman High School.
Clean up your act with these cheap, green house products
I’m constantly feeling the push and pull between being green and saving some green. I consider myself eco-minded, but sometimes environmentally friendly products include a hefty price tag, leaving me looking for other ways to ensure that I’m using affordable products that are safe for my family and the environment.
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Spend a weekend renewing yourself
As we all juggle the hectic pace of daily life and demands of home, family and career, who among us couldn’t benefit from a few hours of pampering and well-earned mental health vacation? The fulfillment of that fantasy is closer than you might imagine when “Connecting Women: Mind, Body and Spirit” lands at the Hilton Garden Inn on Nov. 13 and 14.
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Looking for a gift that’s out of the ordinary?
The Children’s Wall is a unique project that allows children to literally leave their handprint as a lasting impression on a landmark Kansas City building.
I'm ready for some new fall recipies
Try Dixie's favorite recipe for Apple/Cranberry Crisp
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VIDEO: Neighbors fed up with fighting at Cler-Mont Park
Neighborhood Crime Watch member wants more police presence.
VIDEO: David Cook's older brother dies of cancer
David Cook's older brother and inspiration, Adam Cook, has lost his battle with cancer.
SLIDESHOW: Blue Springs Citizens Police Academy
Follow a member of the first class through their training.
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