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An Independence Scout troop pancake tradition spans decades; breakfast all day on Tuesday
Scott Howell remembers helping with pancake day at Trinity Episcopal Church since his Cub Scout days – a few decades ago. The annual “Fat Tuesday” fundraiser was an established tradition.
Entertainment
A touch of history, a touch of whimsy as organist Jan Kraybill offers her annual Super Bowl concert in Independence
Although Sunday does not include a Chiefs appearance in the Super Bowl, renowned organist Jan Kraybill says there are plenty of other milestones worth noting and celebrating in her long-running annual Super Bowl Sunday concert.
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
Blue Springs South looks to relay teams to bolster standing at state swimming
The Blue Springs South girls swimming and diving head coach Errich Oberlander is relying on a team approach to help the Jaguars at this week’s Class 2 state meet.