Our opinion: Despicable stall tactics in Jefferson City
Republicans in high office in Jefferson City have tried to put up as many roadblocks as they can to prevent the voters of Missouri from… Login to continue reading Login…
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Our opinion: School levy shift is worthy of support
The Independence School District is making a reasonable request of the voters next Tuesday. Passage of the ballot question should free money to raise pay… Login to continue reading Login…
Sam Rushay: Truman Library has many community connections
The Harry S. Truman Library maintains numerous connections with local people and groups. Its connections in Independence and Kansas City are wide, deep and long-standing,… Login to continue reading Login…
Letters: Independence school levy shift makes sense for good education
Marvin Sands, Independence To the editor: On Aug. 8, patrons of the Independence School District will be asked to go to their polling locations and… Login to continue reading Login…
Letters: A small but needed step away from nuclear Armageddon
Steve Kellogg, Independence, for the Independence Mo FCNL Advocacy Team To the editor: The release of “Oppenheimer” reminds us that we can pursue visions for… Login to continue reading Login…
Bob Buckley: Love and support help more than condemnation
I hope you were offended last week when Marjorie Taylor Greene, the congresswoman from Georgia, on the floor of the United States Congress showed pictures… Login to continue reading Login…
The lessons of the great flood of 1993 are still with us
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent In the predawn hours of July 29, 1993, I sat with Earl Buck outside his New Franklin mobile home as… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Garten: We the voters deserve better options
The form and substance of presidential politics disappoints me, and the apparent likelihood of Trump v. Biden II in the next election disenchants. We’re talking… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: An idea for local bus service improvement
Another plan for apartments is on the table in Independence and awaiting the city’s approval. It brings up an opportunity to think about city services… Login to continue reading Login…
Jeff Fox: Good books can make a big difference
I’m no genius, but I have my moments. I had a problem, so I went to the bookstore. There are fewer of those than there… Login to continue reading Login…