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EJC on the move: NorthPoint project is started in Little Blue Valley
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Crews have spent the past few months grading land in the Little Blue Valley to start construction on Eastgate Commerce Center,… Login to continue reading Login…
EJC on the move: Truman Library hopes for increased attendance
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Even with limited days and hours for the first few months, 2022 was the first full year the Truman Presidential Library… Login to continue reading Login…
Rule to limit transgender care is blocked
By Summer Ballentine The Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a unique rule that would require adults and… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence envisions bigger Frontier Trails Museum
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net While the city of Independence has plans to repurpose the National Frontier Trails Museum building and has not announced a future… Login to continue reading Login…
EJC on the move: Federal money to pay for bike and walkway improvements
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Independence city leaders still have plans for the long-discussed Truman Connected and Square Streetscape infrastructure projects. With both projects, the city… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County officials still wrestling with jail plans
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County legislators continue to debate building a new jail, replacing the crowded facility downtown that has caused safety issues and… Login to continue reading Login…
EJC on the move: Improvements to U.S. 24 in Independence
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A federal grant awarded last year will go toward planning U.S. 24 as enhanced transit route that stretches between northern Independence… Login to continue reading Login…
Diane Mack:What is the key to true happiness?
I have a grandson who recently left for a two year mission in Canada. His name is Dallin. Dallin decided when he was young that… Login to continue reading Login…
First responders honored for their exceptional efforts
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The irony of emergency first responders’ work, Cody Raithel said, is that the community and the first responders themselves often see… Login to continue reading Login…