Letter: Unbecoming conduct by Independence council members who walked out
Letter: Vote yes for more resources for Independence police
 Phil Hanson: Community foundation grants keep pace with changing needs
Phil Hanson 
Our opinion: Welcome improvements in the works for the Square
 Doyle McManus: Climate is warming, but world leaders have a chance to fix that
Doyle McManus 
Letter: Restaurant staff have an obligation to help keep diners safe
Independence facing challenges ahead
Brent Schondelmeyer 
 Jeff Fox: Doing the homework makes a difference
Jeff Fox 
Our opinion: Kevin Strickland deserves justice from the state of Missouri
Letter: All are precious in the eyes of God
Letter: Independence council caved on mask mandate
 Sam Rushay: Famous visitors to the Truman Library through the years
Sam Rushay 
Other voices: Texas and Missouri schemes to monetize extremism must not stand
 Phil Hanson: Americans dig deeper to help their neighbors
Phil Hanson 
 Jeff Fox: Hold on to the brief, sweet moments
Jeff Fox 
 Sharon Randall: Summers free of care, summers with troubles
Sharon Randall 
Letter: Bipartisanship? Not for this spending spree
Letter: More foot-dragging by the state on Medicaid
Our opinion: Lessons of history, near at hand and always valuable
 Jeff Fox: The crack of the bat still rings sweetly
Jeff Fox 
Our opinion: Stepped-up efforts to address the pandemic
Letter: People before politics – it's time to mask up
Other voices: Colin Powell, soldier and sober voice of moderation
 Sharon Randall: Fancy or plain, celebrations matter
Sharon Randall 
Letter: Send a message: Those perpetuating the big lie must go
A yes on Question 2 helps Independence keep police officers
We Support Pets and Police Campaign Committee 
Letter: Thank you to community for police support
Our opinion: Congress needs changes, needs to scrap some bad habits
Phill Brooks: A Missouri newspaper did the right thing, and the governor calls that a crime
Phill Brooks