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INDEPENDNECE – The Independence High School band got new uniforms in 1957 and have been replaced several times since then. The Buchanan County Historical Society has one uniform from each era.
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Our box culvert and removals are coming along well. As of now we opened the north new box culvert and closed the south box culvert located east/south of Michel Avenue. Michel Avenue will be op…
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INDEPENDENCE – Happenings with the Independence Parks & Recreation Department (IPRD) for July.
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INDEPENDENCE – In the year 1953 a young man, Bob Hertzberg, joined the US Army and proudly served his country from 1953 – 1955.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) recently introduced the “Specialist Fourth Class Keith Smith Glioblastoma Parity…
Foodborne illnesses tend to increase during the summer months because bacteria multiply faster when it’s warm. People also cook outside, away from refrigerators, thermometers, and sinks more o…
On Monday, June 30, 2025, forty-nine-year-old Jason Michael Jackson was transferred to the Buchanan County Jail on nationwide warrants for Sexual Abuse – 2nd Degree and Lascivious Conduct with…
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced that after a nationwide search, Bailey Kelley will take on the role of Director of Elections. Kelley has been on staff with the I…
Every Fourth of July, the sky erupts with color over the waters of the Wapsipinicon River here in Independence, Iowa. As they boom, sizzle, and sparkle across the night sky, we point and cheer…
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INDEPENDENCE – Iowa P.E.O.s are extremely proud of our status as the Birthplace of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. It was founded by seven young women students on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University…
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JESUP – After the Children’s Parade on Thursday, June 19, the Prince and Princess Contest was held in the pavilion of Land of Corn Park. There were so many contestants entered groups had to be…
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DES MOINES – Iowa’s new hands-free driving law prohibiting hand-held device usage while driving went into effect on July 1, 2025, with an initial warning period through December 31, 2025. Law …
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INDEPENDENCE – From cards to magic, stories to songs, and inventions to laughter, the Summer Reading Program invites all to join the fun and make memories! Did you know you can still register …
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JESUP – Area families, businesses, and organizations had fun with the 75th annual Jesup Farmers Day theme “Getting’ Piggy†this year.
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INDEPENDENCE – The Independence Day Parade theme for 2025 is “Red, White, & Rock — Nothing But a Good Time!†The party starts Thursday, July 3 at Riverwalk Park.
WATERLOO — Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Junior Ranger Program, an engaging and educational initiative designed to inspire y…
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INDEPENDENCE – The Independence Community School District is pleased to announce that Kim Hansen has been named a recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Award for her exceptional dedication and…
INDEPENDENCE – Residents with green Waste Management bins are asked to have all containers be placed out by the curb on Monday, June 30 for Waste Management staff to collect them. Anything tha…
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JESUP – Jesup Farmers Day kicked off with the Children’s Parade on Thursday, June 19. More photos on page 11.
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INDEPENDENCE – In mid May the Independence Parks and Recreation Department (IPRD) discovered and filed a police report regarding vandalism in the bathrooms at Riverwalk Park Band Shell.
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WINTHROP – The Winthrop Days Parade, produced by the Winthrop C & C Club and a host of volunteers, was held Saturday, June 14 from the school through downtown on Madison Street to the Park.
