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Thursday, October 18, 2018

IDR present at MAGA rally

President Donald Trump held a Make America Great Again rally in Topeka to endorse two Republican candidates in the 2018 midterm elections. The Independence Daily Reporter was on scene to bring readers full coverage of the event. Trump said he was thrilled to be joined by the Republican candidates running for various positions in this year’s midterms, Secretary of State and GOP gubernatorial candidate, Kris Kobach and GOP 2nd district congressional candidate Steve Watkins.
CRMC presents at First Friday

First Friday for the month of October took place Friday morning in the Civic Center. The Chamber of Commerce event was sponsored by 2B Smokin’ BBQ food truck. The owners, Barb and Barry Beurskens, gave a brief history of their venture, recalling an anecdote of entering a barbecue competition of 65 teams and placing 64th.
More than just lace and bows: Event rental business brings party decor options to Indy

While shopping for her own wedding, Adrienne Sanborn (soon to be Frazier) realized many of the costs associated with event planning are outrageous and she really wanted to change that … hence Something Borrowed Event Rentals and Customizations.
Zoolloween : A good time for all, a little assistance for the zoo

Supporting projects at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo and participating in trick or treating for goodies … that is what Zoolloween is all about. Park and Zoo Director Barb Beurskens said the 5th annual Zoolloween will be Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Aside from trick or treating, the $2 entry fee will offer Zoolloween activities including face painting, Spooky Bowling, Witch Hat Ring Toss, Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss, a photo booth, a maze, Plinko and concessions; children under 2 years of age are admitted free of charge.
It was a fabulous Monday for a ribbon cutting ceremony: Fab Lab ICC cuts ribbon on expansion building

Monday was a fabulous day at Fab Lab ICC as the ribbon was officially cut on the newly constructed expansion building located on the campus of Independence Community College. Surrounded by contributors, ICC staff, Independence Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors and townspeople, Fab Lab ICC Director Jim Correll took control of the large-sized scissors to make the opening of the newest addition official. The event began with ICC President Dan Barwick making a few comments.
IPL rocks the block with annual event: “Banning Books Silences Stories”

Nothing like rocking the block with the Independence Public Library on a beautiful Thursday evening, which is exactly what about 50 to 75 local residents did! The library hosted the 3rd annual Rock the Block: I’m with the Banned celebration, which is a community event that coincides with Banned Book Week, Sept. 23 to 29.
SmartAsset: ICC named in top 25 for Best Community Colleges in America

The academic accolades continue to roll in for Independence Community College (ICC) as they were recently named as in the top 25 for Best Community Colleges in America, 2018 by SmartAsset, a web-based financial advisory company.
Magna Carta display to be held in Judicial Center

A traveling display exhibit of the Magna Carta will be stopping at the Judicial Center soon. For the month of October Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Chief Judge F. William Cullins will host the local display on the history of the 13th century document that set the United States on the course for democracy and had great influence on the development of laws.

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News

IDR present at MAGA rally

10/10/2018

President Donald Trump held a Make America Great Again rally in Topeka to endorse two Republican candidates in the 2018 midterm elections. The Independence Daily Reporter was on scene to bring readers full coverage of the event. Trump said he was thrilled to be joined by the Republican candidates running for various positions in this year’s midterms, Secretary of State and GOP gubernatorial candidate, Kris Kobach and GOP 2nd district congressional candidate Steve Watkins.

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CRMC presents at First Friday

10/6/2018

First Friday for the month of October took place Friday morning in the Civic Center. The Chamber of Commerce event was sponsored by 2B Smokin’ BBQ food truck. The owners, Barb and Barry Beurskens, gave a brief history of their venture, recalling an anecdote of entering a barbecue competition of 65 teams and placing 64th.

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More than just lace and bows: Event rental business brings party decor options to Indy

10/5/2018

While shopping for her own wedding, Adrienne Sanborn (soon to be Frazier) realized many of the costs associated with event planning are outrageous and she really wanted to change that … hence Something Borrowed Event Rentals and Customizations.

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Sports

Pirates drop second straight in loos to Garden City at home

9/18/2018

In a game that turned out to be a slugfest during the contest and nearly turned into a literal brawl after the final horn, the ICC Pirates lost at home to Garden City on Saturday, September 15.

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Lady ‘Dogs cross country earns first at Girard, boys take fourth

9/8/2018

Making the trip to Girard on Thursday, September 6, the IHS cross country team had a big day with the boys taking fourth overall and the girls taking the title. As was so often the case in 2017, twin sisters Renee and Leann Trout led the way for the Lady Bulldogs.

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Lady Bulldogs open season 3-0

9/1/2018

After a phenomenal 2017 season, the Independence High School Lady Bulldogs are back on the court and looking to earn a trip to the State Tournament with a talented roster that returns a strong core of seniors and juniors.

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PHOTOS & VIDEOS

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ICC football team rides the Freak Out at Neewollah

Flatland Model T Fords

ICC Loves Indy Continues 5/28/17

Sheriff's Office New Targets 5/27/17

IHS Bulldogs Celebrate 5/16/18

IHS Bulldogs mob the mound after out number three of their 7-4 win against Chanute on Monday in the Championship Game of Regionals #bulldogs #statebound