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Friday, September 21, 2018

Something brewing

The BREW WORKS FOR ME- 223 W. Main will house not one but two new business ventures in Independence. Morrison Builders, Inc has decided to purchase and renovate the building. In the basement the sweet, sweet brew of beer will be manufactured and the rest will be converted into loft apartments. Downtown Independence will be hoppin’. Ellie Davis. | Staff photo
IPD releases names of suspects in shooting report

The Independence Police Department named two of the suspects in the shooting report in the 700 block of E. Main where a victim reported three subjects kicked in a front door and fired shots into the home.
Interest in IHS ag program on the rise

It may only be the third year of the newest agriculture program at Independence High School but with all the excitement and involvement there has been, it's like the program has always been in place. Ag instructor MaKayla LaRue said the program is in it's third year as two years ago it began as a part-time program with three classes in the afternoon and the beginning of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.
Saying goodbye to Durham. Indy school district to take over transportation services

With the last year nearing on the five-year contract with Durham School Services, the USD 446 Board of Education, with input from school administration, made the decision in August to formally end the contract to provide the district's transportation services.
City celebrates 100th anniversary of Shelter House

Friday, Sept.14 at 6 p.m., the city will celebrate a milestone achievement for the AC Stich shelter house in Riverside Park. “Everyone is encouraged to come to the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the shelter house.
Independence Police Department Offers Self-Defense Class

Reservations are now open for a free self-defense class to be held Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until noon, at the Christian Karate Academy, located at 136 W. Oak St. in Independence. Sponsored by the Independence Police Department, the goal of the class is for participants to walk away with the confidence to apply skills to escape or use force enough to stop an attack.
Local small business receives Award of Merit

Local small business Magnolia Scents by Design was recently awarded the 2018 Business Appreciation Month Award of Merit from the Kansas Department of Commerce. Magnolia was co-founded in March of 2008 by Brian Hight and Ryan McDiarmid.
First Friday offers guests a look to the future

The adventures are getting exciting in Independence and the monthly First Friday event highlighted several of those adventures, plus the event offered attendees a chance to see a special award presentation to Magnolia Scents by Design.

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News

Something brewing

9/20/2018

The BREW WORKS FOR ME- 223 W. Main will house not one but two new business ventures in Independence. Morrison Builders, Inc has decided to purchase and renovate the building. In the basement the sweet, sweet brew of beer will be manufactured and the rest will be converted into loft apartments. Downtown Independence will be hoppin’. Ellie Davis. | Staff photo

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IPD releases names of suspects in shooting report

9/19/2018

The Independence Police Department named two of the suspects in the shooting report in the 700 block of E. Main where a victim reported three subjects kicked in a front door and fired shots into the home.

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Interest in IHS ag program on the rise

9/18/2018

It may only be the third year of the newest agriculture program at Independence High School but with all the excitement and involvement there has been, it's like the program has always been in place. Ag instructor MaKayla LaRue said the program is in it's third year as two years ago it began as a part-time program with three classes in the afternoon and the beginning of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.

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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