If You Were on the Council, How Would You Vote? A Fictional Exercise in Governing.

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 25, 2026 Article 2633

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - No One Was Trying to "Reimagine" Independence

A commentary from Leigh Phillips, Editor of The Independence Standard Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 24, 2026 | 2602 Audio

Nearly Two Decades of City Records Disappeared From Public Search. Here’s What Happened.

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 22, 2026 Article 2632

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - The One Thing You Can't Build

A commentary from Leigh Phillips, Editor of The Independence Standard Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 19, 2026 | 2601 Audio

They Didn't Just Move City Hall. They Moved a Reason to Experience an Authentic Downtown.

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 17, 2026 Article 2631

Three Numbers Tell the Recent Story of Independence’s Historic Properties

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 7, 2026 Article 2630

Voices of Independence: Team Jesus (Part 2) -- Love in Motion

By Cheri Battrick | August 6, 2026

Where Does the Marijuana Tax Go? A Closer Look at Police Spending in Independence

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | July 29, 2026Article 2629

What Most People Don't See in PD Sales Tax Spending

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | July 27, 2026Article 2628

The Song That Still Stands

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | July 4, 2026Article 2627