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The Independence Standard

The Independence Standard provides clear, straightforward coverage of local issues, decisions, and leadership impacting Independence. Focused on transparency, accountability, and real understanding—not just headlines.

Leigh Phillips

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

The Song That Still Stands

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

Leigh Phillips, +1

Voices of Independence

Jul 2, 2026

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7 min read

Voices of Independence: Team Jesus (Part 1) -- Meeting the Beloveds

By Cheri Battrick | July 2, 2026

The Independence Standard

Jun 15, 2026

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6 min read

How a Recall Actually Works in Independence (And What Most People Miss)

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | June 15, 2026Article 2626

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Leigh Phillips

Jun 10, 2026

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8 min read

The Tradeoffs We Don't Say Out Loud. Maybe We Should.

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | June 9, 2026Article 2625

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Troy Anderson

Jun 2, 2026

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6 min read

A Hopeful Shift in the Room

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | June 2, 2026Article 2624

Leigh Phillips, +1

Voices of Independence

Jun 1, 2026

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5 min read

Voices of Independence: How Do We Know We Are Meant to Be Here?

By Cheri Battrick | June 1, 2026

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Cody Atkinson

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: What Monday’s Council Meeting Reveals About Independence’s Direction

May 30, 2026

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5 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: What Monday’s Council Meeting Reveals About Independence’s Direction

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 30, 2026Article 2623

Leigh Phillips, +1

Independence

May 28, 2026

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4 min read

More Than a Retreat

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 28, 2026Article 2622

Leigh Phillips, +1

Independence

May 27, 2026

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5 min read

A City Still Worth Recognizing

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 27, 2026Article 2621

Leigh Phillips, +1

May 21, 2026

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4 min read

How Independence Arrived Here

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 21, 2026Article 2620

Leigh Phillips, +1

District 1

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Courthouse Parking Concerns Reopen Debate Over Independence Square Redesign

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Courthouse Parking Concerns Reopen Debate Over Independence Square Redesign

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 19, 2026Article 2619

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Jennie Vaught

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🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Fashion Square Moves Into Financing Phase Monday Night

May 15, 2026

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7 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Fashion Square Moves Into Financing Phase Monday Night

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 15, 2026Article 2618

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Leigh Phillips

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

Where the Tax Fund Review Discussion Currently Stands

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 14, 2026Article 2617

Leigh Phillips, +1

Referral

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Dorman Requests Internal Audit of Multiple Independence Tax Funds

May 12, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Dorman Requests Internal Audit of Multiple Independence Tax Funds

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 12, 2026Article 2616

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Budget

May 8, 2026

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4 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Where Next Year Begins: Council to Review Proposed Budget May 11

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 8, 2026Article 2615

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Independence

May 7, 2026

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7 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: The Process the Public Can’t Easily Follow--Two Simple Questions

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 7, 2026Article 2614

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Independence

May 6, 2026

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6 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: The Vote You Can’t Find--Tracing the Process Behind Executive Sessions

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 6, 2026Article 2613

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Cody Atkinson

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Data Center Funding: Risk to Revenue—Before the Full Picture

May 5, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Data Center Funding: Risk to Revenue—Before the Full Picture

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 5, 2026Article 2612

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Voices of Independence

May 4, 2026

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6 min read

Voices of Independence: What Led Each of Us to Independence?

By Cheri Battrick | May 1, 2026

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City Reports

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: When the Full Picture Isn’t All in One Place

May 1, 2026

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11 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: When the Full Picture Isn’t All in One Place

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 1, 2026Article 2611

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Independence Police Department

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Police Staffing Gap Persists Despite Funded Positions

Apr 28, 2026

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9 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Police Staffing Gap Persists Despite Funded Positions

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | April 28, 2026Article 2610

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Noland Road TIF

Apr 24, 2026

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5 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Road TIF: Decision Made—or Questions Deferred?

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | April 24, 2026Article 2609

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Independence

Apr 23, 2026

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8 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: From Policy to Project-- Tracing the Timeline of Independence’s Data Center

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | April 23, 2026Article 2608

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District 1

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Infrastructure Plans Meet Reality: Residents Question Impact on Daily Life

Apr 22, 2026

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9 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Infrastructure Plans Meet Reality: Residents Question Impact on Daily Life

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | April 22, 2026Article 2607

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Kevin King, Mayor

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Council Remarks Draw Reaction as Leadership Transitions

Apr 21, 2026

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4 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Council Remarks Draw Reaction as Leadership Transitions

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | April 21, 2026Article 2606

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The Song That Still Stands

Voices of Independence: Team Jesus (Part 1) -- Meeting the Beloveds

How a Recall Actually Works in Independence (And What Most People Miss)

The Tradeoffs We Don't Say Out Loud. Maybe We Should.

A Hopeful Shift in the Room

Voices of Independence: How Do We Know We Are Meant to Be Here?

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: What Monday’s Council Meeting Reveals About Independence’s Direction

More Than a Retreat

A City Still Worth Recognizing

How Independence Arrived Here

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Courthouse Parking Concerns Reopen Debate Over Independence Square Redesign

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Fashion Square Moves Into Financing Phase Monday Night

Where the Tax Fund Review Discussion Currently Stands

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Dorman Requests Internal Audit of Multiple Independence Tax Funds

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Where Next Year Begins: Council to Review Proposed Budget May 11

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: The Process the Public Can’t Easily Follow--Two Simple Questions

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: The Vote You Can’t Find--Tracing the Process Behind Executive Sessions

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Data Center Funding: Risk to Revenue—Before the Full Picture

Voices of Independence: What Led Each of Us to Independence?

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: When the Full Picture Isn’t All in One Place

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Police Staffing Gap Persists Despite Funded Positions

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Road TIF: Decision Made—or Questions Deferred?

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: From Policy to Project-- Tracing the Timeline of Independence’s Data Center

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Infrastructure Plans Meet Reality: Residents Question Impact on Daily Life

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Council Remarks Draw Reaction as Leadership Transitions

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