Decorating a home for holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were planning to decorate their home or yard for Halloween in 2023.

Frank Stark will be turning 90 years young on October 29! Please help Frank celebrate this special milestone with a card or birthday wish sent to: 1017 West Main Street, Independence, KS 67301..

After the mortgage, utility costs, including electricity, likely make up one of the most significant portions of monthly budgets for the typical American household. In fact, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average residential electric bill in the United States is $143.

Marion County Record co-owner Joan Meyer leaned into her walker and stood up to at least six law enforcement personnel executing a search warrant in her living room during a bizarre series of legally questionable raids of her residence, the newspaper’s office and a city council member’s home.

Following tradition, the USD 446 School District held their annual Back to School Bash Thursday evening at the Riverside Park oval. Thanks to the USD 446 Education Foundation, District staff and various other entities, the kids that attended were treated to Bulldog Bag dinners, fun outdoor games and they got to get up close and personal to check out some of Independence’s emergency vehicles. The crowd was also treated to performances by the IHS Cheerleading squad, the IHS Diamond Dogs dance team, Summer Spirit Camp participants and the IHS Marching Bulldog Band.

Sometimes living a healthy lifestyle can feel like an impossible task when combined with all your other responsibilities like working a full-time job, taking care of family and friends or spending time in the gym. Add dealing with an underlying health condition and it may seem almost overwhelming.

Everyone benefits when older adults remain engaged, independent and included. Instead of letting age define their circumstances, older Americans are embracing change, pushing boundaries and transforming their communities through creativity, commitment and service.

Few foods may be as versatile as chicken. There is seemingly no end to the ways to cook and serve chicken, which is even an integral component in soups used to combat the common cold.

With summer winding down and school right around the corner for a lot of kiddos in the area, the Independence Daily Reporter took to social media to see what kind of fun our readers and their families got up to this summer, and our readers did not disappoint!

(BPT) — Technology can make life convenient, especially with mobile phones that help us stay connected on-the-go. Unfortunately, today’s scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more difficult to spot suspicious emails, calls or texts. But the good news is there are ways to identify the red flags of a potential scam if you know what to look for and understand the right steps to take - or not to take - when you suspect you’re being scammed.