Independence Bulletin Journal

09/10/2025

October 21 is National Reptile Day! To celebrate, Buchanan County Conservation Board is hosting its first K-12 and adult art contest. Students and adults may submit their original artwork depicting an Iowa native reptile anytime from September 8 — O…

October 21 is National Reptile Day! To celebrate, Buchanan County Conservation Board is hosting its first K-12 and adult art contest. Students and adults may submit their original artwork depicting

09/10/2025

INDEPENDENCE – The Buchanan County Treasurer, Gina Mether, would like to remind tax payers that the 2024 property taxes are now due for the first half. The last day to pay the 2024 property taxes without penalty is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. We wi…

INDEPENDENCE – The Buchanan County Treasurer, Gina Mether, would like to remind tax payers that the 2024 property taxes are now due for the first half. The last day to

09/10/2025

INDEPENDENCE – The Independence Farmer’s Market continues to be alive with music, food, and special events.

09/10/2025

INDEPENDENCE – Buchanan County Democrats organized another peaceful protest for Labor Day at the Buchanan County Veteran Memorial at the Court House.

09/10/2025

INDEPENDENCE – On September 3 Independence native Daniel Eschen was administered the Oath of Office to become a Patrol Officer for the City of Independence.

09/10/2025

INDEPENDENCE – Tuesday afternoon US Marshals attempted to serve a warrant for the arrest of Robert L. Dettbarn for a parole violation.

09/06/2025

INDEPENDENCE – On Tuesday, September 9 from 6 to 7 p.m., Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) memory loss and palliative care specialist, Joni Henderson, ARNP will provide a free seminar in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library as a …

INDEPENDENCE – On Tuesday, September 9 from 6 to 7 p.m., Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) memory loss and palliative care specialist, Joni Henderson, ARNP will provide a free seminar

09/06/2025

BRANDON – This summer Ron and Barbara Boyer spotted an awesome sight across the fields just north of Brandon.

09/06/2025

INDEPENDENCE – The Steve Brown Art Center (SBAC) is sponsoring John Casey of Waterloo as the Artist in Residence for the month of September at Em’s Coffee, 324 First Street East.

INDEPENDENCE – The Steve Brown Art Center (SBAC) is sponsoring John Casey of Waterloo as the Artist in Residence for the month of September at Em’s Coffee, 324 First Street

09/06/2025

INDEPENDENCE – Buchanan County Republicans welcomed Gubernatorial candidate Brad Sherman and his wife, Carole, to their August 28 meeting.

09/06/2025

JESUP – St. Athanasius School started the school year with four new educators.