Independence Bulletin Journal

11/13/2025

Three residents were injured and one died from related injuries following an early morning fire on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Axtell Manor in Independence.

Two residents were injured and one died from related injuries following an early morning fire on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Axtell Manor in Independence.

11/11/2025

The election results from Tuesday’s local elections were released late Tuesday night by the Buchanan County Auditor’s office.

11/11/2025

The Independence Food Pantry is well-stocked and ready for potential increased community need in light of uncertainty around SNAP benefits.

11/11/2025

During a walk-through of the Lee Mansion Victorian Gardens in the fall of 2024, it was obvious that certain areas needed attention.

During a walk-through of the Lee Mansion Victorian Gardens in the fall of 2024, it was obvious that certain areas needed attention. It was determined that the arbor would be

11/06/2025

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11/05/2025

Election results are in!
EMS levy has passed with 65% yes and 34% no.

School bond decision needed a supermajority and did not get it with 58% yes and 41% no.

Independence School Board:
At Large Winner: Jake Bass, 64%
Christine Tutwiler 21%
Melissa Appleby 13%

District 3:
Charlie McCardle 42%
Hilary Weber 38%
Charles Tutwiler 18%

District 2:
Jeremy Adams 62%
Ray Dostal 37%

All other races in attached photos!

11/03/2025

11/02/2025

Our local Independence Area Food Pantry is looking for a volunteer driver for food pickup at the local food stores. It's a once a week job, early morning. If you can help or have questions, please contact Jan at the pantry, 334-2451. Thanks!

11/01/2025

Charlie McCardle is making a run for what will be his third term serving on the Independence School Board.

11/01/2025

Independence food truck Indeelicious is highlighting the importance of the Independence Food Pantry during the month of November by donating a portion of their drink sales to the organization.

11/01/2025

Jim Carlin stopped by the Gedney Bakery in Independence to talk about his upcoming bid for U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.

11/01/2025

Colonel Charles Tutwiler and his wife, Christine, have been surrounded by a swirl of questions, controversy, and rumors during their campaign for school board.

Colonel Charles Tutwiler and his wife, Christine, have been surrounded by a swirl of questions, controversy, and rumors during their campaign for school board. From allegations of ulterior motives and