Fort Osage Child Safety Day is a Success

The first Fort Osage Child Safety Day was a community success about 400 people attending the event held at the Heisler/Burns Park in Buckner.

SHOUT Out for Independence

Independence will celebrate community pride - honoring its past and its future - through a soon to be launched campaign Shout Out Independence: A Celebration of Our Community.

Cinco De Mayo - Photos & Video

We would to thank the community for coming out to the Cinco De Mayo Celebration at McCoy Park in Independence. Over 500 people attended the free event.

Food pantries serves thousands in Fort Osage

A partnership with Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry, local churches, and Cler-Mont LINC Caring Communities has fed thousands of community members in Independence.

Independence to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Independence will hold a community Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 5th from 1-4 pm at McCoy Park. Those who attend will be able to enjoy fun family activities, free food, and live entertainment.

USDA undersecretary visits Elm Grove

Elm Grove Caring Communities in the Fort Osage School District was host to Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services for the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA).