Independence votes March 2 on a 90% tax abatement for Nebius’ proposed $151 billion data center. Here’s how the deal works and what residents think.
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Independence will vote on the 4-day school week. Other Missouri districts are watching closely
A new Missouri law requires certain school districts to get voter approval to start or continue the four-day week. The Independence School District, which is by far the state’s largest district on the shortened week, will put the issue before voters on Nov. 4.
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An Independence school is retooling an auditorium to take the load from overflowing classrooms
Fairmount Elementary School in Independence tore the shelves out of a storage closet, installed a smart television and a whiteboard — and started using the space for teaching. With enrollment booming, every room counts. “There is literally not a single space that is not being utilized,” Principal Nicholas Younts said. The school can’t squeeze an […]