A mural at Independence Square shows Independence's origins as a trail head for westward travel. The city of Independence, Missouri was famously the starting point for the Santa Fe, California and ...

The museum is located in Independence, Missouri, about 300 miles southwest of Cedar Rapids. We had toured it years ago but learned it had been updated during the COVID-19 closure.

The city of Independence launches online surveys to attract residents to its soon-to-be new and approved public parks.

AAA predicts 5% more people in Missouri will travel this holiday weekend than they did in 2021. In Illinois, it predicts 4% more people will travel than in 2021. Go here for more of KSDK's report.

They are your best advocate.” AAA predicts 5% more people in Missouri will travel this holiday weekend than they did in 2021. In Illinois, it predicts 4% more people will travel than in 2021.