City of Independence issues statement following incident on June 17 at Bingham-Waggoner Estate
City of Independence issues statement following incident on June 17 at Bingham-Waggoner Estate INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The City of Independence released the following statement in regards to the carjacking event which occurred on June 17 at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. “The City of Independence is committed to the safety of our volunteers and staff. Last night a member of our Parks|Recreation|Tourism team was the victim of an assault and carjacking at the Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Our immediate
City of Independence, Jackson County prepare for transition at Jackson County Regional Animal Shelte
City of Independence, Jackson County prepare for transition at Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Today, June 3, the City of Independence, Jackson County and Great Plains SPCA announce a finalized agreement has been approved for the Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter. On Monday, May 13, City of Independence Council members approved a proposed agreement with Jackson County in which the City would begin operations of the Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter in July 2019. The
Harry S Truman Public Service Award ceremony to take place June 1
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The City of Independence announced today the Harry S Truman Public Service Award ceremony will take place on Sat., June 1, at 10 a.m. in the auditorium of the Truman Memorial Building. Doug McCain, son of Sen. John McCain, will be accepting the posthumous award honoring his father. As announced in April, Sen. McCain is the 45th recipient of this National Honor and will join the elite list of honorees which includes: former presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton; World War
Caregivers and family of veterans encouraged to attend Weight of Honor Showing and resource night in
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The City of Independence in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Caregivers on the Homefront are proud to provide a special viewing of The Weight of Honor. This film highlights the unique struggles the caregivers and families of veterans face long after their loved one comes home. The film will be aired for free at the Pharaoh Cinema 4, 114 W. Maple Ave., at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance of the event at
Palmer Center Activities and Events for June 2019
Palmer Center Activities and Events for June 2019 INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec. Programs offered in June include: KANSAS CITY ZOO TRIP – Fri., June 7, at 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Price $8. Deadline to register May 31.Home to more than 1,300
St. Mary’s Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
St. Mary’s Medical Center Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade (Blue Springs, MO May 17, 2019) – St. Mary’s Medical Center has been awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes St. Mary’s Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. This is the fourth ‘A’ in a row for St. Mary’s. The hospital is one of seven in the Kansas City metro to receive
