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Latest Episodes:

Meet Lisa Reynolds Sep 01, 2024

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Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by long time city staffer and newly appointed Assistant City Manager Lisa Reynolds. Among the topics will be the use of GO bond funds for public works projects such as streets and bridges.

Deep Fried Gummy Bears Aug 25, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Amy Knipp who is the coordinator of the SantaCaliGon Festival which is coming up over the Labor Day weekend.

Pawsitively Moving in the Right Direction Aug 18, 2024

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This week, Dan and Laurie Dean are joined by Christina Heinen who is the Health Department Director with the City of Independence. She talks about her roles and responsiblities within her department and how the GO bond will be used to help support the Independence Animal Shelter.

Welcome to Wally's World Aug 11, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Gerry Winship, the Executive Director of the Noland Road Community Improvement District. Gerry will talk about the purpose of their organization and the plans for Wally's Travel Center at the Noland Road and I-70 intersection.

Redneck or Woke? Aug 04, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan discuss the state of affairs in the country and how division is changing how we deal with conflict and differences of opinions.

Over the Hill Jul 28, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are talking about the City Charter amendments which will be on the August ballot and are joined by Mark McDonald who served on the Charter Commission.

Economic Development is a Team Sport Jul 21, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Independence Chamber President Tom Lesnak who discusses the Economic Development Partnership and a recent update given to the Independence City Council.

Reshaping the Square Jul 14, 2024

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In this week's episode, Laurie Dean and Dan talk about the impact the proposed GO bond will have on the Independence Square.

Meet John Mayfield Jul 07, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by guest John Mayfield. John is a "Jack of all Trades" within Independence City Hall and he shares a little bit about his background and his role with the city.

The Future of our History Jun 30, 2024

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This week Laurie Dean and Dan discuss the latest update on the efforts to establish a new museum to honor the history of the trails.