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Phillip (Phil) B. Roberts recently expressed his appreciation for what his higher education experiences have meant to him.

Although longtime Independence resident Phillip (Phil) B. Roberts only briefly attended the University of Central Missouri, he has never forgotten the impact the institution had on his life. He recently expressed his appreciation for what his higher education experiences have meant to him, and his desire to help students, through a $1 million gift to the UCM Alumni Foundation.

Jun. 12—In her speech to classmates Friday morning, Independence School senior Makayla Casper said the Class of 2021 was about to experience the first day of the rest of their lives. "This is not just another average day," she said. "Because after today, we begin a full new chapter of our lives. So much is about to change, no matter which path you have decided or will decide to follow. We have ...

By Travis Cleven Apr 13, 2021 4:04 AM The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded $6,898 to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up to $500 as part of the Ag in the Classroom’s matching grant program to support a project, provided they have a source of matching funds. 2021 Recipients: Bonduel Agriculture Department and FFA, Bonduel – Bonduel Chicken Coop: $500 The chicken coop will be used to raise broiler chickens in order that middle school students can see firsthand how an...

The Examiner I begin with the recognition that I received a good education from the Independence School District. I was a lazy student, opting out of the difficult math courses after struggling to pass geometry. I finished near the top of my class, but only because they did not have weighted classes in 1971. I had many excellent teachers during my 13 years in the district, but I fear the curriculum was deficient in some respects. Several of my friends and I were recently lamenting our history lessons in school. Eight of us, all lawyers, regularly share observations on recent events. We agree ...