Independence Police Investigating Weekend Vandalism SpreeAccording to authorities, several downtown businesses had doors and windows smashed.Elwin Huffman
Booster Club Treasure Now Sentenced for Stealing FundsBooster club treasurer now sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars from the organization. Roger King
Charges Filed In Water Tower Vandalism CaseThe mystery of who painted a love message on an Independence water tower has apparently been solved.Elwin Huffman
Pizza Hut Permanently Closes Several Iowa RestaurantsThe company shutdown 15 locations across the state Tuesday, including six within a short driving distance of Waterloo-Cedar Falls.Elwin Huffman
Fire Damages Independence HomeThree people and a dog escaped the two-story house uninjured Sunday afternoon.Elwin Huffman
Woman Arrested For Alleged Relationship With Independence StudentThe woman is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor by a school employee.Elwin Huffman
Soifer Family McDonald's Donates $10,000 For Independence FireworLet the celebration begin!Tiffany Kay
Eight Charged In Black Hawk County Burglary RingEight people are facing charges connected to a string of recent burglaries in rural Black Hawk County.Elwin Huffman
Heavy Rainfall Produces Flash Flooding In Cedar ValleyHeavy rain reportedly has inundated several rural roads in Black Hawk, Bremer and Buchanan Counties.Elwin Huffman
Celebrate Indee Festival And Annual 4th of July Parade CanceledAnother summer event is off the calendar.Johnny Marks