The money raised from the levy would be used to cover projected budget shortfalls to fund the library, parks and museum.

The operating levy to pay for the library, parks and museum in Independence is failing by a significant 3-2 margin in the initial election returns Tuesday night. Property owners would be assessed ...

The district covers the cities of Independence and Monmouth, large swaths of rural Polk County and a small amount of Marion County. The 30-year bond would raise property taxes to $3.75 per $1,000 ...

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to support their independence. Still, finding reliable local connections isn’t always easy. And nonfamily helpers may not be ...