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Independence sets free drop-off days, seeks volunteers for tornado cleanup
A tornado damaged homes and trees in Independence, Missouri on June 3, 2025. No injuries were reported. Cleanup efforts and volunteer opportunities are underway.
‘God calls whom God calls’: Church that traces back to Joseph Smith ordains its first female prophet-president
Stassi D. Cramm was ordained the prophet-president of Community of Christ (formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus ...
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Country's 'true independence' established on Ram temple consecration day: Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the date of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi", as the "true independence" of Bharat, which faced "parachakra" (enemy ...
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls Ram Temple consecration 'true independence of Bharat'
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya Bharat’s true independence. The grand ceremony was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2024. Bhagwat ...
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India Gained "True Independence" On Ram Temple Consecration Day: RSS Chief
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the date of consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi" as the "true independence" of Bharat, which faced "parachakra ...
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Independence woman regains sight after first-of-its-kind surgery in Missouri
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - An Independence woman ... “Because this is a newer technology, six years old, there’s a lot of lack of insurance backing for this, which in my opinion is inappropria ...
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Independence attracted more teachers thanks to 4-day school week. A Missouri law could end it
The Independence School District transitioned to a four-day week with the hope to attract and retain more teachers. Applications skyrocketed after it made the switch, but a new Missouri law may do ...
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Man dead, two hurt in early morning shooting in Lowell temple parking lot
THE PARKING LOT IS ALSO IN FRONT OF A HINDU TEMPLE. BUT POLICE SAY THE LOCATION HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS SHOOTING. BUT IT DID START EARLY. THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST AFTER SUNRISE THIS MORNING HERE ...
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‘There’s a lot of sadness’ — The Kirtland Temple sale through the eyes of a Community of Christ historian
I had invested a lot of my professional life ... What is the function of the Community of Christ’s temple in Independence, Mo.? The template for the Independence Temple is the Kirtland Temple ...
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LDS Church buys the Kirtland Temple, historic Nauvoo buildings and artifacts for $192M
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has bought a cherished piece of its history: the Kirtland Temple ... from the Independence, Mo.-based Community of Christ. The two churches ...
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Police officer, court employee shot, killed serving an eviction notice in Independence, Missouri
INDEPENDENCE, Mo — A court employee and a police officer ... and farmland with a smattering of houses on large, multi-acre lots. A church was mixed in among the houses. Independence is a suburb ...