EVENTS IN INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI

 EVENTS IN INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI

Dear Friends and Saints, 

There are some pretty important events coming up in Independence in the next weeks and months that may have immediate as well as long term impact on Independence. You may already know about some of these things, so this email is just for information.

If you do not live in Independence, this may not affect you. 

Feel free to forward and share as you desire.

1.  AI Data Center. You can do your own research on this to get details. This center is to be built basically at or near the area of 23rd St (Hyw 78) and Little Blue Parkway. It is in the general area of the power plant at 21500 E. Truman Road.

A meeting is being held at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 603 N. Jennings, Independence, MO on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Jennings is at the intersection of Jennings and Hy24 which is east of 291 Hyw. It is the intersection where the El Volcan Mexican restaurant is located. Two City Council members are supposed to be present.

2. City Election for Mayor, City Council and Independence School District Board of Education.

April 7, 2026.

Other items regarding the Data Center will likely be discussed at the meeting this Tuesday.

As citizens and Saints, we all need to be more knowledgeable regarding things going on in the community and school district.

Thanks and God bless

Paul Gage