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🌱 What Independence neighbors are doing to challenge the $150B data center
Independence, Missouri Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Independence! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Independence neighbors are doing to challenge the $150B data center
- Can the Mavericks defend home ice in Independence against the Everblades?
- How a nearby church hub could support Independence-area kids and families
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
- Monday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Neighbors fear change to Independence zoning law clears way for more data centers (kansascity.com) — A massive $150 billion AI data center rising in northeast Independence has neighbors alarmed about a 2024 zoning change that fast-tracks such projects and could invite more. Residents near Bly and Bundschu Roads are organizing, hiring attorneys, and urging the City Council to pause new data center approvals and revisit how industrial land is regulated citywide. 
2. Kelly Cup Finals: Mavericks stand in Everblades' way for four in five (naplesnews.com) — The Kelly Cup Finals open in Independence as the Kansas City Mavericks host the Florida Everblades in a rematch of the 2024 championship series. Florida brings a core of Cup-tested veterans, while the record-setting Mavericks aim to spoil the Everblades’ bid for a fourth title in five years in front of local fans.
3. Wraparound resource hub planned at church bordering KCMO, Raytown, Independence (kshb.com) — A church facility at the border of Independence, Kansas City, and Raytown is being transformed into a wraparound resource hub offering child care, food support, and youth mentoring. Local faith and nonprofit leaders hope the renovated Hobbs Hall will fill service gaps for nearby families, especially young people, once construction is complete.
4. Heading to World Cup, FIFA Fan Fest? ConnectKC26 bus service providing ride to games (ksn.com) — World Cup visitors and locals can catch special ConnectKC26 buses from Independence Center and Independence Square directly to the FIFA Fan Festival and Arrowhead Stadium matches starting June 11. The system offers park-and-ride options, daily and tournament passes, and late-night service, giving Independence residents an easier way to reach games, fan events, and even Royals matchups without worrying about parking.
5. The federal government is getting into AI data centres. It should expect controversies (leaderpost.com) — A Canadian-focused explainer on AI data centers briefly spotlights Independence, where two city council members who backed tax breaks for a proposed AI facility were voted out in a recent election. The piece outlines how similar controversies over energy use, water demands, and tax incentives are emerging across North America as federal governments push for more AI infrastructure and data sovereignty.
📸 Around Independence
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Food Truck Festival →
Independence Center, 18801 East 39th St S, Independence
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Sunday Worship Services
Independence Chamber-Commerce 17902 North Whitney Road, Independence, MO 64058
9:45 am -
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Independence Chamber-Commerce Chamber Boardroom 210 W Truman Rd Independence MO 64050
9:00 am -
ISD Board of Education monthly meeting →
Independence School District 201 N Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
6:00 pm -
Board Meeting
Independence Chamber-Commerce Independence Chamber 210 W Truman Rd Independence, MO 64050
8:00 am -
Ribbon Cutting & Celebration - HTeaO
Independence Chamber-Commerce HTeaO 1404 East 23rd Street South Independence, MO 64055
12:00 pm -
Open House & Ribbon Cutting for Prime Title & Escrow, LLC
Independence Chamber-Commerce Prime Title and Escrow, LLC 3737 S Elizabeth St. Independence, MO 64057
2:00 pm -
Fun Fridays Networking Event →
Independence Chamber-Commerce The Niche Space 3620 Arrowhead Ave Independence, MO 64057
8:30 am
Sunday June 7
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sunday Worship Services
Independence Chamber-Commerce 17902 North Whitney Road, Independence, MO 64058
9:45 am -
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Independence Chamber-Commerce Chamber Boardroom 210 W Truman Rd Independence MO 64050
9:00 am -
Board of Education Meeting
Fort Osage R-i Independence, MO 64058
7:00 pm -
Board Meeting
Independence Chamber-Commerce Independence Chamber 210 W Truman Rd Independence, MO 64050
8:00 am
Sunday June 7
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The vets are the best.
We have gone there for 50 years with our pets. I was in my 20s when we moved to Independence and got our first dog. Our son was 3 or 4. He is now 55… (Nextdoor Six Mile Church Rd) - My sweet boy Merlin has gone missing.
He ran out the door around 3:30 this morning near Center Point Hospital. If you see him or have him, could you let me know? He’s a wonderful cat and… (Nextdoor East 39th)
- McKeever Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Independence. Apply here.
- Pacsun - Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager - Independence Center - 313 in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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