Planning to vote before Election Day?

A satellite voting site will be available this Thursday, October 15, from 12:30–6:30 p.m. at the Buchanan County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

A satellite voting station provides an additional location where eligible voters can cast an ...Read moreabsentee ballot in person. Iowa also allows in-person absentee voting at county auditors’ offices beginning October 14.

Mark your calendar now so you have time to make a voting plan.

For official voting information, visit the Iowa Secretary of State resources: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections-voting

We tried a new menu entree at West Elementary and the Jr/Sr High yesterday. Stuffed pasta shells, Romaine lettuce, Celery, Fresh Honey dew, Cherry Gel, and garlic bread.

The kids really seemed to enjoy it!

Tonight Independence Football travels to Benton Community for a Class 3A District 2 football game. The freshman game starts at 5:00 with the varsity to follow at 7:30. If you cannot make the game you can stream it here:

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There are several opportunities in the coming weeks to learn more about Mission 2030 and prepare for the November 3 election.

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming Bond Information Session to review the proposed projects, tax information and timeline and ask questions.
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Eligible voters also have several options for voting before Election Day.

Save this post as a reference, and visit indeek12.org/mission-2030/ for project information, tax information and additional resources.

For official voting information, use the Iowa Secretary of State’s voter resources.

Save the Date: 8th Grade Parent Night.

We invite all parents with their student(s) to join us on February 3rd, 2026 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Independence Jr/Sr High School Auditorium. We will be talking about course registration and Freshman year. More information to come as we get closer.

Join our team! Please see the following image with this post and go to this website to apply today!

https://www.indeek12.org/district/employment/

Tonight: learn more about the facilities plan and November 3 bond referendum.

Join us Thursday, October 8, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the West Elementary Cafeteria to review the proposal and ask questions. All community members are welcome.

Project information: ...Read morehttps://www.indeek12.org/mission-2030/

When technology is down, learning doesn’t stop!

Sometimes that means trading laptops for paper and pencil, and eBooks for a good old-fashioned book.

Our Mustangs learn that being successful isn’t about having the perfect tools—it’s about being willing to adapt, be ...Read moreflexible, and keep moving forward.

Technology may change the way we learn, but curiosity, perseverance, and a willingness to learn are skills that will always matter.

Mustangs are on a mission to learn, no matter what! 🐴

#mustangsonamission #MustangMoments #MustangPride

Special Event: Grandparents’ Breakfast

📅 October 14
⏰ 6:45–7:45 AM

Enjoy a donut while you shop the Book Fair early with your grandchild! 🍩📚

Grandparents, please preregister here:
https://forms.gle/hsjSDDHEhhmKCZZQ9