INDEPENDENCE – Local citizen Alison Michels approached the Independence City Council to hold a raffle to raise funds to cleanup and repair headstones in Oakwood Cemetery.
John Klotzbach is a journalist based in Independence, Iowa. He writes for the Oelwein Publishing Co and his work has also appeared in the Atlantic News-Telegraph. John covers local news and events in the Independence area, including community celebrations, business updates, and visits from notable figures.