War on science and Americans

“Education clearly has not been at the top of his list of priorities to address directly, but he has been very supportive of all...

Travels with Kirk

We had planned a small road trip, when our daughter could keep an eye on the place, her 87-year-old grandmother, and Grandma’s 87-year old...

Wolftoon

Wolftoon

Wow. Just wow.

Editor, My compliments to the staff of the Independent for a fabulous newspaper! I was particularly enthralled by the July 10 edition that grabbed my...

A button down city we’re not

Editor, I would gladly trade Ms. Sloas’s polite porcine pets for the persistently yapping dogs that surround me in my neighborhood. Every few years Eureka goes...

It’s the best place, it’s the worst place

Every Saturday morning, my wife and I host an open jam session in Berryville Square during the Farmers’ Market. (The farmers arrive early; we...

Just Peace

“Hope is a garden Of seeds sown with tears, Planted with love Amidst present fears.” - Mattie Stepanek Mattie, a young peacemaker and poet, wrote about peace and hope....

Rooting for pot-bellied pigs

Editor, Historically, Eureka Springs has been viewed as divergent and tolerant, but things have changed. Some elected officers are now singling out homes that have...

This one feels good

Editor, Thank you for more than I can write. Outstanding newspaper. Mike Shah

Money really does help

Editor, I collected $469, dollars & change, in my little green bucket for the caged kids at the border. Thank you to all Eureka Springs...