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City 7 presents more than 50 hours of programming each week as a public service to cable viewers within the City of Independence.  Programs below are in alphabetical order by title:


2008 State of the City Address
City 7 presents the 2008 State of the City Address, given by Mayor Don Reimal (pictured) on Wednesday, February 20.  Mayor Reimal highlighted the projects made possible by the citizens, civic groups, school districts, business community and government working together.  A production of the Independence Communications Division.  16 minutes.

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33rd Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
City 7 presents the 33rd Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Independence Mayor Don Reimal. Area community leaders gather each year to fellowship with each other and reflect on the holiday season. This year's one-hour program features a musical selection from I Land and speaker Clyde Ray Webber, Jr., Clerk of Court for Concordia Parish, Louisiana.  Webber's presentation is "A Visit to the Bone Yard," a humorous look at people's different personalities with an inspirational message mixed in.  A production of the Independence Communications Division.  Approximately one hour.

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American Veteran
The American Veteran reports stories of interest and value to veterans, their families and the public.  The Department of Veterans Affairs produces this 1/2-hour monthly program.  Closed captioned.
More information:  http://www.va.gov/opa/feature/amervet/index.asp

Next Showing:  6:00 p.m.  Sunday, July 20, 2008



Army Newswatch
Produced every two weeks, this program updates the viewer on news from the United States Army and its forces around the globe. A production of Soldiers Radio and Television. Closed captioned. 30 minutes.

Next Showing:  10:00 p.m.  Sunday, July 20, 2008



Capitol Dialogue
This monthly program engages the viewer in round-table discussion of events in Jefferson City with Missouri’s state legislators.  A production of Senate Communications.  30 minutes.



City Council
Council meetings and study sessions are shown LIVE from City Hall at 6 p.m. each Monday (except holidays and 5th Mondays).  Each session is also rebroadcast throughout the following week.  A production of the Independence Communications Division. Length varies (with six-hour tape playback limit).

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Independence City Council Web Site
View the Meeting Agenda
View the Study Session Agenda

Next Showing:  6:00 p.m.  Monday, July 21, 2008 - LIVE



CityView
Find out the latest programs and services from the City of Independence.  New episodes of this bi-monthly news program premier before each City Council meeting (6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month) and are shown prior to each subsequent Council, Planning Commission and Jackson County Legislature broadcast.  Approximately five to ten minutes in length.  A production of the Independence Communications Division

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Next Showing:  9:50 a.m.  Tuesday, July 22, 2008



Classic Arts Showcase
Classic Arts Showcase is designed to bring the classic arts experience into individual homes by providing video clips of the arts.  The spectrum of classic arts disciplines includes animation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera, orchestral, recital, solo instrumental. solo vocal, and theatrical performances, as well as classic film and archival documentaries.  Portions subtitled or closed captioned.  Length varies.
More information: ClassicArtsShowcase.org

Next Showing:  12:00 p.m.  Sunday, July 27, 2008



Community Education Programming
These programs are designed to educate citizens on a wide range of topics, from safety to the judicial system.  Programs and subjects vary weekly.  Productions of various organizations, compiled by the Independence Communications Division.  Portions closed-captioned.  Length varies from 20 to 45 minutes.

Next Showing:  8:00 a.m.  Sunday, July 20, 2008



Face Behind the File
"The Face Behind the File" highlights veterans' service to the nation.  Each 1/2-hour program focuses on two to three veterans and their individual stories with topics ranging from prisoners of war to nurses to the Triple Nickel Squadron.  A production of the Department of Veterans Affairs.



Finding Missouri
Finding Missouri is a series of 18 videos, each focusing on a particular topic in Missouri history.  City 7 presents a few videos at a time each week. They feature documentary film footage, reenactments of historical events, footage of historical sites and interviews with experts.  Funded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Historical Preservation Section of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  Closed captioned.  Length varies.

Next Showing:  3:00 p.m.  Monday, July 21, 2008



Jackson County Legislature
The Jackson County Legislature’s weekly meetings are videotaped for later broadcast on City 7.  A production of the Jackson County  Executive’s Office.  Two-hour playback limit.
Current Agenda


Next Showing:  2:00 p.m.  Tuesday, July 22, 2008



Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
"Courage to Hold Back Fear" was the theme of this year's ceremony.  Watch the program held January 21, 2008 at the Truman Memorial Building.  Commander Carlton G. Philpot was the keynote speaker.  The Independence Police Quartet and Truman Jazz Band provided musical entertainment.  A production of the City of Independence Communications Division. 1 hour, 30 minutes

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Missouri Economy Today
This monthly program discusses economic issues that affect the “Show Me” state.  A production of the Missouri Department of Economic Development.  30 minutes.



Missouri Legislative Update
This monthly program gives viewers the latest news on happenings in the Missouri State Legislature.  A production of Senate Communications.  30 minutes.



Missouri Outdoors
Learn about the natural habitats around the state.  Subjects include hunting safety, animal profiles, and even some tasty recipes!  A production of the Missouri Department of Conservation.  Episodes run weekly.  Closed captioned.  30 minutes.

Next Showing:  9:00 p.m.  Sunday, July 20, 2008



Mortgage Solutions Public Meeting
The City of Independence joined U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II in sponsoring a public meeting to discuss home foreclosures on Wednesday, May 28 at the Palmer Senior Center.

Rep. Cleaver spoke on what Congress is doing to address the foreclosure issue.  Other partners include the Mid-America Regional Council, Neighborhood Works and the Local Investment Commission.  For more information call Jay Leipzig at 816-325-7410 or by email at jleipzig@indepmo.org.




NASA Destination Tomorrow
NASA Destination Tomorrow gives the audience an inside look at NASA and demonstrates how research and technology relate to our everyday lives.  This Emmy-award-winning series of programs focuses on NASA research from the past to the present and future.  Closed captioned.  30 minutes.
More information:  http://destination.larc.nasa.gov



NASA SciFiles
An Emmy-award-winning series geared to children, but will entertain students of all ages.  The cast of 6 Tree House Detectives uses technology, science and math to investigate a variety of issues and problems.  Closed captioned.  One hour.
 More Information:  http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov

Next Showing:  2:00 p.m.  Monday, July 21, 2008



National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and works on paper from the Middle Ages to the present.  The Gallery preserves, collects, and exhibits works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.  Program topics vary.  Length varies.
More information: http://www.nga.gov/

Next Showing:  11:00 a.m.  Sunday, July 20, 2008



Planning Commission
The Independence Planning Commission is a volunteer body appointed by the City Council to oversee development in Independence.  Their twice-monthly meetings can be seen LIVE from City Hall at 6:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (following the first Monday) of each month.  Each meeting is also rebroadcast throughout the period between live meetings.  A production of the Independence Communications Division. Length varies (with six-hour tape playback limit).
View the Agenda

Next Showing:  6:30 p.m.  Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - LIVE



Tax Increment Financing Commission
The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission is a volunteer body appointed by the City Council to review developers’ applications for TIF in Independence. The commission holds meetings only when an application is submitted for approval; meetings can be seen LIVE and in rebroadcast on City 7. A production of the Independence Communications Division. Length varies (with six-hour tape playback limit).
More information about TIF



VA News
VA News provides timely news and information about the Department of Veterans Affairs.  The weekly newscast is co-produced by the VA Learning University and the Office of Public Affairs in partnership with the Employee Education System and other headquarters and field offices.  Closed captioned. 15 minutes
More information:  http://www.va.gov/opa/feature/vanews/index.asp


Next Showing:  7:00 a.m.  Tuesday, July 22, 2008



Working Fire
Aired as a training service to the Independence Fire Department, Working Fire shows various techniques in fire and rescue operations, and analyzes various concepts in the field of Emergency Services.  A production of Spirit Sports.  Because Working Fire shows footage of real emergencies, some images are graphic. Viewer discretion is advised.  60 minutes
More information: www.workingfire.com

Next Showing:  4:00 p.m.  Monday, July 21, 2008





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