Cherokee Plaza — Local services in Independence

The ownership of the plaza (same family for the last 40+ years) has not kept up their establishments well, especially the outsides of buildings and the parking lot. This area has deteriorated quite a bit from when I was a child, and the buildings can't seem to keep consistent tenants with quality like it did with the old IGA and famous local bakery. It's a shame that when describing where I live, I purposefully try to avoid describing it as near Cherokee Plaza, when that used to mean something positive years ago. Hopefully as more families move to Independence and demand nicer facilities, the family of this owner will persuade them to add value back into what could be a high traffic area. Also, the totem pole is a bit of a cultural appropriation and not at all consistent with the area's history...

I visited the Goodwill in the plaza. Not great I'm afraid. I was disappointed in the sparse selection, high prices. When I did find an item of clothing wanted the price was $6.99. There was a hole that looked like it was from a box cutter so I asked for a discount on it. They would only take $1 off. The sales clerk told me if I didn't buy it they'd pitch it. I didn't buy it. Was real...

Cherokee drug shoppe is a great place , there's more than you'd ever expect in there. I was tired of Kroger pharmacy never having my prescription ready or in stock in a timely manner or ever at all , not to mention the ridiculously long lines to wait in. Well you won't find that here ,they quickly learn your name and the needs you have ,they'll make you feel welcome and...