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Effective Monday, October 16, the Social Security Administration (SSA) office located at 2021 Independence Ave. has closed and all services have been relocated to a new address in Northeast. The new location is 1800 E. Truman Rd., at the intersection of Woodland Ave. Services offered and hours of operation will remain the same at the new location.
The previous building, built especially for SSA operations, had been for sale for over a year.
For more information about SSA services call 800-772-1213 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov.
A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Dorri’s first foray into journalism began at Maple Woods Community College. Her love for old homes brought her to Historic Northeast in 1986. Immersed in the community, she developed a love for its parks, with Indian Mound and Cliff Drive holding a special place in her heart.
Dorri’s journey with the Northeast News began in 1998, where she contributed a freelance feature column until 2006. In 2016, she officially joined the News staff, bringing her storytelling skills to the wider community.
Outside of her work at Northeast News, Dorri is a devoted mother to two sons and three kitty companions. An avid vintage collector, her collections include matchbooks and other incredible items that are quite familiar within our “Remember This” weekly feature.
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