2017 Independence Heritage Festival

The 2017 Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Hill Park.

This Week in Independence

Watch every other week to find out what is going on around Independence.

2017 Beautification Awards

The City Beautification Commission is accepting nominations from the community for the 2017 Beautification Awards.

Comprehensive Plan

For the first time since 1993, the City of Independence is updating the Comprehensive Plan.

Susan Paxton Block Public Service Award Nominations Due August 18

The City of Independence is looking to honor excellence in public service. Nomination forms are due Friday, August 18.

Independence For All

Strategic Plan - Learn more about the City’s goals and objectives for the next five years

2016 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Click to read more about the survey and view results.

Action Center

Need to submit a request for service with the City of Independence?

Meeting Notices

Follow the City of Independence On Twitter

By following the City on Twitter you can receive the latest news, press releases and information about upcoming events.

Rediscovering Independence

An online tool to introduce areas of the city that may be unfamiliar or you haven't visited in a while.

Why Not Expand Your Family by Four Feet?

Learn more about the great pets available at the Regional Animal Shelter.

City Council Meeting Podcasts Now Available

Audio only recordings of City Council meetings are now available. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast and have new episodes delivered automatically to their computer or mp3 player.