News Releases

The National Weather Service is predicting dangerously cold temperatures over the next few days, with wind chills overnight anticipated in the negative teens.

The City of Independence today announced it will open the Drop-Off Depot for storm debris following the recent winter storms.

The city of Independence is pleased to announce that it has been recognized for its work to create a Community for All Ages. Independence received a Gold level recognition, which acknowledges the work the city has done to become more age friendly.

The Community of Concerned Citizens, in partnership with the City of Independence, will present its 32nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave.

The City of Independence Fire Department’s Emergency Preparedness Division will once again host classes for FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.

The City of Independence today announced the hiring of Brenda Hampton as the new City of Independence Power and Light Department General Manager.

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+.

Independence Mayor Eileen Weir has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Community and Economic Development (CED) federal advocacy committee.

The City of Independence will begin the Corridor Code Enforcement (CCE) initiative along Truman Road on December 17.

City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir today announced that she has formed a Council Committee to address customer concerns regarding electric utility rates.

The City of Independence Citizens Academy’s inaugural class graduated earlier this month.

The City of Independence announced on Nov. 1 they would resume disconnection of services. Citizens have since begun to receive notifications from the City if they are past due on their City of Independence Utilities accounts.

Independence At-Large City Councilmember Mike Huff is expanding a proposed resolution authorizing implementation of the 2015 Electric Cost of Service and Rate Design Report, which will now reduce residential and industrial/commercial customers’ electric utility rate by 2 percent.

On Monday, Nov. 5, the Independence City Council unanimously pledged support to military and veteran caregivers residing in our community by pledging to become a Hidden Heroes City.

Independence At-Large City Councilmember Mike Huff is proposing a resolution authorizing implementation of the 2015 Electric Cost of Service and Rate Design Report, which will reduce industrial and commercial customers’ electric utility rate by 2 percent.

City of Independence At-Large Councilmember Mike Huff and 2nd District Councilmember Curt Dougherty today announced new ownership and occupancy of the former GEHA building on 24 Highway.

The City of Independence Fire Department trains for many types of emergencies and on the afternoon of Oct. 2, they unfortunately had to put those skills to use.

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced today the winners of the 2018 Digital Cities Survey. The City of Independence ranked 6th among Cities in the 75,000 to 125,000 population category.

Following a six month moratorium on disconnects after the implementation of the new Utilities Billing System, the City of Independence will resume disconnection of services the week of November 12.

City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir has completed her 2018 Listening Tour through which she met with 22 local groups between February and October.

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+.