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| 11/25/2013 | Mayor's Christmas Concert December 8
As many as 800 little voices will join in song when the 28th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert starts at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 8 at the Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut. |
| 11/19/2013 | December Activities & Classes at The Palmer Center
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 50+. |
| 11/18/2013 | Fire Prevention Tips
Independence Fire Department offers a Free Smoke Alarm Program. Smoke alarms are given out to homeowners based on need. For more information about the Free Smoke Alarm Program, apply at Independence Fire Station 1 at 950 N. Spring, between hours of 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
| 11/8/2013 | City Wins Digital Cities Award
For the 11th time, Independence has been ranked as one of the most technology-advanced cities in America. |
| 11/1/2013 | 14th Annual Kansas City Storytelling Celebration
Bring the family to George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road, on Thursday, November 7 to be entertained by two regional storytellers. |
| 10/31/2013 | Open House Public Meeting Nov. 13
Discuss information related to storm water concerns in the Griffith Place neighborhood from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Christian Ott Elementary School (Library), 1525 N. Noland Rd. |
| 10/23/2013 | Veterans Day Tribute Monday, November 11
The City of Independence and the Truman Library Institute will host a Veterans Day Tribute on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W. U.S. Hwy. 24, Independence, MO. |
| 10/21/2013 | Mayor's Prayer Luncheon Nov. 22
By popular request, the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has been changed this year to a luncheon. The meal will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 22 at the Laurel Club, Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut. |
| 10/18/2013 | November Activities at The Palmer Center
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 50+. |
| 10/18/2013 | Independence Health Department Awarded Grant
The Independence Health Department, (IHD) in coordination with the Independence School District (ISD), was recently awarded a $26,732 grant from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City (HCF) for Asthma Education-Open Airways. |
| 10/18/2013 | Enchanted Forest Canceled for Friday, October 18.
Due to the inclement weather, the Enchanted Forest at George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road, will not be open tonight. |
| 10/9/2013 | Weather Sirens to be Tested Oct. 10
There will be a test of the severe weather sirens throughout Independence at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. |
| 10/7/2013 | Community Health Assessment Surveys Mailed
The Independence Health Department has launched an extensive community health assessment. A key part is a survey mailed to more than 10,500 households across Independence. |
| 10/1/2013 | The "Enchanted Forest" returns October 18.
Come out and enjoy the annual Halloween adventure “Enchanted Forest” at George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road. |
| 10/1/2013 | Prescription Drug "Take Back" October 26
The Independence Police Department is joining in the DEA-sponsored national prescription drug “Take-Back” effort on Saturday, October 26, 2013. |
| 10/1/2013 | Ticket Giveaway Contests Return!
Enter to win two free tickets to a Mavericks hockey game or a Comet soccer game! |
| 9/20/2013 | October Activities and Classes at The Palmer Center
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 50+. |
| 8/30/2013 | Little Princess Ball To Be Held September 28
Princesses ages 4 – 10 are invited to attend the annual Little Princess Ball and enjoy an evening of fun with their father, brother, uncle or close family friend. |
| 8/22/2013 | 2013 Citizens Police Academy Starts October 3
The 2013 Citizens Police Academy will be held at the Independence Police Department, 223 N. Memorial Drive, from 6:30 to 9 p.m each Thursday night, October 3 through December 19. |
| 8/21/2013 | Open House Public Meeting August 22
The City of Independence will hold an open house public meeting from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday August 22 at The Little Theater in Van Horn High School, 1109 Arlington. |
| 8/15/2013 | September Activities and Events at The Palmer Center
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 50+. |
| 8/15/2013 | Truman Memorial Building Closed During Santa-Cali-Gon Festival
Due to the Festival, the Truman Memorial Building will be closed and activities canceled at The Palmer Center Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31. |
| 8/12/2013 | Hands-Only CPR Training
(INDEPENDENCE, Mo.) Monday, August 12, 2013 – The City of Independence Fire Department, the professional firefighters of Independence Local 781 and Centerpoint Medical Center have teamed up to provide free training to save lives through Hands-Only CPR. |
| Police News |
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| 11/18/2013 | Officer's Death
Independence Police Department lost a great officer over the weekend to a freak accident. |
| 11/15/2013 | Bus Stop Safety Advisory
The Independence Police Department wants to advise the citizens of a suspicious red truck |
| 11/8/2013 | Person of Interest in Home Invasion
The Independence Police Department would like the public's assistance in locating a Person of Interest |
| 11/7/2013 | Laykovich Homicide Reward
The reward in the Cory Laykovich homicide has been incresaed to $5,000 . . . |
| 11/3/2013 | Suspect shot during Home Invasion
The Independence Police are investigating a Home Invasion where one suspect was shot |
| 11/3/2013 | Two injured during attempted Armed Robbery
The Independence Police are investigating an attempted Armed Robbery that resulted in two injured victims |
| 11/2/2013 | Suspects charged in Homicide
Two suspects have been charged in the Homicide of Erik Schwartz |
| 10/30/2013 | Shooting Victim Has Died
The shooting investigation from this morning is now classified as a homicide |
| 10/30/2013 | Shooting Victim
Shooting victim found lying in street in the 400 block of N. Grand. |
| 10/29/2013 | Missing Person Found
The missing person, Mr. Eric D. Zassalow has been found. |
| 10/29/2013 | Rebecca Olah and Son Located
Parental kidnapper, Rebecca Olaf and son were found in Branson, Missouri |
| 10/25/2013 | Citizen Safety Advisory
The Independence Police Department wants to advise the citizens of a suspicious male subject |
| 10/25/2013 | Child Abduction
We are attempting to locate Rebecka Olah and her son, Noah Olah, age 8... |
| 10/22/2013 | Missing Person
Mr. Eric Zassalow, left the health facility where he is staying to go to a convenience store and never returned |
| 10/1/2013 | Homicide Suspect Arrested
Homicide suspect Vaughn L. Krepps was arrested by Independence Police after shooting a man in a hotel |
| 10/1/2013 | Mystery man Identified
Independence Police have identified an unknown man that was found on Sunday, September 27, 2013 . . . |
| 9/29/2013 | Unidentified Man
Independence Police are asking for assistance in identifying a man that has been in a local hospital since Friday |
| 9/27/2013 | Scam Advisory/Larceny
Independence Police are looking for a person of interest involving a man posing as a contract employee |
| 9/16/2013 | Homicid Victim
The name of the homicide victim who was shot and killed on Sunday, September 15, 2013, is identified as |
| 9/15/2013 | Person of Interest in Shooting
Nicholas L. Cannon is a person of interest in a shooting and is on the run with his 4 yr old daughter. |
| 9/9/2013 | Pedestrian killed is identified
Help is needed to notify family |
| 9/6/2013 | News Release
More than $5,000 worth of cell phones stolen |
| 8/29/2013 | Suspects Charged in Copper Theft
Suspected copper thieves caught in the act |
