News Releases

Citizens are reminded to properly dispose of smoking materials, fireplace logs and barbeque charcoal by placing them in a metal container after dousing with water.

The Warming Site will be open until 7:30 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 20.

The City of Independence Animal Services Division received more than twenty donations totaling more than $700 through the Truman Heartland Community Foundation Shelter Fund.

The City of Independence will begin a multi-departmental codes enforcement and public safety sweep along 24 Highway on Thursday, Jan. 13.

The ban is a result of high winds which are forecasted to be up to 10-20 mph beginning today and continuing throughout the week.

As part of National Cut Your Energy Costs Day on January 10, the City of Independence Power and Light Department (IPL) is celebrating its recent designation as a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) from the American Public Power Association (APPA)

The annual Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2022, at the Truman Memorial Building.

Project to go through Summer 2022

Sermon Center open Jan. 1, 2022, from 2-6 p.m. as warming site

Councilmember Dan Hobart has been appointed to the American Public Power Association (APPA) Policy Makers Council for a one-year term expiring in December 2022.

In their briefing, they stressed that hospitals are already full, and new cases of COVID-19 may keep people who are sick or have time-sensitive diagnoses from getting care.

Citizens are reminded to properly dispose of smoking materials, fireplace logs and barbeque charcoal by placing them in a metal container after dousing with water.

The deadline for contest entries is December 20, 2021, and contest winners will be recognized during the upcoming MLK Celebration.

The first class of candidates to attend will begin in January 2022.

Chief Halsey joined the Independence Police Department in 1992 and has served in various roles throughout his 29-year career including Chief of Police for the last five years.

Please practice fire safety this weekend

The now active incentive program includes a signing bonus of $7,000 to new police recruits hired by the department with no prior experience.

Beginning this Friday, Nov. 12, with the Square Lighting and Mayor’s Christmas Tree and through the end of December, visitors can find a variety of family-friendly fun to enjoy.

Citizen approve Ballot Questions 1 and 2 which support the Independence Fire and Police Departments respectively.

George Owens Nature Park invites Independence families, organizations, and businesses to decorate gingerbread house cutouts for display within the park from December through January 2022.

The visitation and funeral will be on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave.

Fire Chief Doug Short shared the following statement from the Department and the Sappenfield family regarding his death and ongoing battle with PTSD.

The Independence Fire Department will be offering assistance to the family and details will be communicated soon.

Randall has been with the City of Independence for five years and in City Management for 40 years.

City Manager Zach Walker today announced that Morris Heide has officially been appointed the Director of the Parks|Recreation|Tourism Department.

Help us honor the fallen firefighter by thanking those continuing to serve our community

Eligible individuals without a primary care provider are asked to contact their local public health department to learn how to arrange a booster dose.