News Releases

Jennifer Polston, Animal Services Manager in the Animal Control Division of the Independence Health Department, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Susan Paxton Block Award for Distinguished Public Service.

The City Council has approved a resolution supporting a grant application for $20,000 focused on the City of Independence’s historic preservation efforts.

Some of the criteria Amazon is looking for include metropolitan areas with more than one million people; a stable, business-friendly environment; and a willingness to think big.

The City of Independence is joining local, state and federal partners in sharing information as part of National Emergency Preparedness Month this September.

City Manager Zach Walker today announced the retirement of John Greene, Chief of the Independence Fire Department.

Work will begin the week of September 11 and continue through April 2018, depending on weather conditions.

The City Council approved two contracts with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to implement modern software for a wide range of administrative functions.

The City Council approved two contracts with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to implement modern software for a wide range of administrative functions.

The City Council has approved the creation of the Downtown Redevelopment Coordinating Committee.

The City of Independence is thinking of all of the survivors of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey.

The City of Independence is encouraging residents who suffered losses during recent storms to take action to address their disaster related needs.

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

The City of Independence is committed to supporting historical education and this has not gone unnoticed.

The IPL Financial and Management Assessment is now available for review.

"We encourage citizens to learn more about the projects the Streets Sales Tax makes possible at indep.us/streetssalestax."

Correct phone numbers and addresses associated with accounts will improve the flow of outage information to field personnel working to restore power, water and sewage after a major storm.

The Independence Health Department will be sponsoring Farmers’ Market Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 12 from 9 to 11 a.m.

The City of Independence will hold the annual Little Princess Ball from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 23.

The Mayor’s Play Ball Challenge will take place on Saturday, August 5 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Independence Athletic Complex Baseball Fields, 17800 E. Salisbury Road.

Residents may begin dropping off storm debris free of charge on Wednesday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Crews from Independence Power and Light as well as several other communities are working together to restore power as quickly as possible.

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+.

The Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion St., will be available as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 22.

A citizen may receive a letter, email or video that asks them to pay a fee to use their social security number and a Federal Reserve Bank Routing number to pay bills from a trust.

Members of the City’s Finance and Audit Committee heard an overview of the Independence Power and Light (IPL) Financial and Management Audit on July 12.

The City will be able to better enforce code violations on neglected properties with this information.

The Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion St., will be available as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Wednesday.

The City Council has approved revisions to the Schedule of Fees for the City of Independence.

For the 18th consecutive year, the City of Independence Power & Light (IPL) has been recognized for its commitment to utility arboriculture when it was named to the 2017 Tree Line USA.

The City of Independence today announced the business license function will be merged with the Rental Ready Program in the Community Development Department in a new Regulated Industries division beginning July 1.

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+.

Anyone can nominate a City employee, volunteer or elected official who has demonstrated outstanding public service, valor and job performance with leadership.

Boatright joined IPL in April 2016, moving to Missouri from Ohio where he served as Electric Utility Manager for the City of Westerville.

Daggett has served as Director of IPL for more than 10 years and has worked in the utilities industry for more than 50 years.

Independence and Jackson County are working with 80 youth and 15 chaperons visiting the Kansas City-area from Ames, Iowa, as part of a service project from 2:30 to 5 p.m. today.

Citizens are invited to help update the City’s comprehensive plan at a public meeting today, June 22, at 6 p.m. at Mid-Continent Public Library North Independence Branch.

The City of Independence today announced it has earned an “A- Stable” credit rating from Standard & Poors (S&P).

The City of Independence is opening the Drop-Off Depot for storm-related debris on June 23. The Depot, located at 875 Vista Avenue, will be accepting tree limbs and brush through July 2.

The City of Independence would like to remind residents of local ordinances and share tips to celebrate safely.

The Independence City Council passed a resolution Monday night requiring an amount equal to 1 percent of the estimated cost for construction, reconstruction or remodeling of Municipal buildings be set aside for public art include ornamentation and adornment.

These changes ensure that all hotels and motels promote industry best practices while holding all properties accountable.

The City of Independence is reminding citizens and business owners of steps they can take to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

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+.

Just in time for the Memorial Day Holiday, the Adventure Oasis Water Park will open for the season May 27.

The City of Independence’s Corridor Code Enforcement (CCE) Initiative is systematically working through major corridors in the City to address property maintenance and zoning violations.

IFD encourages citizens to check alarms, reminds public of Free Smoke Alarm Program