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| 2/3/2012 | Burn Ban Lifted
The Independence Fire Department has lifted the burn ban for the City of Independence. |
| 1/31/2012 | Burn Ban Issued
The Fire Department has issued a burn ban effective January 30, 2012 until further notice. |
| 1/27/2012 | February 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 50+ adults. |
| 1/23/2012 | Valentines for Pets
Children who love their pets can create a special Valentine just for them at this event. |
| 1/23/2012 | TRX Training Sessions Begin February 7
Independence Parks & Recreation announces an innovative form of exercise – TRX Suspension Training with the first session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 7. |
| 12/29/2011 | Palmer Center Activities and Events for January 2012
The Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant, offers classes and programs for 50+ adults in January, 2012. |
| 12/29/2011 | Tourism Department Receives 2012 Readers' Choice Award
The City of Independence Department of Tourism has received notification from SportsEvents Media Group of their inclusion in the 2012 class of Readers’ Choice Award winners. |
| 12/20/2011 | New Exercise Programs Begin in January.
Independence Parks and Recreation will offer exercise programs at the Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, beginning in January, 2012. |
| 12/20/2011 | New Children's Dance Classes Begin in January
The Independence Parks and Recreation Department will be offering children’s dance classes beginning in January, 2012 including Brain Dance, Pre-Dance and Beginners Ballet. |
| 12/14/2011 | City's Martin Luther King Day Celebration January 16
The Community of Concerned Citizens and the Independence Ministerial Alliance, in partnership with the City of Independence, will recognize Martin Luther King Day with ceremonies at 7 p.m. Monday, January 16 at the Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple. |
| 12/14/2011 | Parks and Recreation Offering January Tennis Lessons
Independence Parks & Recreation will be offering Tiny Tennis and Beginner Tennis lessons beginning Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Registration for these classes is required by noon Monday, January 9, 2012. |
| 12/8/2011 | Mark Baumann named Acting Technology Services Director.
City Manager Robert Heacock has named Mark Baumann as Acting Technology Services Director effective Thursday, December 15. |
| 12/6/2011 | The Palmer Center Receives Accreditation
The Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO has been accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). |
| 12/6/2011 | Holiday Season Safety Tips
The Independence Fire Department reminds consumers that the holiday season should be merry and bright, not dangerous. |
| 11/30/2011 | Crackerneck Road Sidewalk to Schools and Drainge Improvements
An open house public meeting will be held December 12 to discuss the Crackerneck Road Sidewalk to Schools Project and Drainage Improvements in the neighborhood of William Yates Elementary School. |
| 11/30/2011 | Animal Shelter Awarded $20,000
Representatives from the Animal Services Division were presented a check in the amount of $20,000 by Jesse Winters, senior director for the ASPCA’s community initiatives department. |
| 11/23/2011 | The Palmer Center December Activities
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 50+ adults. |
| 11/18/2011 | Measles Confirmed in KC Metropolitan Area
The Independence and Kansas City Health Departments have confirmed a case of measles in the Kansas City metropolitan area |
| 11/16/2011 | Mayor's Christmas Carnival Saturday, December 3
The City of Independence will host the annual Mayor’s Christmas Carnival 9 a.m. – noon, Saturday, December 3, at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion. |
| 11/14/2011 | Independence Hungry and Homeless Awareness Week
The Independence Hungry and Homeless Coalition and Youth Council are promoting Independence Hungry and Homeless Awareness Week November 14 through 20, 2011. |
| 11/7/2011 | Additional November Events
The Palmer Center will honor veterans on November 10; offers information on Federal Programs November 16. |
| 11/7/2011 | 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show
The City of Independence Parks and Recreation Department will host the 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show, November 19 and 20 at The Sermon Center. |
| 11/7/2011 | National Historic Landmark Anniversary Celebration
The Independence Heritage Commission is hosting a 40th Anniversary Celebration for the Harry S Truman District, A National Historic Landmark. The Celebration will be held on and around the Historic Independence Square and the Truman Home from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2011. |
| 11/7/2011 | Burn Ban Lifted
The Independence Fire Department has lifted the burn ban for the City of Independence. |
| 11/7/2011 | Independence Celebrates National Historic Landmark Anniversary
The Independence Heritage Commission is hosting a 40th Anniversary Celebration for the Harry S Truman District, A National Historic Landmark. |
| 11/3/2011 | Transit Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The next meeting of the City Council Transit Committee will be held Thursday, November 17. |
| 11/3/2011 | Independence Receives Digital Cities Award for Tenth Year
The City of Independence (www.independencemo.org) has been ranked tenth in its population category (75,000 - 124,999) in the 11th annual Digital Cities Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government. |
| 11/2/2011 | Community Health Assessment Completed; iPad Winners Announced
The key part of the assessment was a survey that was mailed to 8,048 households in all four Council Districts across the City. |
| 10/31/2011 | Health Department Selected for Health Impact Assessment Mentorship Project
The Independence Health Department has been selected for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Health Impact Assessment mentorship project. The project will team the Independence Health Department with a mentor who has expert knowledge to assess the health impact of bike lane locations and make recommendations for positive health outcomes. |
| 10/25/2011 | Fire Department Issues Burn Ban
The City of Independence Fire Department has issued an outdoor burn ban (except for residential barbequing) beginning Tuesday, October 25, to remain in effect until further notice. |
| 10/24/2011 | Palmer Center Activities and Events for November 2011
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 50+ adults. |
| 10/21/2011 | Sermon Center Open House November 5, 2011
At a free Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, Independence residents who are looking for the perfect place to be physically active can explore the many opportunities available to them at the Sermon Center. |
| 10/18/2011 | HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan To Visit Independence Oct. 19
Secretary Donovan will join Fifth District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II and Mayor Reimal on a tour of the Norledge Place Redevelopment site in northwest Independence to highlight the success of neighborhood stabilization efforts |
| 10/13/2011 | Animal Shelter Nearing End of ASPCA Challenge
The Independence Animal Shelter is currently in seventh place in the Challenge and is urging citizens across the metropolitan area to adopt a wonderful animal from the Shelter. |
| 10/12/2011 | Salisbury Road to Close Monday, October 17
Salisbury Road will be closed between M-291 and US 24 Highway to through traffic from 7 a.m. Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21, 2011. |
| 10/11/2011 | Independence Burn Ban Lifted
The Independence Fire Department has lifted the burn ban for the City of Independence. |
| 10/11/2011 | Owners Urged to Have Pets Vaccinated Against Distemper
In response to increased reports of raccoons exhibiting signs of illness in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the Health Department urges citizens to be sure their dogs have been vaccinated for distemper. |