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9/26/2023Construction underway on the largest capital investment in western Independence in the last 40 years

Construction is currently underway on the U.S. 24 Highway Complete Streets Project -- the largest capital investment in western Independence in the last 40 years.

9/18/2023Independence Police Department officer named Susan Paxton Block Award winne

Independence Police Department Officer Travis Gillihan has been recognized as the 2023 Susan Paxton Block Award recipient for his outstanding commitment and dedication to his students as the School Resource Officer at Nowlin Middle School.

9/15/2023City of Independence to sue Jackson County over property tax assessments

The Independence City Council has voted to move forward with filing a lawsuit against Jackson County regarding recent property tax assessments.

8/31/2023City of Independence brings a mobile sensory room to SantaCaliGon Festival

Volunteers will will be on site at the corner of Truman and Main Streets with the sensory trailer during festival hours.

8/29/2023City of Independence marks International Overdose Awareness Day with community outreach, free Narcan

International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31

8/25/2023Palmer Center Activities and Events for September 2023
8/21/2023DEADLINE EXTENDED - Help recognize outstanding public service – nominations now open for Susan Paxton Block Award

Nomination forms are due Thursday, Sept. 7

8/21/2023Warning! Dangerous Heat Conditions

Outdoor activities and sports discouraged

8/18/2023City of Independence shares update on injured IPL employee

The City of Independence shared a final update on the injured employee and events surrounding the accident.

8/17/2023City of Independence offers Cooling Site August 19-22 to help the community stay cool

Cooling Site available Saturday, Aug. 19, through Tuesday, Aug. 22

8/17/2023City of Independence provides an update on Power & Light Department employee injured in an on-site accident

He suffered substantial burns but is now stable and receiving medical care at a regional hospital.

8/16/2023City of Independence Power & Light Department employee seriously injured, stable

The individual is now stable and has been transferred for medical treatment.

8/1/2023City of Independence appoints Interim Fire Chief

The City of Independence is thrilled to announce the appointment of Charles Lauss to Interim Fire Chief of the Independence Fire Department

7/28/2023Palmer Center Activities and Events for August 2023
7/28/2023Independence City Council to consider broadband agreement with Google Fiber

On Monday, Aug. 7, the Independence City Council will review a resolution that would allow Google Fiber to build a fiber optic broadband internet network in the City

7/26/2023City of Independence Water Director to retire after a 40-year career

City of Independence Water Director Dan Montgomery announced he will retire earlier this month.

7/24/2023Dangerous heat here for the week, Independence opening a cooling site to help

The Roger T. Sermon Center has been activated as a cooling site throughout this period. It will be open July 25 through July 29 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and on Sunday, July 30, from noon until 6 p.m.

7/20/2023City of Independence Fire Chief Doug Short announces retirement

His fire career spans more than 35 years.

7/10/2023City of Independence Cooling Site will be open July 12

The National Weather Service has predicted heat indexes between 100 degrees and 110 degrees Fahrenheit for Wednesday, July 12. As a result, the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion St., will be available as a cooling site from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

6/27/2023City of Independence Cooling Site will be open from June 28 through 30

The Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion St., will be available as a cooling site Wednesday, June 28, from Noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

6/26/2023Palmer Center Activities and Events for July 2023
6/26/2023Palmer Center Activities and Events for July 2023
6/26/2023Palmer Center Activities and Events for July 2023
6/15/2023Celebrate Juneteenth in Independence with music, food, and history!

The second annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place at the Independence Uptown Market on Monday, June 19, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

6/5/2023The City of Independence Council votes to repeal the pit bull ban in 60 days, update aggressive/dangerous dog ordinances

The repeal of the ban goes into effect on Aug. 4, 2023, which is 60 days from today, June 5. Council amended the ordinance to give staff time to review and provide recommendations to Council.

6/2/2023The City of Independence announces National Frontier Trails Museum begins its journey toward a new home

The National Frontier Trails Museum is moving to a new location this July

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