News Releases

For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website independencemo.org/parksandrec.

The Adventure Oasis Water Park will open for the 2022 season on May 28, weather permitting.

In total, this agreement includes approximately $1 billion in investments in the Independence community.

A primary election will be held on August 2, and, if required, a general election will be held on Nov. 8, 2022.

Independence is once again celebrating national recognition for its efforts in urban forestry initiatives. For the 21st and 22nd consecutive years, respectively, the City has earned recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation and National Association of State Foresters (NASF) as a 2022 Tree City USA and Tree Line USA community.

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+.

All individuals in attendance at this meeting who were in the Chamber were likely exposed and are encouraged to get tested, especially if showing any symptoms of COVID-19.

Flags lowered through April 20

Due to strong winds and wind gusts during this period

Van will be in area through early May 2022

We received the sad news that At-Large Councilmember Karen Deluccie passed this afternoon following a battle with lung cancer.

The Medical Reserve Corps of Greater Kansas City (MRCKC) was awarded $10,000, one of 129 Medical Reserve Corp Units selected.

The Palmer Center is pleased to share its slate of activities and events for April 2022. Located at 218A N. Pleasant St.

Please practice fire safety.

She originally declared the State of Emergency on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Emergency Storm Assistance available March 9, from noon to 7 p.m. Warming site open Thursday through Saturday.

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.

Home weatherization and repair programs available for eligible Independence homeowners

Located at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, the Palmer Center is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60 years old and older.

The City of Independence has once again entered The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting contest competing with some of the world’s best municipal water.

Additionally, the Sermon Center, located at 201 N. Dodgion, is available as warming site beginning Thursday., Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Fri., Feb. 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

Today the City of Independence is announcing it has retained Dan Nelson of Spencer Fane LLP, the former Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Jackson County, Mo., and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.

City Manager Zach Walker today announced one Independence Police Department employee has been placed on paid administrative leave as part of the ongoing investigation into the misuse of overtime.

Mayor Eileen Weir highlighted the many ways the City of Independence, its residents, and the region have show resiliency over the last year in her annual State of the City speech delivered on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022

City Manager Zach Walker today issued a statement announcing the initial investigation into a whistleblower report related to concerns of overtime mismanagement related to non-law enforcement activities within the Independence Police Department.

Emergency Assistance Center available Feb. 1, from noon to 7P. Warming Site available Feb. 2-4 from 8A-7P

Groundwork began in late December and construction will continue to Spring 2023.