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IndeCleanup: Sept. 27-Oct. 4

From Sept. 27 through Oct. 4, the City of Independence is bringing neighbors, community partners, and City resources together for Love Where You Live: IndeCleanup, a community-wide week of cleanup projects and opportunities to care for the places we love and call home.

Sep 14, 2026
A daytime photo of the Midwest Genealogy Center building, part of the Mid-Continent Public Library. The building has tan stone and red brick walls with large windows. In the foreground is a parking lot and small landscaped areas with plants. At the top of the image, a blue banner reads “Independence Police Chief Candidate Meet & Greet” alongside a flame and star graphic. The sky is partly cloudy.

City Announces Four Police Chief Finalists, Invites Community to Open House

The City of Independence has narrowed its nationwide search for the next Chief of Police to four finalists and invites residents to meet the candidates at a community open house on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Midwest Genealogy Center. Residents, community leaders, and other stakeholders have the opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions and provide feedback.

Sep 10, 2026
Two women hugging and text says: Make a difference in Independence - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025 with the Independence logo and the 988 lifeline logo

Local Mental Health Programs, Initiatives

Today, on National 988 Day, we’re highlighting resources available right here in Independence to support mental health and suicide prevention. Whether you or someone you love is struggling, there are programs, services, and people ready to help.

Sep 08, 2026

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Sep

17

Canceled

Board of Adjustment, September 17, 2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:30pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Sep

19

Active

Show Me 250: Paint Your Own Patriotic Flower Pot

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00am
Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate
Community Development, Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation, City-Wide, Family Activity

Sep

21

Active

Regular City Council Meeting

Monday, September 21, 2026
6:00pm
Independence Municipal Commons - First Floor

Sep

22

Active

Staywell Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
2:00pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions
Board and Commission Meeting

Independence Contact Center

Independence Municipal Commons

20201 E. Jackson Drive, Independence, MO 64057

816-325-7000