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17

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Board of Adjustment, July 17, 2025

Thursday, July 17, 2025
6:30pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Jul

25

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Dragonfly Dayz

Friday, July 25, 2025
10:00am
George Owens Nature Park
Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Visit Independence
Family Activity, Outdoor, Parks and Recreation

Jul

26

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Dragonfly Dayz - Day 2

Saturday, July 26, 2025
10:00am
George Owens Nature Park
Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Visit Independence
Family Activity, Outdoor, Parks and Recreation

Jul

28

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City Council Roundtable Meeting

Monday, July 28, 2025
8:30am
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Council Meeting

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Photo of award trophies shaped like the flame logo of the city with a blue and red stripe. The awards have a base with a plaque identifying the year of the ICON award and the name of the recipients

City of Independence Presents Inaugural ICON Awards Honorees During Pride in Englewood

The City of Independence and the Human Relations Commission are proud to present the inaugural Independence Champion of Non-Discrimination (ICON) Awards to Rev. Anthony Mondaine and Merideth Rose during Pride in Englewood on Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at the Englewood Arts Center.

Jun 22, 2025
Announcements, Awards, Events
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Independence's Fourth of July Celebration on July 5th

On Saturday, July 5, the Independence Day Celebration returns to the Independence Visitor's Center for an evening of live music, food, games and fireworks.

Jun 04, 2025
Entertainment, Events, Family Activities
June activities

June 2025 activities at the Palmer Center

Join the Palmer Center in June for fun activities and summer specials including a summer challenge and a summer beach party!

May 28, 2025
Announcements, Parks and Recreation, Seniors
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Rotary Park Reopens

Rotary Park received $135,000 in park improvements, paid for with the Parks Improvement Sales Tax. The bulk of that went to new playground equipment.

May 20, 2025
Announcements, Parks and Recreation

Independence Contact Center

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111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050

816-325-7000

Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor

17221 E 23rd St. S, Independence, MO 64057

816-325-7930