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General Obligation Bond on April Ballot

For the first time in its nearly 200 year history, Independence voters will vote on a G.O. Bond for the city.

Dec 17, 2024
Announcements, Council Action
April activities at the Palmer Center

Find out what activities are planned at the Palmer Center through April

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – 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+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec.

Mar 24, 2025
Announcements, Events, Seniors
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Winter Weather plan for February 2025

Here's what residents and visitors to Independence need to know to deal with winter weather the week of Feb. 18, 2025.

Feb 11, 2025
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City Council overlooks the dais out into a council meeting in Fall 2025. Picture taken from crowd vantage point.

2025 Rental Ready requirements

Beginning May 1, 2025, the City of Independence will have more inspection requirements for rental units within its City limits. Commonly called Rental Ready, the City of Independence expanded its rental dwelling inspection program from original nine rental unit guidelines to a total of 16 in January 2025.

Feb 07, 2025
Announcements, Council Action

Upcoming Events

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Mar

25

Active

Planning Commission, March 25, 2025

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Mar

27

Active

Pick-Up Chess

Thursday, March 27, 2025
3:30pm
Virtual
Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Mar

28

Active

StayWell Meeting, March 28, 2025 (Rescheduled)

Friday, March 28, 2025
10:00am
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting

Mar

28

Active

City Theatre of Independence presents "Radium Girls"

Friday, March 28, 2025
7:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Entertainment, Family Activity

Independence Contact Center

City Hall

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