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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Group of people standing behind a cut ribbon at a ceremony marking the opening of a new building

Independence Celebrates Opening of Independence Municipal Commons

City officials, employees, and residents gathered Thursday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Independence Municipal Commons, a new centralized hub for city services designed to improve accessibility, collaboration, and the overall resident experience.

May 14, 2026
Announcements, Events
Truman standing outside home with hat in left hand. Independence Truman Home is in the background.

Celebrating Truman Day

Independence is proud to be Harry S. Truman's hometown - and we gladly celebrate it.

May 07, 2026
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City Manager Finalist Troy Anderson stands in front of logo flame on wall

Troy Anderson Named Independence City Manager

The City of Independence has selected Troy Anderson to be the next City Manager following a months-long national search. Anderson will begin in the role on April 13.

Mar 13, 2026
Announcements, Council Action, Personnel
Council members holding shovels at groundbreaking a fire station in front of a fire truck

Fire Station #8 breaks ground

Mayor Rory Rowland, City Council members, Fire Chief Jimmy Walker, and Independence Fire Department personnel joined community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony held at the new Fire Station #8 location on South Powell Road near M-78 on Tuesday, March 3.

Mar 03, 2026
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