City of Independence Missouri

Venue Change: City Council Installation Ceremony - April 20

Swearing-in of newly elected Mayor & City Council during the 6 PM meeting
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Apr

16

Canceled

Board of Adjustment, April 16, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:30pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Apr

18

Postponed

Independence Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:00am
Fire House #1
Emergency Management, Health
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Apr

20

Active

City Council Regular Meeting and Installation of new Mayor and Council Members

Monday, April 20, 2026
6:00pm
Midwest Genealogy Center
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Apr

22

Active

Earth Day: Native Animals and Conservation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:00pm
George Owens Nature Park
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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
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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
Announcements, Events, Official Statements
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City Manager Finalists Announced

The City of Independence has selected four experienced municipal leaders as finalists in its search for the next City Manager, following a nationwide recruitment process.

Feb 23, 2026
Announcements, Personnel
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Independence and Mavs Announce Extension

The Kansas City Mavericks and the City of Independence proudly announce a three-year extension to their long-time partnership at Cable Dahmer Arena. This third contract extension continues the agreement through the 2028-2029 ECHL Season.

Feb 11, 2026
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