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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
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Palmer Center February Calendar

Palmer Center Activities and Events for February 2025

Jan 19, 2025
Announcements, Events, Seniors
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City to estimate some January utility bills

Due to weather conditions, the City of Independence will estimate water and electricity utility bills for some customers for the month of January.  All meters are read by a person every month, and the current 10 inches of snow prevent our meter readers from accessing the meters.

Jan 08, 2025
Announcements
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Important Winter Weather Information for the weekend of Jan. 4

Here's what residents and visitors to Independence need to know to deal with Winter Storm Blair the weekend of Jan. 4, 2025.

Jan 03, 2025
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Jan

27

Active

City Council Study Session

Monday, January 27, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor

Jan

28

Active

Tourism Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
8:30am
Truman Memorial Building
Boards and Commissions, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Commission Meeting

Jan

28

Active

Toddler Town

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
10:00am
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Entertainment, Family Activity

Jan

28

Active

StayWell Meeting, January 28, 2024

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting

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