City of Independence Missouri

News
Events
Resources
Contact Us
Pay Your Bill
Independence Logo

A great American Story

Upcoming Events

See All Events

Nov

12

Active

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Nov

13

Active

Pick-Up Chess

Thursday, November 13, 2025
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity, Parks and Recreation

Nov

17

Active

CDBG & HOME Consolidated Plan General Planning and Participation - Housing and Community Needs

Monday, November 17, 2025
4:00pm
Virtual
Community Development
Meetings

Nov

17

Active

Closed Executive Session

Monday, November 17, 2025
4:30pm
City Hall - 3rd Floor

News & Updates

See All News
City of Independence Logo

November City Manager Recruitment Update

The Independence City Council agreed to hire the search firm SGR to conduct a national search for the next city manager for the City of Independence. 

Nov 03, 2025
Council Action, Personnel
City of Independence Logo

Independence names Interim Police Chief

Douglas Brinkley will serve as the Interim Police Chief. His first day will be Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

Sep 23, 2025
Official Statements, Personnel
Two women hugging and text says: Make a difference in Independence - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025 with the Independence logo and the 988 lifeline logo

Local Mental Health Programs, Initiatives

Today, on National 988 Day, we’re highlighting resources available right here in Independence to support mental health and suicide prevention. Whether you or someone you love is struggling, there are programs, services, and people ready to help.

Sep 08, 2025
Public Health
Charlotte Olekjo posing for a picture with Susan Paxton Block's relative. Olekjo, a horticulturist, received the award for her dedication to the preservation of city trees and the beautification of the City of Independence.

Charlotte Olejko receives the 2025 Susan Paxton Block Award

On Tuesday, longtime City of Independence horticulturist Charlotte Olejko was honored with the 2025 Susan Paxton Block Award for Distinguished Public Service.

Sep 02, 2025
Announcements, Awards

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