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May

24

Active

Summer + Fall Farmers Market

Saturday, May 24, 2025
8:00am
Independence Uptown Market
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Family Activity, Parks and Recreation, Shopping

May

24

Active

Nature Walk with a Naturalist

Saturday, May 24, 2025
9:30am
George Owens Nature Park
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Family Activity, Outdoor, Parks and Recreation

May

26

Active

Memorial Day Concert

Monday, May 26, 2025
11:00am
Independence Uptown Market
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Concert, Entertainment, Family Activity, Holidays, Outdoor

May

27

Active

StayWell Meeting, May 27, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board and Commission Meeting

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Rotary Park Reopens

Rotary Park received $135,000 in park improvements, paid for with the Parks Improvement Sales Tax. The bulk of that went to new playground equipment.

May 20, 2025
Announcements, Parks and Recreation
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Celebrating Truman Day

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

May 07, 2025
Closures, Entertainment, Family Activities
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Auditors: Positive Results

An independent auditor noted there were no findings of material weaknesses or fraud to report in two recent City of Independence audit reports.

May 05, 2025
Announcements
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Independence Tackles Teen Suicide with New Mental Health Resource Guide

To bridge a gap in mental health resources, the Independence Mental Health Task Force developed a comprehensive mental health resource guide accessible in multiple formats to ensure it's easy to find and use.

May 02, 2025
Public Health

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