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Jun

13

Active

City Theatre of Independence presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

Friday, June 13, 2025
7:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Entertainment, Family Activity

Jun

14

Active

City Theatre of Independence presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

Saturday, June 14, 2025
7:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Entertainment, Family Activity

Jun

15

Active

City Theatre of Independence presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

Sunday, June 15, 2025
2:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Newsroom, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Entertainment, Family Activity

Jun

16

Active

Independence Utilities Governance Follow Up Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025
10:00am
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk, Power and Light
Council Meeting

News & Updates

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Independence's Fourth of July Celebration on July 5th

On Saturday, July 5, the Independence Day Celebration returns to the Independence Visitor's Center for an evening of live music, food, games and fireworks.

Jun 04, 2025
Entertainment, Events, Family Activities
June activities

June 2025 activities at the Palmer Center

Join the Palmer Center in June for fun activities and summer specials including a summer challenge and a summer beach party!

May 28, 2025
Announcements, Parks and Recreation, Seniors
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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

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