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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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Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00am
Community Development, Historic Preservation, Visit Independence
Historic Preservation, City-Wide, Family Activity

Discover our historic built environment on this challenging architectural-inspired tour. Download your list of historic buildings and look for architectural elements as part of a city-wide scavenger hunt. Gather pictures of the objects and submit your completed list for a prize. Prizes will be awarded for the first twenty individuals or teams (one prize per team) to complete the challenge. Hunts must be completed and submitted by May 31, 2026.