Communications

2024 Susan Paxton Block Award

The Independence Police Department’s Deputy Chief Michelle Sumstad received the 2024 Susan Paxton Block Award for Distinguished Public Service.

Sep 13, 2024

Announcements, Awards, Personnel

A picture of the front entrance to the Palmer Center

Palmer Center Activities and Events for September

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec.

Aug 27, 2024

Announcements, Events, Seniors

In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day

Independence residents can get Narcan for free at four area locations Aug. 21-23, 2024.

Aug 20, 2024

Announcements

Straight paved road surrounded by trees and power lines on the right, with newly installed guardrails and a fresh pave job over a culvert that was damaged by flooding rains.

Bundschu Road reopens after crews mitigate stormwater damage

It will be the Fall of 2024 before the City of Independence reopens ¾ of a mile of Bundschu Road.

Aug 19, 2024

Announcements, Closures

Voters again show support for Independence Police Department

On Tuesday, voters in Independence passed Proposition PD, a one-quarter of one cent sales tax that would go directly to fund the Independence Police Department.

Aug 06, 2024

Announcements, Official Statements

Palmer Center Activities and Events for August

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec.

Jul 25, 2024

Announcements, Events, Seniors