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Exploring Independence: Your Guide to Summer Adventures!

The 2024 Quarterly Visitor Guide is available!

May 03, 2024
Announcements, Events, Family Activities
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INDEPENDENCE ANNOUNCES FIRE CHIEF FINALISTS COMMUNITY RECEPTION MAY 9

Members of the public will have the opportunity to meet the four finalists for the position of Fire Chief on Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, at the Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050.

May 01, 2024
Announcements, Official Statements, Personnel
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Palmer Center Activities and Events for May

Join us for events and activities all month at the Palmer Center!

Apr 24, 2024
Announcements, Events, Seniors
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‘I Love Independence’ video contest now taking submissions

Lights, camera, action! City of Independence Mayor Rory Rowland is looking for filmmakers and shakers in our community to tell the amazing stories of Independence.

Apr 15, 2024
Council Action, Entertainment

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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

Upcoming Events

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May

8

Active

Japanese Sister City Committee Meeting-Wednesday, May 8, 2024-6PM

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
6:00pm
Virtual
Boards and Commissions, City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting, City-Wide, Commission Meeting

May

9

Active

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, May 9, 2024
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity

May

10

Active

Encore presents "The Play that Goes Wrong" - May 10

Friday, May 10, 2024
7:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Entertainment

May

11

Active

Design your own Historic Building Cookies

Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00am
Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate
Community Development
City-Wide, Family Activity