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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

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May

3

Active

Encore presents "The Play that Goes Wrong" - May 3

Friday, May 3, 2024
7:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Entertainment

May

4

Active

Hazardous Household Waste Drop-Off

Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:00am
Parking lot at S. Liberty St. and W. Walnut St.
Municipal Services
City-Wide, Outdoor

May

4

Active

May the 4th Be With You

Saturday, May 4, 2024
5:00pm
Independence Uptown Market
Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Visit Independence
Entertainment, Family Activity, Shopping

May

4

Active

Encore presents "The Play that Goes Wrong" - May 4

Saturday, May 4, 2024
7:00pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
City-Wide, Entertainment