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  1. Latest News

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  1. LeafPickup

    2025-2026 Leaf Pickup

    Read on...
  2. Welcoming America

    City of Independence one of 10 chosen for America’s Rural Welcoming Initiative

    City of Independence Selected as One of 10 Communities Nationwide for Welcoming America’s Rural Welcoming Initiative Read on...
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  1. Love Kansas. Live Indy. It’s time to come home. Graphic with Kansas outline on green background.

    Declare Your Independence. Break free from the traffic, the noise, the grind. If the big city was your teenage dream and your perspective has changed a bit as a more mature adult, it’s time to come home.

  2. AWOL

    Many dogs and cats await loving homes at the AWOL animal Shelter

    Contact them today at 620-331-7931 or stop by 116 S. 23rd St.

  3. Join our Emergency Services Team

    Join our Emergency Services Team

    If you're looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive environment, the City of Independence just might be the place for you. Click here to find out more.

  4. Independence Land Bank Property Donation

    Independence Land Bank Property Donation

    If you own property in Independence (house, commercial building, vacant lot, etc.) consider donating it to the Independence Land Bank. Call 620-332-2536 for more information.

  5. Recycling

    Recycling & Bulky Item Drop off for City Residents

    The City Sanitation yard at 21st and Maple offers the following services: Recycling is available the 1st Saturday of the month from 8 AM to Noon and every Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM. Bulky items can be dropped off the 1st Saturday of the month and every Thursday & Friday from 8 AM to Noon.

  1. 1 Love Kansas. Live Indy. It’s time to come home. Graphic with Kansas outline on green background.
  2. 2 AWOL
  3. 3 Join our Emergency Services Team
  4. 4 Independence Land Bank Property Donation
  5. 5 Recycling
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  1. Tue, Feb. 3

    1. Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
  2. Thu, Feb. 12

    1. City Commission Meeting
  1. Mon, Feb. 16

    1. Washington's Birthday - Presidents Day
  2. Wed, Feb. 18

    1. Special Commission Meeting
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    1. City Commission Meeting
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  • Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchel Zoo
    The staff of Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo are proud of the history that surrounds us and we take our stewardship seriously.Learn more about the zoo
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  • Central Park Sports Complex
    Discover what Central Park Sports Complex has to offer.Read more about the complex
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  1. City of Independence, KS

  2. 120 N 6th Street

  3. Independence, KS 67301

  1. Phone: 620-332-2500

  2. Fax: 620-332-2511

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