Modified Zoo Hours Through June 13, 2021

Due to short staffing at Ralph Mitchell Zoo, the City of Independence has announced modified zoo hours in effect for the next four weeks. New daily hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from now through Sunday, June 13. The modified hours will allow zoo personne...

Independence Farmers and Makers Market Board Opening

We currently have an opening on the Independence Farmers and Makers Market Board. Applications are due by Noon on May 21, 2021.

The Market shall be governed by a board consisting of three (3) members. Each member shall serve for a term of four (4) years. O...

Independence Recreation Commission Board Opening

We currently have an opening on the Independence Recreation Commission (IHPRC). Applications are due by Noon on June 18, 2021. 

For more information contact Brent Julian at 620-331-0260 or brentjulian5@yahoo.com.

Applications are due by Noon on Jun...

IHPRC Board Openings

We currently have openings on the Independence Historic Preservation and Research Commission (IHPRC). Applications are due by Noon on May 21, 2021. 

The Independence Historic Preservation and Resource Commission shall consist of seven members who ...

We're Hiring!

We have the following positions open:  Zoo Supervisor; Zookeeper I, Ride Operators/Ticket Sellers/Concessions; Dispatcher/Clerk I; Patrol Officer I; Firefighter I/EMT; and Mobile Intensive Care Technician/FFI (Paramedic).  For more infor...

Tree Board Opening

We currently have openings on the Tree Board.  The purpose of this division is to honor the city's rich history of enjoying and preserving local natural resources, and to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare ...

Electrical Board Opening

We currently have an opening on the Electrical Board. Applications are due by Noon on May 21, 2021. Applicants must be licensed by the City as an electrician. The Electrical Board interprets the provisions of the National Electrical Code, and studies and ...

Library Board of Trustee Opening

We currently have an opening on the Library Board of Trustees. Applications are due by Noon on May 21, 2021. The Independence Library District Board of Trustees is responsible for the library budget, library operations, and library progr...

City updates criteria for utility payment hardship rates

City updates criteria for utility payment hardship rates

At its April 8 meeting, the Independence City Commission adopted an ordinance modifying its program offering utility payment hardship rates for low-income residents. The modifications redef...