Indy Fire/EMS names promotes lieutenant

    Independence Fire/EMS Chief Shawn Wallis has announced the promotion of Keith Matlock to the rank of lieutenant within the department.

   Matlock works under the direction of Captain Keith Copithke, and in his new role, he w...

Washington School housing plan approved for tax credits

   The City of Independence and Cohen-Esrey Development Group, LLC have announced the long-anticipated senior housing development at the former Washington School site is moving forward, thanks to the recent award of federal tax credits.

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Downtown Art and Culture Advisory Board Applications Due June 1, 2017

Applications are being accepted at the City Manager’s Office for the Downtown Art and Culture Advisory Board until June 1, 2017. All positions are recommended by the Mayor and subject to approval by the Governing Body. Download an application at...

Park Board Application -- Due June 1, 2017

Applications are being accepted at the City Manager's Office for the Park Board until January 30, 2017. All positions are recommended by the Mayor and subject to approval by the Governing Body. Download an application at the included link.

Whitehead named Independence City Manager

   The Independence City Commissioners have announced the selection of Craig Whitehead, of American Fork, Utah, as the new Independence city manager. He will assume the position June 8.

   Mayor Fred Meier and fellow Commissione...

Consumer Confidence Report

The 2017 Consumer Confidence Report for Calendar Year 2016 is now available to download at the attached link.

Fire Hydrant Flushing

City crews will start flushing hydrants starting Monday, May 8th for approximately six weeks.  Residents who notice City of Independence Water Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running into the street may think that the City...

Welcome To Independence Brochure

This brochure provides useful information for residents of Independence. You may download it here, or pick one up at City Hall.