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The City of Independence regularly shares important updates, information, and news with our residents and stakeholders. This page has a listing of the latest articles available for you to read as you have time.

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A reporter in a red shirt stands outside of the sensory activation trailer, a black van

City of Independence brings a mobile sensory room to SantaCaliGon Festival

This year’s SantaCaliGon Festival will now have a sensory activation trailer on site to assist families with sensory needs that may need a short break from the activity.

Aug 31, 2023
Events, Family Activities
A box of Narcan, a small white bottle with a yellow base, sits on top of a pile of papers discussing drug addiction and treatment options

City of Independence marks International Overdose Awareness Day with community outreach, free Narcan

Do you know 1 in 5 drug overdose deaths in Jackson County are children under the age of 15? The City of Independence is marking International Overdose Awareness Day by providing free Narcan and overdose awareness information at various locations on Aug. 30 and 31.

Aug 29, 2023
Events
Fall yellow leaves along the left with the blue Independence logo in the upper left corner. Mark your calendar is on the right with a blue sky in the background.

Palmer Center Activities and Events for September

We have a great list of events and activities at the Palmer Senior Center.

Aug 25, 2023
Events, Seniors
Cooling Site Activated, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion. Image of the side of the Sermon Center Building with a sun flair over it and City of Independence logo.

Cooling Site available Aug. 19-22, 2023

As we prepare for yet another heat wave, the City of Independence is opening the Roger T. Sermon Community Center as a designated Cooling Site to provide relief.

Aug 17, 2023
Announcements
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What to expect with the upcoming rate restoration

Beginning in October, customers will see changes in their electric bill from Independence Power & Light. The changes reflect a return to 2012 rates, which were before previous City Council's adopted a series of 6% cumulative discounts.

Aug 16, 2023
Announcements, Council Action
Independence Fire printed in white on the side of a red fire engine

City of Independence appoints Interim Fire Chief

The City of Independence is thrilled to announce the appointment of Charles Lauss to Interim Fire Chief of the Independence Fire Department. He will begin in his position immediately.

Aug 01, 2023
Announcements, Personnel