Safe Exchange Zones Now Available at Independence Civic Center
Have you heard of a Safe Exchange Zone? Dallas, Monmouth, and Independence now have dedicated zones that are safe and secure (24-hour video surveillance) for residents to conduct personal exchanges, such as child custody, or e-commerce transactions, such as buy/sell/trade. [...]
Independence Days Wristbands Now on Sale
Independence Days wristbands are now on sale! Each wristband is $5 for persons ages six and up. Avoid the lines and get yours today at one of the following locations: Independence Civic Center (M-F, 8 - 11:30 AM& 12:30 [...]
Independence Library Builds Early Learning Cottage
Last year, the Independence Public Library was awarded a GO Kids Grant from the Jerome S. and Barbara Bischoff Library sub-fund of the Oregon Community Foundation to create and expand an Early Learning Hub in the children’s section of the [...]
Local Businesses Awarded Small Event Grant
Earlier this year, the City of Independence created a mini-grant program to help businesses create new or expanded events and promotions that would help bring more customers to their business. Using ARPA (American Rescue Plan) dollars, this grant program was [...]
Longtime Heritage Museum Volunteer Shares Her Story
https://youtu.be/WskV8K_DXt4 Lois Martin moved to Independence 20 years ago and later became involved in the Independence Heritage Museum Society as a volunteer. Having been involved with the museum society for two decades, serving in various capacities, Lois has seen [...]
Inventory of Potential Unhoused Camping Locations: City Council Work Session
WHAT: Inventory of Potential Unhoused Camping Locations: City Council Work Session WHEN: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 @ 5:45 PM WHERE: Independence Civic Center House Bill 3115 requires cities to allow community members to sleep and rest on public property — with [...]
TRAFFIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY DRIVEWAY CLOSURE ON OSPREY LANE
TRAFFIC NOTICE: There will be a driveway closure to the Osprey Lane public parking lot starting this week that will last for a couple of weeks while concrete is replaced. The south driveway is still open for access to the [...]
What Housing Types Best Suit Independence?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldqow82VprM For the past several months, the City of Independence has assessed our community's current and future housing needs. So far, this analysis has determined that Independence: - Has become increasingly unaffordable for certain members of our [...]
