Library Director Joins National Conversation on Libraries
While attending the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Annual Conference in Montgomery, Library Director Patrick Bodily was invited to participate in the conference’s closing keynote talk, where renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma led a special celebration of libraries, library [...]
Museum Building Sale Approved
At Tuesday's meeting, the city council approved the sale of the Heritage Museum building for $750,000. The sale follows the building’s November 2025 listing and a public process that included a public hearing on the proposed sale. The Community Services [...]
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
September is National Preparedness Month, a good time to make sure you’re ready to receive important information when an emergency affects our community. Marion-Polk Alerts provides emergency notifications by text message, phone call, or email. Alerts may include severe weather, [...]
Get Involved in Your City
Want to help shape the future of Independence? The city has openings on two community boards, and we’re looking for residents who want to get involved and help guide decisions that affect our community. Budget Committee: 1 position Parks Board: [...]
Remembering September 11
Twenty-five years later, we remember September 11, 2001, and the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day. We honor the families who continue to carry that loss and the first responders and public safety personnel who showed extraordinary courage and service. [...]
Independence Police August Report
Have you been curious about what our officers have been up to all month? The Independence Police Department shares a sample of monthly calls for service to inform and educate community members about the work we do. In August 2026, [...]
Corvallis Road Paving Scheduled for September 8
We know road conditions along Corvallis Road have been rough, and we understand the frustration of traveling through the work area. Preparation and paving for the Corvallis Road Waterline Project will begin September 8 and continue through approximately September 18, [...]
Two Closed Parks to Reopen Through Community Support
Riverview Park and Independence Landing will reopen to the public on August 27, 2026, and remain open through December 31, 2026, following a $30,000 grant from the Friends of the Community Parks nonprofit to support park operations. The city is [...]
Heritage Museum Closure
Beginning August 26, 2026, the Independence Heritage Museum will be closed to the public until further notice due to insufficient funding. While the museum building is closed, the museum collection will continue to be cared for in secure, controlled storage [...]
Park Closure Update
Beginning August 24, 2026, the Independence Dog Park, Mt. Fir Park, Sunset Meadows Park, and Pfaff Park are closed to the public until further notice due to insufficient funding. These parks will remain closed dusk to dusk, and the city [...]
