Independence trains the next generation of computer scientists with new coding program
Training the next generation of computer scientists is happening at the Independence Public Library. Thanks to a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation awarded to Indy Idea Hub and facilitated by the Independence and Monmouth Public [...]
F Street Bridge Lights Signal Project Completion
Lights, cement, bridge! The F Street bridge is now officially connected to the power grid. This exciting step marks project completion on this pivotal piece of infrastructure in our city. As the only crossing on the South Fork of Ash [...]
Vote for Local Youth Coding League Teams
The votes are in and we have not one, but two teams moving on! The winning Community Favorite project for the library’s Idea Hub Central 5th & 6th-grade team is “Donut Demons” and the 7th & 8th-grade team moving on is “TheLoneSnail”. [...]
City Staff Visit Central High School
Last week, our City Planner, Fred Evander, and Communications Director, Emmanuel Goicochea, visited a Central High School government class to engage students about our upcoming Central Talmadge Plan. When asked what they desired to see in this neighborhood, they simply [...]
Notice of proposed modification to the methodology for calculating system development charges
Pursuant to ORS 223.304 (6) & (7), public notice is hereby given of the City of Independence’s intent to change the methodology for calculating System Development Charges (SDCs) for water services. A public hearing on the new methodology is scheduled [...]
Independence Leaf Pickup Program on Hold
NOTICE: Our leaf pickup program is currently ON HOLD due to a malfunction on our machinery. The city is doing everything possible to fix the problem, but in the meantime, you can still dispose of any excess leaves using your [...]
Independence Receives Grant for Chestnut Street Bridge Design
The city of Independence has been awarded $320,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the final design and engineering of the Chestnut Street Bridge. The funding comes from the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA), which is [...]
Watch our Downtown Parking Experience Community Meeting Recap Video
Did you miss our Downtown Parking Experience community meeting? No worries! You can access the video recap on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkD47I7w7EI https://youtu.be/OF2PQadpvO8 ¿No pudiste venir a nuestra reunión comunitaria Downtown Parking Experience? ¡No hay problema! [...]
Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season Through New Gift Program
This holiday season, give the gift of Independence with the Independence Wooden Nickel! Each nickel is worth $5 towards your purchase of $5 or more at any redemption location. Participating businesses will also be marked with special signage on their [...]
City of Sweet Home Visits Independence
Last week, members of our city staff and Mayor McArdle met with representatives from the city of Sweet Home, Oregon, to share Independence's story of success and explore the roadmap we took to get there. It was an excellent opportunity [...]
