Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Begin
Our crews started work this week at the wastewater treatment plant on a waterline realignment. This is the beginning of upgrades that include a new screened headworks, which removes large debris from incoming wastewater to protect equipment, improve treatment [...]
From Books to Backhoes: Indy Public Works Day
Our public works crew booked it to the library for Indy Public Works Day! Rain didn’t stop families from touching trucks, honking horns, climbing into the driver’s seat, and connecting with the crews who keep our infrastructure running. Thanks [...]
Wastewater Lagoon Maintenance Continues
Public Works skimmed the wastewater lagoons this week and last week. A vacuum truck removed built-up materials, including fats, oils, grease, and biosolids, which were then hauled to a landfill. This essential work made a noticeable dent in the [...]
Community Turns Out for Stormwater Master Plan Open House
Last week, we hosted our first Stormwater Master Plan Open House, and we appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by, ask questions, and learn more about how stormwater moves through our community. Stormwater systems do a lot [...]
Regional Cooperative Project Award Honors Wall That Heals
Last week at the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments annual award banquet, The Wall That Heals in Independence was honored with the 2025 Regional Cooperative Project Award. Bringing this traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Oregon was [...]
Independence Police Release Monthly Report
Have you been curious about what our officers have been up to all month? The Independence Police Department is sharing a sample of the calls for service each month to inform and educate community members on the work we do. [...]
Key Takeaways from the City’s Annual Financial Audit
The city of Independence recently completed its annual independent financial audit. The report helps ensure transparency and accountability in how public funds are managed. Here are several key takeaways: Independent auditors issued a clean opinion The city received a clean [...]
Notice of Public Hearing – SDC Update
Intent to Update the City of Independence’s System Development Charge (SDC) Methodologies for Parks. The City of Independence hereby issues public notice, pursuant to ORS 223.304 (6) and (7), of its intent to change the methodology for calculating SDCs for [...]
Independence Police Connect with Students at Career Fair
The Independence Police department had a great time meeting students at the Criminal Justice Career Fair at Western Oregon University! It was great connecting with future public safety professionals, answering questions, and sharing what it’s like to serve the [...]
Books, Laughs, and Hard-Hitting Questions
Yesterday, we had a great time visiting Ash Creek Elementary School as part of their Guest Celebrity Reader event celebrating literacy. Mayor Kate Schwarzler and Police Chief Banuelos joined students and read some of their favorite children's books, helping [...]
