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Independence Police Swear-in New Leadership

The Independence Police Department recently celebrated a momentous occasion as it welcomed several new leaders into key roles during a swearing-in ceremony. Juventino "Tino" Banuelos was inaugurated as the new Chief of Police, bringing a wealth of experience and a [...]

January 2, 2025|

A Year in Review 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all this year has brought to our community. From improving our parks to making key infrastructure upgrades and keeping you informed every step of the way, Independence [...]

December 27, 2024|

City Staff Give Back This Holiday Season

This week, city staff became Santa's little helpers by volunteering at the Polk County Family & Community Outreach Holiday Assistance Program! We had a blast shopping for gifts and packaging boxes filled with holiday cheer for kids in our community. [...]

December 13, 2024|

Public Safety Fee Coming January 2025

On June 11, 2024, the Independence City Council adopted the city’s budget, which includes a new public safety fee aimed at enhancing local law enforcement services and ensuring long-term community safety. Starting in January 2025, the fee will be set [...]

December 5, 2024|

Independence Secures EDA Grant for Water Project

Independence, OR — The city of Independence has been awarded a $440,318 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the 2023 Disaster Supplemental Funding program. This significant investment will support critical planning and preliminary design work [...]

December 5, 2024|

Update on the Indy Works App

We want to let you know that the Indy Works app is currently disabled due to ongoing issues with our current vendor. Our team is fully aware of the situation and is working hard to bring a new and improved [...]

December 5, 2024|

Traffic Notice: Tree Maintenance on Main Street

Traffic Notice: Tree Maintenance on Main Street Wright Tree Service is conducting tree maintenance along Main Street until December 6, 2024. Crews are working south of the city limits, continuing past the intersection with River Road, and finishing just south [...]

December 4, 2024|
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