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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Traffic Notice: Lane Closure on Hoffmann Rd
Pacific Power will install an FAA light on a utility pole on Hoffmann Rd on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The work will require a single-lane closure between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Traffic control measures will be in place to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]