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View ArticleCity leaders graduate from Kansas management program
Taking their leadership credentials to the next level, Independence Public Works Director Mike Passauer and Police Chief Jerry Harrison recently graduated from the Kansas Certified Public Manager (CPM)...
View ArticleCity Hall and Public Safety Facilities
The City Hall and Public Safety Facilities Feasibility Study and Master Plan documents are available online. These documents contain a report and a presentation detailing the options and the Steering...
View ArticleCity implements minor department reorganization
Independence City Manager Craig Whitehead recently announced some minor reorganization of responsibilities within the city’s departments to improve operational efficiencies and service quality.
View ArticleCity-hosted drill provides insight into disaster readiness
As winter temperatures officially debuted in southeast Kansas Thursday, approximately 40 civic and business leaders from throughout the region gathered to participate in a disaster-readiness exercise...
View ArticleCity honors employees for years of service
More than 230 collective years of service were recognized Saturday evening at the City of Independence’s annual employee service awards banquet.
View ArticleFirst Aid/CPR certification course
An American Heart Association First Aid/CPR certification course will be offered at City Hall this Saturday, December 16th at 9 AM. The cost is $25. Please email KellyP@IndependenceKs.gov to pre-register.
View ArticlePlanning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
If you live inside the City limits and are interested in serving on the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals you may fill out an application and return it to the City Manager's Office by January...
View ArticleIncoming city commissioners complete orientation
Last week, recently elected Independence City Commissioners Louis Ysusi and Leonhard Caflisch received an inside perspective into the operations of municipal government and had the opportunity to walk...
View ArticleIHPRC
If you live inside the City limits and are interested in serving on the Independence Historic and Preservation Commission you may fill out an application and return it to the City Manager's Office by...
View ArticleCongratulations Sarah Pouncil!
Sarah Pouncil was presented a Lifesaving Award at First Friday this morning for outstanding performance and heroic actions at the Down Home Family Restaurant. Sarah has rendered lifesaving aid to...
View ArticleCity to launch 2018 downtown building safety efforts
In an effort to ensure the safety and structural integrity of commercial properties in the central business district, the City of Independence building inspector and fire chief will soon begin a...
View ArticleQuarterly City operations report now available on the website
As one more effort to keep community residents informed on municipal government activity, the City of Independence has posted its 2017 3rd Quarter Operating Report.
View ArticleFirst Aid/CPR Certification Course
A First Aid/CPR certification course will be offered at City Hall on Saturday, February 3rd at 9 AM. The cost is $25 which must be paid by noon, Friday, February 2, 2018 in the City Clerk's Office, 811...
View ArticlePark Board Applications
Applications are being received for a position on the Park Board until February 15, 2018.
View ArticleCity launching new emergency alert system
The City has launched an enhanced citizen alert service to be used in times of emergency. The new notification system will allow the City to communicate quickly and efficiently with community residents...
View ArticlePeter Pan Road project making progress
As progress continues Peter Pan Road improvements north of Main Street, City Manager Craig Whitehead reports significant milestones have been achieved.
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