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7

Canceled

Heritage Commission, April 7, 2026

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
6:00pm
Independence Municipal Commons
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide

Apr

8

Active

Independence Tree Commission

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
5:30pm
Vaile Mansion
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Board and Commission Meeting

Apr

11

Active

Festival of Color Youth Art Show

Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00am
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
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Apr

14

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Art Class

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5:30pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
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News & Updates

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👁 City Manager Finalist Troy Anderson stands in front of logo flame on wall

Troy Anderson Named Independence City Manager

The City of Independence has selected Troy Anderson to be the next City Manager following a months-long national search. Anderson will begin in the role on April 13.

Mar 13, 2026
Announcements, Council Action, Personnel
👁 Council members holding shovels at groundbreaking a fire station in front of a fire truck

Fire Station #8 breaks ground

Mayor Rory Rowland, City Council members, Fire Chief Jimmy Walker, and Independence Fire Department personnel joined community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony held at the new Fire Station #8 location on South Powell Road near M-78 on Tuesday, March 3.

Mar 03, 2026
Announcements, Events, Official Statements
👁 A tri-colored flame with red, grey blue and navy, with a red star at the bottom sits above the word Independence. Missouri is centered below it with red stars on each end and A Great American Story below it.

City Manager Finalists Announced

The City of Independence has selected four experienced municipal leaders as finalists in its search for the next City Manager, following a nationwide recruitment process.

Feb 23, 2026
Announcements, Personnel
👁 Image of hockey players playing hockey at Cable Dahmer Arena. Spectators watching in the background.

Independence and Mavs Announce Extension

The Kansas City Mavericks and the City of Independence proudly announce a three-year extension to their long-time partnership at Cable Dahmer Arena. This third contract extension continues the agreement through the 2028-2029 ECHL Season.

Feb 11, 2026
Announcements, Parks and Recreation

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20201 E. Jackson Drive, Independence, MO 64057