News/Announcements Archive

Five area gardens will be featured on the 2nd annual Colours of the Rainbow Garden Tour & Outdoor Living Experience on June 12 to benefit Rainbow ...more details

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My name is Lee Rogers and I am the President of the Kansas City Society For Paranormal Reserach, or KCSPARE. We are a not for profit organization whose ...more details

The Community Development staff are conducting public meetings to gather citizen input on the needs in the community. The next meetings are: 11/6/07 at ...more details

The City of Independence, Mo is accepting applications for the FY2008-09 CDBG funding cycle. Applications for Public Service and Rehabilitation projects are ...more details

What is it? The Great Northwest Independence Neighborhood Initiative or "Initiative" is a process whereby residents can: Create a vision for their ...more details

The Kansas City Convention and Visitors’ Association (KCCVA) has announced Independence is a finalist for the inaugural Kansas City Visitors’ Choice Awards ...more details

Special events Saturday, May 5 at several tourism attractions and businesses will serve as the kick-off for celebrating President Harry Truman’s birthday. ...more details

The City will close Crackerneck Road between Linwood Avenue and 34th Street and the bridge over Crackerneck Creek from Wednesday, April 18 through Monday, June ...more details

The Harry S Truman Award for Public Service will be presented to former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10 on the steps of the ...more details

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Kofi Annan, outgoing Secretary-General of the United Nations, will give his last major speech in that position on Global Governance and the Role of the United ...more details

Did you know that some streets within the City of Independence are private streets that belong to the business or housing developments and are not maintained ...more details

Daniel Johnson, an alumnus of Truman High School 2006, will appear in a speaking role on the CBS television series “Ghost Whisperer” this coming Friday, ...more details

Want to hit two birds with one stone? Do you want to get ready for the next summer and take care of your Christmas shopping list at the same time? Thanks to ...more details

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Cub Scouting includes a variety of fun and exciting activities for boys in the first through fifth grades.

Desperate need for drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Independence area.For More Information call Betty Sue at 795-5289x201.

The First Church of God is having a Rummage Sale Sat. June 12 at the church 220 E. Elm Indep. We are renting out parking spaces for $10.00 each. It will be ...more details

Northern Blvd. United Methodist Church 1800 S. Northern Blvd. (Winner Rd & Northern Blvd.) 816-252-7977 Annual Rummage Sale Wednesday, May 5th - Friday, May 7th 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturday, May 8th 9:00am to 1:00pm

A detail oriented person is needed to answer phones, relaying messages to staff. Familiarity with Word would be helpful for data entry and record keeping. You ...more details

Wednesdays April 7 & 21 @10:30AM Parents and caregivers, bring your preschoolers for fun stories and songs! Trails West Branch Library 11401 E 23rd St 701-3483

How Poetry reflects our culture. Share your favorite poetry with Adjunct Professor Linda Strelluf from Avilla College. Friday April 9th @ 9am Trails West Branch Library 11401 E 23rd St Indep. Mo 701-3483

Toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers will enjoy listening to stories, rhymes, and songs! Great bonding time for you and your toddler! Fridays April 2,9,16 at 11AM Trails West Branch Library 11401 E 23rd St Independence, Mo 701-3483

KIDS! Make a rain stick out of recycled materials to celebrate April Showers and Earth Day! Saturday April 17th @ 11AM Trails West Branch Library 11401 E 23rd St 701-3483

Please contact the Volunteer Center to locate just the right opportunity for you. Working with children, seniors, or just being a part of a local event are only ...more details

SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE for children who are under the protection of the court. Ensure their rights under the law are met, that their interests are protected and ...more details

We invite you to come celebrat Easter with us! Lenten Bible Study, Saturdays, February 28 through April 10, 9:30-10:30am Lent Vacation Bible School Fun ...more details

Support group for parents and siblings grieving the death of a child of any age. Next meeting March 18, 2004, 7:30 p.m., Walnut Gardens RLDS Church, 1920l R.D. ...more details

Chili Supper First Church of God 220 E. Elm (1 block east of Noland) Saturday, February 28th, 2004 5 - 7 p.m. Public Welcome Free will donation

Begins Saturday February 21st with a Simulcast at the Church. 8 AM - Continental Breakfast 9 AM - Celebrative music and preparation 9 AM to Noon - Simulcast ...more details

St. Ann's PTO will be sponsoring a Las Vegas Night on Saturday, February 21st from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Mike Onka Memorial Hall in Sugar Creek. There will ...more details

Do you have the winter blahs? Cure them by planning to treat your sweetheart to an evening of music and dancing at St. Ann's. The dance will be held at St. ...more details

Christ United Methodist Church is having its first blood drive of 2004. The drive is Wednesday, February 4 from 2:15 to 6:15. Like any team, we can use a few more good arms. Call Rick DeBusk @ 461-1101 or stop by the church's Fellowship Hall to donate.

First Baptist Church invites everyone to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service on December 24th at 7:00 PM. The church is located at 500 W. Truman Road in Independence.

Do you like fun, food and friendly competition? All this and more are in store for you during Rainbow Center’s third annual WREATHS & WITS event to ...more details

Craft Fair, Church of God, 220 E. Elm. Oct. 20, 2007 9a.m.-4p.m. Lots of crafts for sale, lunch available to purchase. Linda 461-2853

WHERE: Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple
WHEN: May 5, 2007
DETAILS: Admission: $7 per person, $10 per couple; 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Music provided by a DJ. Refreshments will be provided.

WHERE: Thomas Hart Benton School, 429 S. Leslie
WHEN: May 5, 2007
DETAILS: Neighborhood Code Compliance Program clean-up from 8 to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)
WHEN: May 5, 2007
DETAILS: Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets $7 and $8.

WHERE: Hill Park, 2201 S. Maywood Ave.
WHEN: May 5, 2007
DETAILS: From 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. youths may ride a bicycle safety course, receive information on safe ...more details

WHERE: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)
WHEN: May 4, 2007
DETAILS: Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets $7 and $8.

WHERE: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Floor
WHEN: May 3, 2007
DETAILS: Study Session in Council Chambers beginning at 6 p.m. to review proposed budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.

WHERE: City Hall, Council Chambers, 111 E. Maple
WHEN: May 1, 2007 - 6:30 p.m.
DETAILS: Heritage Commission Meeting

WHERE: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
WHEN: April 26, 2007
DETAILS: Beginning at 6:30 p.m., weather permitting, advance reservations ...more details

WHERE: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Floor
WHEN: April 26, 2007
DETAILS: Meeting from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room D.

WHERE: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Floor
WHEN: April 26, 2007
DETAILS: Beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room D.

WHEN: January 20, 2007, Saturday at 2:00 PM
WHERE: Lee's Summit, Mid continent Public Library
DETAILS: Pamper yourself with your own home spa products you ...more details

WHEN: Decemebr 12
WHERE: City Council Chamber

WHEN: 12/12/2006
WHERE: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Level - Conference Room D

WHEN: Monday, December 11 at 11:30 am
WHERE: Truman Library
DETAILS: The outgoing Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, will give his last ...more details

WHEN: 12/9/2006
WHERE: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific
DETAILS: Reservation Needed: 325-7575; $7 adults/$5 children--Actress Nancy Eppert Portrays the Author; Frontier Celebration of Music, etc.

WHEN: 12/9/2006
WHERE: Independence Square
DETAILS: Santa Lucia will be at Scandinavia Place, shops will offer holiday specials and Santa will be on the ...more details

WHEN: December 9, 2006, Saturday at 1:00 PM
WHERE: Mid Continent Public Library
DETAILS: Come on out to the library to make three different kinds of Christmas ...more details

WHEN: December 8
WHERE:Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE corner of Truman & Noland Rd)
DETAILS: Children`s Production - Tickets: $3 to $5 - Information: 325-7367

WHEN: 12/5/2006
WHERE: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Level, Conference Room D
DETAILS: Contact: Larry Kaufman 325-7172

WHEN: December 5
WHERE: City Hall, 111 E. Maple, Ground Level, Council Chamber
DETAILS: Contact: Wendy Shay 325-7419 for more info.