The Independence Gazette

02/07/2024

02/04/2024

Thanks to Tony Sommer for sharing his views and ideas about Independence with voters. Please read, share, and encourage everyone you know to vote on Tuesday!

02/03/2024

Fantastic February weather forecast for Election Day! Please spend the weekend reminding your family, friends, and neighbors to get out the vote on Tuesday ⭐ 🇺🇸 ⭐

02/02/2024

We would like to thank Kenneth Love for sharing his experience and ideas for making Independence a better place to live with Independence voters. Please encourage everyone to vote on Tuesday, February 6!

02/02/2024

Thanks to John Perkins for taking his time to share his thoughts and views with Independence voters. Please read and share with people you know in that district, and don't forget to vote next Tuesday!

01/08/2024

There's an important election in Independence on February 6. If you're not registered to vote you need to register by Wednesday, January 10. You can register online at the link below:
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register
Please spread the word!

12/05/2023

Support Local Talent 🤩

Based on Confusion - Dancing With A GhostFrom the debut EP 'And Then Everything Changed'Produced by: Jordan Birk, Nathalie Colindres, Addi Miller, and Icarus...

12/04/2023

08/30/2023

08/20/2023

It’s HOT 😓! For those that need a place to cool down, the Sermon Center is available from 12-6 PM today, Aug. 20.

Be sure to drink plenty of water 💧
Avoid outdoor activities 🌇
Watch for heat-related illnesses 🤒
And don't leave pets 🐶🐱 or people 👶👵👴 in the car 🚘 , even for a minute 🕐.

06/22/2023

These workshops for appealing your Property Tax Reassesments can be attended on Zoom.

05/31/2023

Inter-City has lost a legend :'(

03/24/2023

Narcan available at no cost to residents of Independence

Drug addiction, also known as a substance use disorder, is a chronic disease of the brain that can happen to anyone. If a friend or family member is struggling with opioid addiction, an overdose can happen quickly. Narcan is available for free to Independence residents. Call 816-325-7186 for more information.

02/14/2023

Due to the passing of our former Sugar Creek Mayor John "Jack" O'Renick yesterday, the Community Potluck next Tuesday, February 14th has been cancelled. Any Sugar Creek resident that may want to attend his services, please follow the link below for location and times. Our sincere condolences to the O'Renick family and friends.🙏
https://www.speakschapel.com/memorials/john-orenick/5136430/index.php

12/26/2022

Our Children’s Mercy East location (including Urgent Care and clinics) is closed Monday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 2 – and possibly longer – due to weather-related water damage.

12/20/2022

A Warming Site will be available at the Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, today, Dec. 19, through Thursday, Dec. 22 from 8 AM to 7:30 PM.

Those needing overnight regional resources will be provided additional contact information at the Sermon Center.

Cold weather will be in our area for a significant period. Please take precautions to protect yourself, your pets, and your property from harm.