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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Thursday, March 30 An Evening with NYT Bestselling Author Heather Gudenkauf – 6:30 pm

Evening with Heather Gudenkauf

The author of this year’s One Book Indee selection returns to the Independence Public Library to share her personal story of becoming a writer and how her home state of Iowa, a toy box, a footpath, and a library paved the way. Those in attendanc...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Wednesday, March 29 Blood Drive* – 9:00 am-1:00 pm @ Jr/Sr High School

Blood Drive

In partnership with the ICSD National Honor Society and the American Red Cross, sign up online to donate blood at the Independence Junior/Senior High School. Blood drive will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and appointments can be made online at http...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Tuesday, March 28 Writers’ Group – 6:00 pm

Writers Group

The Independence Area Writers’ Group provides a community for writers to share their works and encourage one another. Join us at the Independence Public Library as we share our writing and discuss new ideas! Call 319-334-2470 or email i...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Monday, March 27 Book Discussion – 6:30 pm

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Interested in conversation and interaction? Join the Independence Public Library to discuss One Book Indee read-alike, The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf! Enjoy refreshments and share your thoughts on the novel! For more information, email ...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

Story Time – 9:30 am

Story Time

Story time is an introduction to the magic of books and reading. Have fun at the Independence Public Library with rhymes, stories, and movements while developing early literacy skills. For more information, email iplprograms@gmail.com or...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Community Survey 2023

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A random selection of Independence residents have received this survey in the mail already.  However, residents that weren't randomly selected may participate by completing the survey on-line by clicking on Additional Info to be taken to the webs...

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Police Department Job Opening

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The Independence Police Department is currently recruiting for the position of a full-time Police Officer.  The full application packet can be viewed as a PDF document by clicking on Additional Info. 

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Fire Department Part-Time Job Opening

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The Fire Department is currently recruiting for the position of Part-Time Fire Driver.  The application packet is available as a PDF document by clicking on Additional Info.  The first review of applications will be on March 31, 2023. &a...

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Trash/Recycling Issue Report Form

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We have heard from citizens that there are ongoing issues with Trash/Recycling Service here in Independence. We want to quantify and track the issues so that when the renewal of the contract comes up, we have data to analyze and consider as we work throug...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Open Burning Notice

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Spring Open Burning - April 1 - 30, 2023

Chapter 105.5(2)(B) OPEN BURNING RESTRICTED. Backyard burning will be permitted (not including garbage) at dwellings of four family units or less. Backyard burning shall only be done April 1st through the 30th in th...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Holiday Closing

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City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023, in observance of Good Friday.

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Posted on: December 27, 2022

Waste Management Info

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The 2023 Waste Management calendar is now available by clicking on Additional Info for a PDF version.  More calendars are available at City Hall during normal business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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