City/ICC Access Channel has moved to Channel 12Information regarding the City and ICC can be found on Cablevision Channel 12.
Stage 2 -- Water Warning More...As per our Water Conservation Plan the City needs to implement Stage 2 (Water Warning). This stage will place in effect the following actions:
1. An odd/even lawn watering system will be imposed on City residents. Residents with odd-numbered addresses will water on odd days, even addresses will water on even days.
2. Outdoor water use, including lawn watering and car washing, will be restricted to before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
3. Golf courses will restrict watering to tees and greens after sunset.
4. Refilling of swimming pools will be allowed one day a week after sunset.
5. Waste of water will be prohibited.
For more information click the "More..." link above.
Diversity Newsletter More...Check out the latest Diversity Newsletter at the "More..." link above.
Fair Housing HotlinesThe City of Independence will assist persons who may be experiencing discrimination in housing on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, familial status or handicap. If you feel that you have been discriminated against for any of these reasons, call the numbers on the hotline. Housing Discrimination Hotline -- 1.900.669.9777; KS Human Rights Commission -- 913.296.3206; City of Independence -- 620.332.2500.
ADA Resolution More...In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Independence, Kansas, will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its sevices, programs, or activities. Click on "More..." above to read the entire resolution.
Nixle Storm Warning System More...If you would like to receive storm warning text messages on your cellular phone please go to www.Nixle.com and sign up for this free service. Be sure to pick City of Independence as your local agency. Click on "More..." above to go to the nixle site.
Designated Storm SheltersThe designated storm shelters are Memorial Hall/Civic Center, City Hall and the basement of the judicial center (Sheriff's Office).
All Residential Trash Must Be BaggedDid you know that each sanitation employee assigned to the back of the truck lifts around 10,000 pounds of trash per day? City code requires that residential trash containers be no larger than 32 gallons and that all trash is bagged. Due to potential injuries from lifting heavy cans loose trash will no longer be picked up. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us reduce potential injuries to our employees!
IBRC More...Interested in starting a new business and not sure where to start? Need help with an existing business? Check the "more" link to check out the IBRC for assistance.
Remington the Fire Dog Blog More...Greetings to all. My name is “Remington the Fire Dog” and I work with the Independence Ks. Fire Department in the Public Relations and Fire Prevention Education fields. Click on "More..." above to check my latest monthly fire safety blog!
Employee Gmail Link More...Click on the "more" link above to log in to your City email account.
Community Video Now Online More...Follow the link on "More..." above to view the community video.
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