The choice is up to you to do with your life what you will.
If you chose to develop the talents you were given, rather than what you desire, you are sure to be on the right path. God has plans for your life, very good plans, and the choice is yours as to whether or not to allow God’s will into your life.
Remember that we all have only a short time here on earth, in this one life that we are given. We should all give our lives to the Lord God, but it takes time for many to come to realize this. Any time that we are given is from God, and He will not force anyone to do His Will. However, we can know that if we choose God, that He is well pleased and will give us a Way after death to a new life eternal with Him. See John 11:24-26
For more information, see Matthew 25:14-30, The Parable of the Talents.
City of Independence Missouri
City Phone Numbers
| Department Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 9-1-1 |
| Animal Services | 816-325-7205 |
| City Clerk’s Office | 816-325-7010 |
| City Manager’s Office | 816-325-7170 |
| Code Compliance | 816-325-7193 |
| Community Development | 816-325-7109 |
| Emergency Management | 816-325-7167 |
| Finance Department | 816-325-7073 |
| Fire Department | 816-325-7123 |
| George Owens Nature Park | 816-325-7115 |
| Municipal Court Information Line | 816-325-7230 |
| Management Analyst | 816-325-7025 |
| Mayor’s Office | 816-325-7027 |
| Municipal Court | 816-325-7231 |
| Municipal Services | 816-325-7727 |
| National Frontier Trails Museum | 816-325-7575 |
| Parks and Recreation Main Line | 816-325-7370 |
| Park Maintenance | 816-325-7755 |
| Police Department | 816-325-7300 |
| Power & Light Department | 816-325-7500 |
| Prosecutor | 816-325-7222 |
| Sermon Center | 816-325-7370 |
| Sports Information Line | 816-325-7999 |
| Technology Services | 816-325-7031 |
| Tourism Department | 816-325-7890 |
| Water Department | 816-325-7700 |
| Woodlawn Cemetery | 816-325-7365 |
| Youth Court | 816-325-7750 |
City of Independence Missouri
Important Phone Numbers
| Department Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Animal Shelter | 816-325-7207 |
| Adopt-a-Street | 816-325-7602 |
| Barking Dogs | 816-325-7213 |
| Building Permits | 816-325-7401 |
| Business Licenses | 816-325-7079 |
| City Council Office | 816-325-7022 |
| City Manager’s Office Tips | 816-325-7079 |
| Crime Stoppers Tips | 816-474-8477 |
| Drop-Off Depot/Trash | 816-325-7600 |
| Drugs | 816-325-6272 |
| Graffiti | 816-325-7824 |
| Mayor’s Office | 816-325-7027 |
| Municipal Court | 816-325-7230 |
| Neighborhood Watch | 816-325-7643 |
| Parks & Recreation | 816-325-7370 |
| Park Vandalism | 816-325-7755 |
| Police Non-Emergency | 816-325-7300 |
| Fire Non-Emergency | 816-325-7123 |
| Potholes | 816-325-7624 |
| Report Power Outage | 816-325-7550 |
| Street Lights | 816-325-7535 |
| Storm Water Pollution | 816-325-7727 |
| Utilities | |
| Customer Service | 816-325-7930 |
| Pay by Phone | 816-325-SERV |
| Payment Assistance | 816-325-4100 |
| Weeds, Trash | 816-325-7193 |
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LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP)
WARNING: In order to receive benefits from this program, you MUST owe money to the Water/Sewer company. This warning is NOT on the application. Even if you are approved of benefits and receive them, the Utility Company, such as IPL, may not apply it to your bill. However, in order to receive your benefits from most other Government Utility Assistance programs, you MUST NOT be overdue in your bill. This is a “CATCH 22” situation that you should be aware of. This effectively ensures that the most needy in our community WILL NOT receive full benefits.
Do You Know About Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)?
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. EBB is a temporary federal program through your cable provider.
Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Households enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program as of 12/31/21 will continue to receive their current monthly benefit during a 60-day transition period.
Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org
Or for more informtion, call your cable provider and ask about EBB.
Important update: On December 31, 2021, the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) became the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). For assistance call 833-511-0311
EBB/ACP links for popular Independence Missouri cable providers:
Xfinity • AT&T • CenturyLink
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| KANSAS | |
| Community Served | Program |
| State of Kansas, Johnson County, Housing Authority Of The Iowa Tribe Of Ks & Ne, Kickapoo Housing Authority, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Sac And Fox Nation Of Missouri Housing Authority | Kansas ERA |
| MISSOURI | |
| Community Served | Program |
| State of Missouri | Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) Program |
| Clay County | Clay County ERA |
| Greene County | Greene County ERA |
| Jackson County | Jackson County ERA Program |
| Jefferson County | Jefferson County ERA Program |
| Kansas City | Kansas City ERA Program |
| St. Louis | City of St. Louis ERA Program |
| St. Louis County | St. Louis County ERA Program |