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INDEPENDENCE WEATHER

Helpful Information

The choice is yours—what you do with your life is up to you, but there is a path that leads to purpose and meaning.

If you choose to develop the talents God gave you — rather than only following your own desires—you set yourself on a strong and meaningful path. God has good plans for your life, and it is your choice whether to align yourself with His will.

We each have only a short time here on earth. Every moment is a gift from God. He does not force anyone to follow His will, but if we choose Him, He is pleased. Regardless, He provides a Way to eternal life with Him after death. The choice is yours to embrace this Way or not (John 11:24-26).

For more insight, see The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30).

City of Independence Missouri Links

State of Missouri

  • Missouri Resource Guide The help you need for a better future (July 2025) — Resource for meeting basic needs, employment support, and vital services in Missouri

    There are many resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Transportation

  • Kansas City Area Transit Authority KCATA Application for Certifying Agency Status Persons with Disabilities Reduced Fare Program Application
    Mobility Services
  • KCATA RideKC Freedom

    Arranging a trip
    Call (816) 842-9070 to schedule your trip. Have the following information ready:
    Your RideKC Freedom/Share-A-Fare identification number
    The day and date you want to travel
    The time you need to arrive at your destination or your appointment time
    The time you want to return
    The complete street address of your destination

    Cost
    Medicaid: If you qualify, no-cost transportation may be available for qualified non-emergency Medicaid appointments. Please tell the coordinator that you are scheduling a Medicaid trip and give your Medicaid number.
    ADA Eligible Trips: $4.00 Fare NOTE: ADA Complementary Paratransit is Zero Fare until June 1, 2026.
    Non-ADA Eligible Trips: Use Freedom On-Demand. Click here to learn more.

  • City of Independence, MO

    The City of Independence offers two types of service, an ADA paratransit service called IndeAccess and for older adults called IndeAccess+.

    To utilize these services you must first go through the eligibility process. For questions about how to apply for and use the services please call (816) 842-9070, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4:45pm NOTE: ADA Complementary Paratransit is Zero Fare until June 1, 2026.

  • IRIS: On-demand transit in KCMO IRIS is an app-based, on-demand service provided by Kansas City, MO., in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, zTrip, and RideCo.
    Hours of Service: 4 am - 11 pm, 7 days a week
    Click here for Web trip booking
    or book by phone: 816-205-8221
  • Johnson County Kansas Transit

City of Independence Missouri
City Phone Numbers
General Departments

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 816-325-7700
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
Frequently Used Numbers Directory

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
Snow removal 816-325-SNOW
816-325-7669
Street Lights 816-325-7535
Storm Water Pollution 816-325-7727
Utilities
  Customer Service 816-325-7930
  Pay by Phone 816-325-SERV
816-325-7378
  Payment Assistance 816-325-4100
Weeds, Trash 816-325-7193

Other Housing Information

Budgetting Help

If you’re looking to get ahead financially or get control of your budget, consider learning about:

The 7 Baby Steps Explained – Dave Ramsey

YouTube Version

The 7 Baby Steps:

  1. Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 for a starter emergency fund.
  2. Baby Step 2: Pay off all debt (except the home) using the debt snowball method (smallest to largest balance).
  3. Baby Step 3: Save 3–6 months of living expenses in a fully funded emergency fund.
  4. Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement plans.
  5. Baby Step 5: Save for children’s college education.
  6. Baby Step 6: Pay off the home mortgage early.
  7. Baby Step 7: Build wealth and give.

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