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  1. Home

  2. Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Board
      2. Board Membership Applications
      3. Board of Adjustments
      4. Library Board of Directors
      5. Municipal Light Plant Board of Trustees
      6. Planning & Zoning Commission
    2. Code of Ordinances
      1. Code Updates
    3. Departments
      1. Administration
        1. City Clerk-Treasurer's Office
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Current City Projects
        4. Employment Opportunities
        5. Organization Chart (PDF)
        6. Articles of Interest
      2. Building & Code Enforcement
        1. Forms & Permits
        2. Flood Mapping
        3. Zoning Map
      3. Fire Department
        1. Fire Department Home
        2. History
        3. Equipment
        4. Personnel
        5. Open Burning
        6. Membership
      4. Garbage & Recycling
      5. Municipal Airport
      6. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks
          1. RV Park & Campground
          2. Oakwood Cemetery
          3. Community Orchard/ Gardens
          4. River Walk Parks
            1. Community Band Shell
            2. Disc Golf Course
            3. Teacher's Park
          5. Triangle Park
          6. Community Involvement
          7. Community Greenhouse
        2. Recreational Activities
          1. Adult Recreation
            1. "GET FIT" Opportunities
            2. Adult Softball
            3. Adult Flag Football
            4. Special Events
            5. Bags Leagues @ River'sEDGE
            6. Adult Kickball, Dodgeball & Wiffleball
          2. Youth Recreation
            1. Indoor Soccer, Kickball, Whiffleball
            2. Tae Kwon Do
            3. Dodge Ball
            4. Baseball & Softball Leagues
              1. Coed T-Ball
              2. Coach-Pitch Leagues
              3. Minors Leagues
              4. Majors Leagues
              5. Baseball & Softball Travel Leagues
            5. Basketball
            6. Special Events
            7. Flag Football
        3. River'sEDGE
        4. Falcon Civic Center
          1. Special Events
        5. Baseball/ Softball Complex
          1. Orchard Park Fields
        6. IPRD Activities Guide
        7. Independence Aquatic Center
          1. Party Shelter Rentals
          2. Independence Swim Team
          3. Lifeguard Certification Classes
          4. Swim Lessons
          5. From Planning to OPEN
      7. Police Department
      8. Public Library
        1. Books, eBooks & More
          1. BRIDGES Audiobooks & eBooks
            1. Link to BRIDGES
          2. Check Out an eReader
          3. Online Book Clubs
          4. Online Catalog
          5. Suggestion for Purchase
          6. What to Read Next
            1. Books & Authors
            2. Online Newsletters
            3. Book Suggestions
            4. Staff Picks
        2. Programs & Services
          1. Adult Services
          2. Ask A Librarian
          3. Calendar of Events
          4. Children's Services
          5. Display Opportunities
          6. Faxing Service
          7. Federal & State Tax Information
          8. Genealogy Services
          9. Homebound Delivery
          10. Hotspots
          11. Interlibrary Loan
          12. Library Card
            1. Library Services FAQ
            2. Library Services Overview
          13. Library Chronicles
          14. Library Services Update
          15. Little Free Libraries
          16. Meeting Rooms
          17. One Book One Independence 2021
            1. Selecting the Next Book
          18. Online Book Club
          19. Podcast
          20. Proctoring Services
          21. Request Materials
            1. Request Materials About A Subject
            2. Request A Title
          22. Summer Reading Program 2021
            1. Adult Program
            2. Children's & Baby Programs
            3. Family Events/Programs
            4. Teen Program
          23. Notifications
            1. Library Link
          24. Technology Help
          25. Teen Services
          26. Use A Computer
          27. Virtual Programs
          28. Wireless Printing
        3. Research & Explore
          1. Ancestry.com
            1. Ancestry.com
          2. Brainfuse
          3. Community Links
          4. Coronavirus
          5. Credo
          6. Gale Information Resources
            1. Gale Resources
          7. Federal & State Tax Information
          8. Online Driving Tests
          9. Online Library Catalog
          10. Subject Guides
            1. Business & Tax
            2. Career & Jobs
              1. Career & Job Search Resources
            3. Consumer Information
            4. Education
            5. Email on the Web
            6. Genealogy
            7. Government
            8. Home & Garden
            9. Homework Help
            10. Investing & Finance
            11. Iowa
              1. State Data Center
            12. Kids Links
            13. Library Community Links
            14. Medical & Consumer Health
              1. HealthInfoIowa
            15. News & Weather
            16. Parents - Helpful Links
              1. Children's Events
              2. Early Childhood Iowa for Parents
              3. Help Children Build Strong Language Skills
              4. Meaningful Writing Experiences
              5. Ways to Read to Children
            17. Search Tools
            18. Sports
            19. Travel
            20. Voting & Elections
          11. Transparent Language Online
      9. Sewer Collection & Waste Water
      10. Streets Department
      11. Water Department
        1. Water Quality Reports
    4. Mayor & City Council
      1. Agenda Item Requests
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Council Committees
      4. Meeting Videos
        1. 2012 Videos
        2. 2013 Videos
        3. 2014 Videos
        4. 2015 Videos
        5. 2016 Videos
        6. 2017 Videos
        7. 2018 Videos
        8. 2019 Videos
        9. 2020 Videos
        10. 2021 Videos
      5. Map of Wards
      6. TIF District Map
      7. Map of City Limits
      8. Council Resolutions
        1. 2018 Resolutions
        2. 2019 Resolutions
        3. 2020 Resolutions
        4. 2021 Resolutions
      9. Budget Information
    5. Staff Directory
    6. Zoning Ordinances
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  3. Services

    1. Administrative Services
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Code of Ordinances
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Public Records
    2. Public Works Services
      1. Garbage & Recycling
      2. Sewer Collection & Waste Water
      3. Streets Department
      4. Utilities
      5. Water Department
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Buchanan County Economic Development
    3. Business Directory
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  5. Explore

    1. Culture & History
      1. About Independence
      2. Amish Country
      3. Buchanan County Visitors Center
      4. Heartland Acres Agribition Center
      5. Independence Public Library
      6. Wapsipinicon Mill
      7. Wapsipinicon River
      8. Underground City Tour
    2. Recreation & Outdoors
      1. City Parks
      2. Flight Lessons
      3. Independence Motor Speedway
      4. Independence Aquatic Center
      5. Parks & Recreation Activities
      6. City ATV/UTV Routes
    3. Transportation & Lodging
      1. Accommodations
      2. Municipal Airport
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  6. Community

    1. Community Resources
      1. Chamber of Commerce
      2. City Resources
      3. County Resources
      4. Emergency Resources
      5. Brand Guidelines
    2. New Residents
      1. Child Care
      2. Churches
      3. Driver's Licenses & Vehicle Registration
      4. Pet Licenses
      5. Realtors
      6. Schools & Colleges
    3. News & Events
      1. Annual Events
      2. Calendar of Events
      3. Community News
      4. Community Voice
      5. Social Media
    4. Farmers Market
      1. For Vendors
      2. Resources
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  7. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Board or Commission Member
      2. Building Permits & Applications
      3. Employment Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City of Independence
      3. Fire Department
      4. Police Department
      5. Staff Directory
    3. Find
      1. Municipal Airport
      2. Parks
      3. Public Library
    4. Report
      1. City Concerns
      2. Code Enforcement Issues
    5. Request
      1. Agenda Items
      2. Alert Iowa
      3. Building Inspections
      4. City Notifications
      5. Public Records
    6. View
      1. City Council Meeting Videos
      2. Code of Ordinances
      3. Frequently Asked Questions
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