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City of Independence issuesnew Health Order as COVID-19cases once again increase
Cases are once again increasing across the State of Missouri.In response to this, Mayor Weir in collaboration with theIndependence Health Director issued a Health Order formalizingthe July 9 Public Health Advisory on July 28. This Health Orderencourages the public to wear a mask when indoors, regardlessof vaccine status. As part of this announcement, the Cityannounced masks would be required in all City facilities forstaff and visitors. Read the full press release atindep.us/healthorderjuly28.
Celebrating Missouri'sBicentennialJoin us on August 14 at the National Frontier Trails Museum for a day celebrating the history of the State of Missouri and the unique role Independence has played.
10 am to 4 pm – National Frontier Trails Museumopen for self-guided tours including the newlyrestored Pioneer Cabin and a Special GeorgeCaleb Bingham exhibit.11 am and 1:30 PM – Enjoy a 30-minute show fromthe Puppetry Arts Institute “Missouri Birthday Bash”– A Bicentennial Revue11:30 am to 12 pm – Listen tothe Oregon Trail Suite12 pm to 1:30 pm – Oregon, California and Santa FeTrail experts will share the unique roll Missouri andIndependence played in the westward expansion.2 pm to 2:15 pm – Presentation of newly created songfor the City of Independence2:30 pm to 3:30 pm – Free Ice Cream Social
Also enjoy free tours of the historic Chicago-Alton Depot,Vaile Mansion and Bingham-Waggoner Estate. Donationswill be accepted.
Join the August CommunityClean-upThe Independence Sustainability Commission invites youto join them for the August Community Clean-Up Event atSanta Fe Park on August 21 from 9-11AM. Participantsare asked to dress appropriately and be prepared forwalking through grass and brush. If the event is canceleddue to weather or other circumstances, a notice will besent out, the night before, on the City’s social mediaaccounts. Those that sign up will also receive an emailnotifying them of the cancellation. Look for more of theseevents around our community each month.
Sign-up at indep.us/august21cleanup
AugustEvents
From Mule Power toSolar Power - SolarCar Display andRace, Aug. 2 and 3
See solar cars from
colleges across the
globe as they compete
in the American Solar
Challenge. Cars will be
on display for the public
on the historic
Independence Square
on August 2 between
noon and 7 p.m. Teams
will begin their race
following the historic
Santa Fe Trail at 9 a.m.
on August 3.
Farmers Market,Wednesdays andSaturdays
Join us on from 8 a.m. –1 p.m. on Wednesdaysand Saturdays for theFarmers Market at theIndependence UptownMarket, 210 W TrumanRd.
Family Fishing Fun,Aug. 7, 9AM - 1PM
Join us at GeorgeOwens Nature Park, ,on August 7 for a funday of fishing. Poles,bait, expert advice andfish. Fun for all yourfamily and all free.
Vaile Mansion Attic Sale, Aug. 7, 9 AM - 2 PM
Come find some treasures and help support the upkeep of the Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St.
Drop-off Depot, Sat.,Aug. 14, 8 AM-3PM
The August Drop-offDepot will take placeon Sat.
, Sept. 12 from 8AM-3PM at 875 Vista Ave.Masks are required.Find the full list of whatis accepted and costsatindep.us/dropoffdepot.
ImportantNumbersCrime Stoppers Tips 474-8477 Drop-Off Depot/Trash 325-7600 Municipal Court 325-7230 Police NonEmergency 325-7300 Fire NonEmergency 325-7123 Report Power Outage 325-7550 Utilities CustomerService 325-7930 Weeds, Trash
325-7193
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