What’s happening in Independence

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Fall is the perfect time to show a little LOVE for Independence!

Love Independence shirts are back with a new design in long-sleeve shirts AND sweatshirts to keep you cozy all season long.

Long Sleeve – $22
Sweatshirt – $28

Adult unisex sizes Small–4XL
Add $2 for sizes 2X–4X.

Orders and payment are due by Friday, Oct. 2 at noon. Complete the order form and return it to the Independence Chamber of Commerce at 616 North Penn. Avenue or email to [email protected] or order here https://indkschamber.org/love-independence-shirts/

Show your hometown pride and stay cozy while doing it!

09/19/2026

09/19/2026

Fall is the perfect time to show a little LOVE for Independence!

Love Independence shirts are back with a new design in long-sleeve shirts AND sweatshirts to keep you cozy all season long.

Long Sleeve – $22
Sweatshirt – $28
Adult unisex sizes Small–4XL
Add $2 for sizes 2X–4X.

Orders and payment are due by Friday, Oct. 2 at noon. Complete the order form and return it to the Independence Chamber of Commerce at 616 North Penn. Avenue or email to [email protected] or order here https://indkschamber.org/love-independence-shirts/

Show your hometown pride and stay cozy while doing it!

08/23/2026

⚡️ WE POWERED UP THE PANTRY! ⚡️

WOW, Independence—you showed up! ❤️ Thanks to your generosity, our very first Power Up the Pantry Food Drive collected an incredible ½ TON of nonperishable food plus more than $400 in cash for the Community Access Center! 🥫💪

A special THANK YOU to L2 Realty Inc, who collected a whopping 282 pounds of food and earned the title of our top collection location—and $100 in Main Street Gift Certificates! 🎉

We are so grateful to everyone who donated food, collected donations, bought raffle tickets, hosted a collection bin, or helped spread the word. You made our first Power Up the Pantry a HUGE success!

🎟️ And congratulations to Todd Campbell, winner of our grill & meat bundle!

A huge thank you to our generous raffle donors, Cally Reister- L2 Realty, Inc. Jamie Reister-L2 Realty, Inc. and Diamond R Cattle, for helping make this fundraiser possible.

½ TON of food. $400+ raised. One amazing community. ❤️

Thank you, Independence, for helping us POWER UP THE PANTRY! ⚡️🥫