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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board Membership Applications
      2. Board of Adjustments
      3. Library Board of Directors
      4. Municipal Light Plant Board of Trustees
      5. Planning & Zoning Commission
      6. Airport Board
    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. 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 Coed Slow-Pitch Softball
            3. Adult Flag Football
            4. Special Events
          2. Youth Recreation
            1. Indoor Soccer, Kickball, Whiffleball
            2. TaeKwonDo & Dance
            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. Staff Picks
            2. NextReads
            3. Book Suggestions
        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. Interlibrary Loan
          11. Library Card
            1. Library Services FAQ
            2. Library Services Overview
          12. Little Free Libraries
          13. Meeting Rooms
          14. Notifications
          15. One Book One Independence 2018
          16. Online Book Club
          17. Proctoring Services
          18. Request Materials
            1. Request Materials About A Subject
            2. Request A Title
          19. Technology Help
          20. Teen Services
          21. Use A Computer
        3. Research & Explore
          1. Ancestry.com
            1. Ancestry.com
          2. Community Links
          3. Credo
          4. Gale Information Resources
            1. Gale Resources
          5. Federal & State Tax Information
          6. Learning Express
          7. Online Library Catalog
          8. 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
          9. 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
      5. Map of Wards
      6. TIF District Map
      7. Map of City Limits
    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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  8. Feature Links

    1. Intranet
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