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Independence, Missouri

Independence Missouri
Administration
Full nameIndependence, Missouri
Official nameIndependence, Missouri
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountiesJackson
Clay
Government
MayorDon Reimal
Geography
Total Area78.5 sq mi (203.3 km2)
Land Area78.3 sq mi (202.8 km2)
Water Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation1033 ft (314.9 m)
Demography
Total Population116830 (2010 census)
Density (pop.)596/km2 (1544.1/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes64050-64057
Area code816
FIPS code29-35000 
GNIS feature ID0735664 

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Independence is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri, and is contained within the counties of Jackson (primarily) and Clay. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. In 2010, The city had a total population of 116,830 and is the county seat of Jackson County, and is known as the "Queen City of the Trails" because it was a point of departure of the California, Oregon and Santa Fe Trails.

The city also played a pivotal role in the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement, and is home to the international headquarters of several Latter Day Saint denominations, most notably the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), whose Temple is located there. Other Latter Day Saint denominations headquartered in the city include the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) and the Church of Jesus Christ (Cutlerite), among others. A number of Restoration Branches are also located in and around Independence.

Independence Missouri Video

Just a short clip of their aquarium...Bass Pro Shop fishing Independence Missouri fish bass pike muskie
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Santa-Cal-A-Gon Days in Independence, Missouri, is several days of annual Carnival, Crafts, Entertainment and Good Eatin' at summer's end. Come see Harry Truman's home three blocks away, and have a soda where Harry stopped for refreshment! This place is FUN.
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Santa-Cal-A-Gon Days in Independence, Missouri, is several days of annual Carnival, Crafts, Entertainment and Good Eatin' at summer's end. Come see Harry Truman's home three blocks away, and have a soda where Harry stopped for refreshment! This place is FUN.
1.82 min. | 5.0 user rating
In May of 2005, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Officer was shot on the side of the road. This is audio from the Independence, Missouri police scanner. (Part 1)
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Mizzou twice erases 21-point deficits to defeat South Carolina 38-31 in the 2005 Independence Bowl. In Brad Smith's final game as a Missouri Tiger, he helps keep Missouri's dominance over Steve Spurrier alive.
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new song by SPAWNBREEZIE. All Ova Da Place. Independent artist from Independence Missouri, holding it down for our polynesian people in the music industry. With that MIDWEST SWAGG! 2010! BAHLESSSS!
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Spawnbreezie with his brothers "Breeze Band" COC,Fobsterlean, T Dawg, B Locc, and Enzeeh puttin on for INDEPENDENCE MISSOURI.. Its a video you gotta see! check em out at.. www.myspace.com/spawnbreezie1 www.myspace.com/lbreezeband
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I made this video out of respect for my friends and acquaintances in the Community of Christ. May we all continue to work together in a spirit of brotherhood and peace.
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Sarah Palin threw out some raw meat during her terrific speech at the Winning Back America Conference in Independence, Missouri tonight. The crowd loved her. Here she told the crowd to get involved, "You don't need an office. You don't need a title. And, you don't need a TelePrompter to make a difference."
2.57 min. | 2.41 user rating
I'm driving south on Noland Road in Independence and I catch a northbound UP coal train on my dashcam.
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Mildred Lee Chaney - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--By Anonymous Mildred Lee (Neaves) Chaney, 87, of -Independence-, -Missouri- passed away at Hidden Lake Nursing Care Center June 19, 2011. Mildred was born on January 12, 1924, in Dearborn, Missouri. She graduated from high school at - Date : Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:56:31 GMT+00:00
Roy 'Neal' Mitchell - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--Neal was born December 11, 1954, in -Independence-, -Missouri-, to Roy and Dorothy Mitchell. He was a motorcycle enthusiast as well as a gardener and being outdoors. He loved to travel and 5 times a year would take a road trips. ... - Date : Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:08:26 GMT+00:00
Wade Tucker - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--By Anonymous Wade Tucker, 56, formerly of -Independence-, -Missouri-, passed away June 19, 2011, at his home in St. Charles, MO. A visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 15 - Date : Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:08:53 GMT+00:00
'Bright white missile' reported low over Independence, Missouri - Examiner.com Tweet this news
Examiner.com--An -Independence-, -MO-, witness is looking for an explanation after watching "a bright, white object that looked like a fat missile" moving overhead under 1000 feet, according to June 22, 2011, testimony from the Mutual UF - Date : Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:18:41 GMT+00:00
Carl R. Milby - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--By Anonymous Carl R. Milby, 98, Fair Grove, Missouri, formerly of -Independence-, -Missouri-, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, in Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Friday, June 17, 2011, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1 - Date : Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:20:59 GMT+00:00
After nearly a half-century, support for Medicare is growing frail - St. Louis Beacon Tweet this news
St. Louis Beacon--Nearly half a century ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson flew to -Independence-, -Mo-., to sign the Medicare bill, a far-reaching piece of legislation that many agreed would bring hope and peace of mind to elderly Americans. ... - Date : Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:46:47 GMT+00:00
What's Happening sports bulletin board - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--For more information, write to the Missouri Valley AAU, 1815 South York, -Independence-, -Mo-. 64058, call 816-796-8893 or send e-mail to [email protected]. ■ Ongoing: Blue Springs BMX at Pink Hill Park in Blue Springs. For more i - Date : Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:43:55 GMT+00:00
Carter Lee Randel - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--He is survived by three children, George and Gloria Jean (daughter) Surles of Pleasant Hill, MO, Carter Lee “Randy” Randel, Robert Wayne and Kelley Randel of -Independence-, -MO-; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildr - Date : Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:58:33 GMT+00:00
Sandra S. Gentry - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--By Anonymous Sandra S. Gentry, 72, of -Independence-, -Missouri-, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 24, 2011. Services will be at 2 pm Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Speaks Suburban Chapel - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:58:25 GMT+00:00
Beulah M. Howland - Blue Springs Examiner Tweet this news
Blue Springs Examiner--By Anonymous Beulah M. Howard, 90, of -Independence-, -Missouri-, and formerly of Chillicothe, Missouri, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 3 - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:02:06 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Missouri

County seat: Independence
CitiesBlue Springs * Buckner * Grain Valley * Grandview * Greenwood * Independence � * Kansas City � * Lake Lotawana * Lake Tapawingo * Lee's Summit � * Levasy * Lone Jack * Oak Grove � * Raytown * Sugar Creek
VillagesRiver Bend * Sibley * Unity Village
Unincorporated
community
Blue Summit
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Missouri

County seat: Liberty
CitiesAvondale * Excelsior Estates � * Excelsior Springs � * Gladstone * Glenaire * Holt � * Independence � * Kansas City � * Kearney * Liberty * Lawson � * Missouri City * Mosby * North Kansas City * Pleasant Valley * Smithville � * Sugar Creek
VillagesBirmingham * Claycomo * Oaks * Oakview * Oakwood * Oakwood Park * Prathersville * Randolph
TownshipsChouteau * Fishing River * Gallatin * Kearney * Liberty * Platte * Washington
Footnotes�This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Kansas City Metropolitan Area's cities and counties

Central cityKansas City, Missouri
Largest cities (over 100,000 in 2000)Independence * Kansas City, Kansas * Olathe * Overland Park
Medium-sized cities (10,000 to 100,000 in 2000)Blue Springs * Belton * Excelsior Springs * Gladstone * Grandview * Lansing * Leawood * Leavenworth * Lee's Summit * Lenexa * Liberty * Merriam * Ottawa * Prairie Village * Raymore * Raytown * Shawnee
CountiesJackson * Clay * Cass * Platte * Lafayette * Ray * Clinton * Bates * Caldwell * Johnson * Wyandotte * Leavenworth * Miami * Franklin * Linn

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