City of Independence Iowa, Police Department

05/28/2026

Our neighbors to the north are hiring!!

05/25/2026

The Independence Police Department would like thank all those who have served and those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Your honor and dedication will never go unnoticed. 🙏

05/12/2026

National Police Week 2026 runs from May 10–16, 2026, honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement officers. We here at the Independence Police Department want to take a moment to remember all those that have paid that ultimate sacrifice. May you all rest in peace and your service never be forgotten.

05/09/2026

Another great event with a joint collaboration between all involved! We all look forward to this event helping educate our youth on bicycle safety and partnering with the Independence School District.

05/06/2026

Subject: ROAD CLOSURE & DETOUR: 17th Street SE (May 11 - May 12)

Please be advised of an upcoming road closure and detour on 17th Street SE to allow our utility crews to perform necessary sewer repairs and concrete patching.

WHEN: Monday, May 11th at approximately 7:00 AM until Tuesday, May 12th at approximately 7:00 AM.

WHERE: The official detour reroutes traffic using 150 Hwy on the west, Enterprise Dr. on the south, and Larson Lane on the east to get back to 17th Street SE.

The physical work zone (hard closure) will be located on 17th Street SE between Norby's and Dollar Tree. No traffic will be permitted through this immediate area.

TRAFFIC IMPACT & DETOUR: Local traffic will be able to access properties along the corridor up to the impacted area, but all through traffic must use the detour around the area.

Eastbound Detour: Traffic will be routed south onto Highway 150, east onto Enterprise Drive, and north onto Larson Lane to return to 17th Street SE.

Westbound Detour: Traffic will be routed south onto Larson Lane, west onto Enterprise Drive, and north onto Highway 150 to return to 17th Street SE.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our city infrastructure. Please follow all posted signage and drive safely in the area. https://alrt.se/u/RYGMHJspVvN

05/06/2026

First review date is 05/26/2026. Apply today at www.independenceia.gov/jobs

05/05/2026

Subject: ROAD CLOSURE & DETOUR: 1st Street West (May 7 - May 8)

Please be advised of an upcoming road closure and detour on 1st Street West to allow our utility crews to perform necessary sewer repairs and concrete patching.

WHEN: Thursday, May 7th at approximately 8:00 AM until Friday, May 8th at approximately 7:00 AM.

WHERE: The official detour spans 1st Street West between 6th Ave and 3rd Ave.

The physical work zone (hard closure) will be located at the intersection of 1st Street West and 4th Avenue. No traffic will be permitted through this immediate intersection.

TRAFFIC IMPACT & DETOUR: Local traffic will be able to access properties along the corridor up to the 4th Avenue closure, but all through traffic must use the posted eastbound detour via 2nd Street SW, and westbound detour via 2nd Street NW.

Eastbound Detour: Traffic will be routed south onto 6th Ave. SW, east onto 2nd Street SW, and north onto 3rd Ave. SW to return to 1st Street West.

Westbound Detour: Traffic will be routed north onto 3rd Ave. NW, west onto 2nd Street NW, and south onto 6th Ave. NW to return to 1st Street West.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our city infrastructure. Please follow all posted signage and drive safely in the area. https://alrt.se/u/GPeofjs0qn8

05/04/2026

This is a great fundraiser with an even better purpose!

Message Dave Wilson to reserve your spot!

04/30/2026

As we wind down Child Abuse Prevention month, the Buchanan County Sexual Abuse Response Team would like to take the time to recognize our outgoing SART Coordinator, Desirae. Desirae has accepted a new position with the Iowa Coalition of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Through her work at the Riverview Center, Desirae has done a phenomenal job at bringing law enforcement, prosecutors, SANE Nurses, advocacy, and support services together to educate and discuss concerns related to sexual assault in our community. Our SART team will continue the mission in support of survivors of adult and child sexual assault.

Good luck, Desi!

04/24/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEAN UP your medicine cabinet of unneeded drugs or medications! Don’t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off.

The Spring 2026 Drug Take Back Event is tomorrow (Saturday, April 25) from 10am to 2pm located at Walmart, 302 Enterprise Drive, Independence. This collection site is hosted by the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office, Independence Police Department and the Substance Use Prevention Coalition of Buchanan County.

is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously.