WELCOME TO

Welcome to Independence, Missouri! I hope you can not only explore the history that helped shape our nation, but the many great shops and venues that continue to make Independence great.

Independence has had a special place in my heart since I was a child and strongly impacted my decision to serve my community. One of my most vivid childhood memories is standing in line at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum to pay my respects upon President Truman’s death with thousands of other people, all there to honor the life of this humble man. I remember thinking this person must have been special to impact so many people and there began a lifelong goal of learning all I could about him.

country, but he wasn’t above trying to hula-hoop in a driveway, talking with a mother shopping on the Independence Square, or walking through the community he loved. He was a man that knew the lesson throughout his entire life.

We continue to honor his legacy today, celebrating the renovations of his presidential library, marking important moments of his life on the Independence Square with statues, and growing the community he and his family loved so much.

From the brave pioneers heading west, to a humble president, to the vibrant community we are today, Independence is a Great American Story and we hope you enjoy your time here!