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09/11/2026

Thrive Therapy of KS is hosting Open Interviews in Independence on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kansas Workforce Center, 261 W. Main St.

They are currently hiring for Case Manager and Life Skills Coach positions. Walk-ins are welcome!

Those interested in joining a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others are encouraged to stop by or visit Thrive Therapy of Kansas online to learn more and apply. https://thrivetherapyofks.com/

09/11/2026

A.W.O.L. Humane Society will be having an 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟐 𝐏𝐌!

If you are potentially interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application(s) so you can be pre-approved for the event and ready to take home your new best friend!

ᴅᴏɢ: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AWOL/Dog
ᴄᴀᴛ: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AWOL/Cat

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫! 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘! 😃🍁

This is your mid-week reminder that we will be having an 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟐 𝐏𝐌! Come see us after visiting the farmer's market or while you're out and about shopping the yard sales!

If you are potentially interested in adopting, please fill out the included adoption application(s) so you can be pre-approved for the event and ready to take home your new best friend!

ᴅᴏɢ: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AWOL/Dog
ᴄᴀᴛ: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AWOL/Cat

09/11/2026

Want to find out who will be set up at the Independence Farmers & Makers Market? Follow their page and puruse through the vendor roll call post comments!

This Saturday, September 12th, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot on the corner of 8th and Chestnut.

Hey Vendors! What are you whipping up for this Saturday's September 12th market? We can't wait to see what you are bringing!

09/11/2026

Independence Community College Tailgate Tent time and kickoff time have changed for tomorrow's September 12th, football game, when the Pirates take on Coffeyville.

🎟️ FREE admission for all Montgomery County residents!
🏴‍☠️ Tailgate starts at 4:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 6:00 PM

Due to the time change of the game this Saturday the tailgate tent will open at 4:30! See everyone out there!

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

TREASURE HUNTING WORKS UP AN APPETITE!

If you’re hitting the road for the 19th Annual KAN-OKLA 100-Mile Highway Sale this weekend, be sure to make Independence, Kansas, one of your stops!

There are plenty of treasures waiting to be found at Independence’s citywide rummage sales, but don’t stop there! While you’re in town, take some time to shop, dine and explore Independence.

After a morning of bargain hunting, refuel at one of Independence’s great local restaurants. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, a sweet treat, a cup of coffee or a sit-down meal, there are plenty of delicious options to keep you fueled for the next round of sales.

And be sure to save room in the car for more than rummage sale finds! Independence has some great retail shopping opportunities! You never know what you might discover!

Come for the bargains. Stay for the shopping. Grab a great meal. And make a day of it in Independence, Kansas!

Click the link for our Shopping & Dining Guide https://indkschamber.org/5635-2/

09/11/2026

Honoring the men and women who answer the call 🚔🚑🚒 Diamond R Cattle is proud to sponsor breakfast for all First Responders this Friday, Sept 11th. Thank you for your service to our community!!! Come by the shop and pick up breakfast!!!
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09/10/2026

This Saturday in downtown Independence!

🚙🦆🎶 ROAD TRIP TO INDEPENDENCE — IT’S JEEP JAM TIME! 🎶🦆🚙

📅 Saturday, September 12
📍 Downtown Independence, Kansas
🎶 Live Music • Jeeps • Ducks • Shopping • Food • Family Fun

Calling all Jeep lovers, Jeep owners, families, road-trippers and anyone looking for a FUN Saturday in Southeast Kansas — Independence Main Street’s first-ever JEEP JAM is taking over Downtown Independence!

And here’s the best part…

👉 YOU DON’T NEED A JEEP TO JOIN THE JAM!

🚙 JEEP PARK & SHINE
The 100 Block of North Penn will be reserved for Jeep parking! This isn’t a formal car show — it’s a casual Park & Shine. Park your Jeep, explore Downtown and come and go as you please. The street will NOT be barricaded, so you aren’t committed to staying all day!

✨ SPARE FLAIR — DECORATE YOUR SPARE & SHOW YOUR FLAIR!
Here’s your chance to get creative! Decorate the spare tire on the back of your Jeep and enter our Spare Flair Contest. Funny, colorful, over-the-top, themed, covered in ducks — we want to see what you come up with!

Stop by the Main Street Information Table beginning at 2:00 PM in the Community National Bank & Trust parking lot to register your Spare Flair.

🦆 DUCK DROP
While you’re there, BUY YOUR DUCKS for our Duck Drop! Pick your lucky duck and see if it brings home the prize!

🎶 THEN WE JAM!
At 7:00 PM, we turn up the music with Robbi Bell & Predator Country LIVE until 10:00 PM!

The concert is for EVERYONE — Jeep or no Jeep!

Make a full day of it in Downtown Independence:
🍔 Grab dinner
🍻 Enjoy a drink
🛍️ Shop our local businesses
🚙 Check out the Jeeps
🦆 Get in on the duck fun
🎶 Bring a chair and enjoy live music from 7:00–10:00 PM

Coming from out of town? Load up the Jeep — or whatever you drive — grab some friends and make Independence your Saturday road-trip destination!

🚙 NO JEEP REQUIRED. JUST COME JOIN THE JAM! 🚙

📍 Downtown Independence, KS
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Main Street Table Opens at 2:00 PM
🎶 Robbi Bell & Predator Country | 7:00–10:00 PM

Come for the Jeeps. Stay for Downtown. Join us for the JAM!
Predator Country Show Band and Revue Robbi Bell

09/10/2026

This weekend in Independence!