The City of Independence invites residents to their “Welcome Home House Warming” today.

 The event celebrates the completion of the Phase 1 and 2 renovation of the historic 1916 Independence City Hall. Drop-in public tours of the renovated building will be offered from 1 to 5 pm, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 pm. The Independence Mid-Continent Band is scheduled to play during the ribbon cutting event.

City services returned to the building in September after more than two years and $9 million worth of renovation to provide ADA accessibility, to accommodate updated technology and create more efficient work spaces.

While the building’s traditional west/6th Street entrance at the top of the front steps is open, an ADA-accessible entrance and parking is now available on the building’s south side. Guests are welcome to use either entrance, and staff will be stationed to assist with tours and answer questions.