Today's Events
- Lamont City Council Meeting
  Lamont City Council Meeting
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00pm, City Hall
- Independence Camp Creamery
  Independence Camp Creamery
  Begins: June 10, 2013
  Ends: June 14, 2013
  
  Questions: Please contact Connie Arend at 319 334 3338 or johnconarend@indytel.com to receive a registration form via email.
- Iowa Museum Week
  Iowa Museum Week
  Begins: June 9, 2013
  Ends: June 16, 2013
  
  Just recently declared by Governor Terry Branstad, June 9-16th is Iowa Museum Week. Stop by our local museums and show them some support. During this week, Heartland Acres will be offering discounts off of their regular price admission; $2 off for adults and $1 off for children
- Dig Into Pastels
  Dig Into Pastels
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Dig into Art as part of the IPL Summer Reading Program. Children in grades 1-3 are eligible for the first session, Dig Into Pastels, at 9:30am. The class for those in grades 4-6 begins at 11am. All materials are provided. Call 319-334-2470 to register or email iplprograms@gmail.com. Registration is required, space is limited.
- What's Cooking?
  What's Cooking?
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in this summer's What's Cooking Series at the IPL. Join the fun of creating an assortment of spreads out of fresh ingredients for the first session. Participants are asked to meet at 1pm in the community room for this fun and free event. No registration is required, for more information, call 319-334-2470
- Android Class
  Android Class
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  The IPL is offering an Android Tablet Class from 5-6:30pm. Bring your own tablet and learn more! All welcome, registration required, limited space. 319-334-2470 or email iplprograms@gmail.com
- Senator Rob Hogg Book Signing
  Senator Rob Hogg Book Signing
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Iowa State Senator Rob Hogg will be doing a book signing for his new book “America’s Climate Century” at Em & Jerry’s Coffee shop on Wed. June 12^th from 2-3pm. “Like” the book’s page on Facebook and pass this information around to all your friends!
- Independence Jr. Golf Camp
  Independence Jr. Golf Camp
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 15, 2013
  
  June-12-15 @ River Ridge Golf Course. Ages 5-9: Wed-Fri: 4:00-5:30pm, Sat: 9am-10:30am. Ages 10-14: Wed-Fri: 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sat: 10:30-12:30pm. Cost is $75 per student. This camp is open to all ability levels. If child does not have clubs, we will have them available for use during camp dates. To register go to neiowajrgolf@gmail.com or call 319-283-3258
- ipad Class
  ipad Class
  Begins: June 12, 2013
  Ends: June 12, 2013
  
  Learn more about the Apple iPad from 7-8:30 at the Independence Public Library in the community room. All are welcome to attend, no library card necessary. Registration is required, space is limited. Please stop in or call 319-334-2470 to register, emial iplprograms@gmail.com or visit www.independence.lib.ia.us
Upcoming Events
- June 13, 2013
  - Rowley City Council Meeting
    Rowley City Council Meeting
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00pm, Community Center
  - Independence Camp Creamery
    Independence Camp Creamery
    Begins: June 10, 2013
    Ends: June 14, 2013
    
    Questions: Please contact Connie Arend at 319 334 3338 or johnconarend@indytel.com to receive a registration form via email.
  - Iowa Museum Week
    Iowa Museum Week
    Begins: June 9, 2013
    Ends: June 16, 2013
    
    Just recently declared by Governor Terry Branstad, June 9-16th is Iowa Museum Week. Stop by our local museums and show them some support. During this week, Heartland Acres will be offering discounts off of their regular price admission; $2 off for adults and $1 off for children
  - Green Thumb Garden Camp
    Green Thumb Garden Camp
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    3-6th graders Join Us At the Green Thumb Garden Camp. Free for 4 Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27th. From 9am-1pm at the School Administration Gardens. To register for this FREE Camp, fill out a registration form, which can be found at the Chamber Office or the Extension Office and return to the Extension Office, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Suite A, Independence. Registration is due by Wednesday, June 3rd, Don't be late...sign up now!!
  - Independence Jr. Golf Camp
    Independence Jr. Golf Camp
    Begins: June 12, 2013
    Ends: June 15, 2013
    
    June-12-15 @ River Ridge Golf Course. Ages 5-9: Wed-Fri: 4:00-5:30pm, Sat: 9am-10:30am. Ages 10-14: Wed-Fri: 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sat: 10:30-12:30pm. Cost is $75 per student. This camp is open to all ability levels. If child does not have clubs, we will have them available for use during camp dates. To register go to neiowajrgolf@gmail.com or call 319-283-3258
  - Summer Safety Fair
    Summer Safety Fair
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Bring your family and join us at the Summer Safety Fair, on Thursday, June 13 from 10-12 and 4:30-6:30. At 1707 1st St. E. , Operation Threshold. Games, Free Health Screenings, Safety Information, Food, Door Prizes! Local Businesses and Organizations. This will be held rain or shine, for more information, please call,319-334-6081. Activities and information for ages 0-10.
  - Dig into Pastels
    Dig into Pastels
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Dig into Art as part of the Independence Public Library Summer Reading Program. Teens and adults are encouraged to participate in this workshop working with chalk pastels. Dig into Pastels begins at 6:30 pm with instructor Marnie Barnett from Pinicon Woods School of Art. All materials are provided. Please call the library to register at 319-334-2470 or email iplprograms@gmail.com. Registration is required; space is limited.
  - Rhyme Time
    Rhyme Time
    Begins: June 13, 2013
    Ends: June 13, 2013
    
    Twenty minutes filled with rhyme, reading and rhythm for baby, 0-2 years of age. Begins at 9:30am at the Independence Public Library. Call 319-334-2470 for more information.

Church Services

Cornerstone Foursquare Church

Sunday Services at 10:30am

Wednesday Services at 6:30pm

Youth Group on Sundays at 5:00pm

Mea’s Mission’s Donation Drop-off every Wednesday from 9:30am-5:00pm

Angie’s Free Meal-1st Wednesday of each month at 5:15pm-6:15pm

707 20th Ave SW

Independence, IA 50644

319-334-4489

cornerstone@indytel.com

Pastor: Marty Schminkey

Pastor’s E-mail: cowbow.sss@hotmail.com

Pastor’s Cell: 319-826-5370

First Baptist Church

“The Place Where the Path of Opportunity Begins”

Sunday School 9:00 am

Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 am

Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 pm

Thursday Bible Study 9:30 am

Wednesday music practice 7:00 pm

Email: davidlarson51@yahoo.com for additional services information.

Visit www.indeebaptist.org
Dr. David A. Larson, Senior Pastor

Church Phone: 319-334-2135
Parsonage Phone: 319-334-3453
Pastor’s Cell: 319-610-3958

301 2nd Avenue SE
Independence, IA 50644

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday Services and Programs

•Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 AM
•Fellowship – 11:00 AM
•Sunday School – 9:15 AM
•Youth Groups – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Bell Choir – Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.

Chancel Choir – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

PW Quilters – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Fidelity Women’s Circle – 1st Tuesday of each month

Uncorked! – Meets monthly

6th Grade Girls’ Group – Twice monthly

9th Grade Girls’ Group – Twice monthly

Trivia Night – Every other month

Boy Scouts – Mondays at 7 p.m.

Cub Scouts – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Brownies Girl Scouts - Every other Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Daisy Girl Scouts – Every other Monday at 4 p.m.

Operation Backpack – Every other Wednesday at various times

Parkinson’s Support Group – 3rd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Red Cross Blood Drive - 3-4 times per year

For more information visit: www.fpcindependence.com

John Hougen, Pastor
Kathy Smith, Secretary
115 6th Ave NW
Independence, IA 50644

(319) 334-3523

fpoffice@indytel.com OR pastorjohn@indytel.com

First United Methodist Church

Worship services: 9:00 a.m. Sunday
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
Radio broadcast: BRITE 95.3 KQMG – 11:00 a.m.
Music practice schedule: Wednesday night’s
Chancel Choir – 6 pm
Good News Singers – 6:50 pm
Band – 7:25 pm
Hand bells – 7:45 pm
Pastor Dennis Bailey

313 2nd Street Southeast
Independence, IA 50644-2816

Phone 319-334-3689

E-Mail: firstumc@indytel.com

Web page: users.indytel.com/~firstumc/

Immanuel Lutheran Church

“An Open Door Through Which the World Meets Jesus”

Sunday School (September through April) 9:15 am

Saturday Evening Worship 5:30 pm

Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 am and 10:30 am

WeeCare Preschool: 4 year olds Monday through Friday during school year
3 year olds Tuesday and Thursday during school year

Email: immanuelluth@indytel.com for additional activity information.

Visit www.immanuelindy.org

Tom Jones, Senior Pastor

512 5th St. NE
Independence, IA 50644
Church Phone: 319-334-2511

St. James Episcopal Church

Located at 202 2nd Avenue NE…

Share worship in this historic, refurbished dwelling.

Sunday School 9 Am

Holy Eucharist 10 AM 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday with Father Sean Burke
Morning Prayer 3rd & 5th Sunday with Rev. Raymond.
AA Meetings – Tuesday at 12 noon, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Call Hank at 319-440-5220.
Alanon Meetings – Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Call 319-334-4844
Revolving Closet This clothing pantry & thrift store has opened in the newly-remodeled basement! Please use the south door to enter. Parking is available in front of the church and in the parking lot across from Second Street south of the post office.

Store hours:
Tuesdays 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesdays 9 am – noon
Thursdays 1 – 7 pm
Fridays 9 am – 5 pm

Any questions may be directed to Lizz Cabalka, Holy Spirit Ministries, Inc., Outreach Coordinator, by email lizz@holyspiritministries.us

Revolving Closet is an outreach program of Holy Spirit Ministries in partnership with St. James.

Rev. Sue Ann Raymond
202 2nd Ave NE
PO Box 264 (mailing)
Independence, IA 50644
319-334-4297

Saint John the Evangelist in Independence, Iowa & St. Patrick in Winthrop, Iowa

Pastor: Rev. Donald Plamondon
Deacon: Tim Post
Pastoral Associate/Youth Minister: Sharon Bainbridge
Religious Education Coordinator:
St. John: Sharon Bainbridge
St. Patrick: Deb Steffen
St. John School Principal: Justin Nosbisch
School Secretary: Sarah Chesher

Weekend Masses:
St. John: Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00 am
St. Patrick: Saturday: 6:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am

Telephones:
St. John Church Office: 319-334-7191
St. John Church Hall: 319-334-2817
St. John School: 319-334-7173
St. Patrick Center: 319-935-3871

Email: sjparish@indytel.com

Grace Evangelical Church

Sunday School 9:30am

Fellowship time: 10:15am

Morning Worship: 10:30am

Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm

Thursday Prayer Time: 7:oopm

Pastor: Mike Root

Email: pastormike83@hotmail.com

Church Phone: (319) 334-4232

Pastor’s Cell: (319) 327-0800

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