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Perfectly located along Highway 20 and Highway 150, just 25 minutes east of Waterloo and 40 minutes north of Cedar Rapids, you will enjoy beauty, history, and hometown friendliness. Nestled along the banks of the Wapsipinicon River flowing through the heart of Independence, you’ll discover historic buildings and experience a community filled with wonderful, progressive-minded people.
Everything you need for great family living can be found in Independence...
- Public and Private Schools with higher learning opportunities
- Hawkeye Community College Satellite Center
- Efficient Police Department
- County Law Enforcement Center to open 2010
- Well-Equipped and trained Fire Department
- Full-service health facility with state of the art medical, therapy and fitness centers
- Heartland Acres Agribition Center (Museum and Events center) opened April 2007
- Starlight Cinema (State of the Art Theatre!)
- Many Restaurants
- New Public Library opened September 2008
- Municipal Airport runway expansion-5,500’ x 100’
- Municipally owned Light and Power Plant (electricity, cable, high-speed internet, and phone services)
- Robust Commercial Growth
- Historic Downtown (unique specialty shops)
- Tremendous lodging locations
- Walmart SuperCenter
- Fareway Store opened May 2008 for all grocery needs
- Assisted Living Opportunities
- Many leisure opportunities (Parks, golf courses, camping, fishing, swimming, and sport programs with leagues)
- Independence Annual 4th of July Celebration -- 2 – 3 Day Event
- Independence Brew-B-Q
- Chamber Community Events (Annual Area Home Show, Annual Awards Banquet, Easter Egg Hunt, Friday Night Live @ 5!, Annual Golf Outing, 4th of July Parade, Downtown Trick- or- Treating, Santa visits 1st weekend of December)
See why Independence is a great place to live and play! We look forward to meeting you!
For additional information, please click the link below to view our Community Directory.
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