LACES

09/08/2026

Join us for our final Second Saturday Series of the season!

Where's Ted? will start playing at 9am at the Independence Farmers Market.

Grab a chair, bring a friend, stroll the market & enjoy some live music!

08/05/2026

We’re back with another Second Saturday Series! 🎶

Fresh finds, friendly faces & live music. What more could you ask for?

Join us at the Independence Farmers Market this Saturday, August 8, where you can shop local, support amazing vendors & enjoy live music while you browse.

Music by Ramblin’ Ryne starts at 9am!

Buchanan County 4-H ISU Extension and Outreach

08/04/2026

THANK YOU to the Independence retailers who donated a portion of their Thursday evening proceeds from July to the Light the Dam fund!

By shopping downtown Thursday nights in July you helped donate $1206 to the light the dam fund! (Another donation came in after the photo)
Stay tuned to find out the next recipient of our Thursday night donations for August!

07/13/2026

It’s complete! Artist Jenna Brownlee did an amazing job capturing our spirit, community & growth. Be sure to stop in Shop Historic Independence and check out this stunning artwork in person!

07/11/2026

Stop by the Independence Farmers Market today & enjoy some live music by The McBrides!

They are generously donating their tip jar to the Light the Dam Project! 🎶

07/09/2026

It’s Shop Late on Thursdays til’ 7! In July at the merchants below and 10% of sales will go to Light the Dam!

07/09/2026

We are loving the progress so far!

🎨 Artist Jenna Brownlee

🎨 Day 2 is complete, and it's exciting to watch this mural come to life!

A special thank you to LACES for partnering with us on this project and helping bring this art to downtown Independence. We're grateful for your support as this mural continues to take shape.

Stay tuned for more progress! ✨

07/07/2026

Something exciting is happening in town and we can’t wait to watch it come to life!

Be sure to check out the progress as the mural grows day by day. It’s more than just paint on a wall, it’s a celebration of our community, creativity and hometown pride!

Who’s excited to watch this masterpiece come to life?! Drop a 🎨 in the comments if you’ll be following along!

07/01/2026

A new month means a new chance to enjoy our Second Saturday Series 🎶

Join us Saturday, July 11 at the Independence Farmers Market. The McBrides will take the stage at 9am!

06/30/2026

Shop late on Thursdays til’ 7 in July at the merchants below and 10% of sales will go to Light the Dam!