Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council, Inc.

Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council, Inc. The Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council is a not-for-profit corporation. It is located in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City, MO. Monthly IPNC, Inc.

Independence Plaza is a Northeast neighborhood rich in historic significance to the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our boundaries are Independence Avenue on the north, Benton Boulevard on the east, I-70 on the South, and Brooklyn (south of 9th Street) and Paseo (north of 9th Street) in the west. It is a quiet neighborhood bordering downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and is home to a diverse segment o

f the city's population. meetings are currently via Google Meet. Normally, they are held on the second Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30. RSVP by sending us a message on Messenger for a meeting invite. Don't forget, if you live in the neighborhood, you're a member, and your input is welcome, no dues required. Don't live in the Independence Plaza neighborhood? No problem! If you own a business and/or property within our boundaries, you, too, are a member by default! We hope you will join us! Current Executive Officers

President: Forestine Beasley

Vice President: Megan Morgan

Treasurer: Kiedra Louis

Secretary: Laura Palacios

Southeast Quadrant Leader: Dr. Lori Peters

Northeast Quadrant Leader: Major Janice Love + Aaron Vanderpool

Northwest Quadrant Leader: Chloe Willett

Southwest Quadrant Leader: Mike Guinn

Past-President: Cynthia Herrington

📚➕ Little Skills Today Can Build Big Dreams Tomorrow! ➕📚Reading and math help our children learn, grow, and make good ch...
08/11/2026

📚➕ Little Skills Today Can Build Big Dreams Tomorrow! ➕📚

Reading and math help our children learn, grow, and make good choices, and our neighbors at The Salvation Army Eastside Corps are providing tutoring services!

When children read well, they can understand the world around them. When they know math, they can learn how to save money, make a budget, and plan for the future.

These skills can help our children:

🏫 Do well in school
💼 Find good jobs
💰 Save and grow their money
🏡 Buy a home
🏪 Start a business
❤️ Help their families and neighbors

We live in an Opportunity Zone, but the greatest opportunity is our children. Let’s read with them, practice math, ask about school, and cheer them on.

A few minutes each day can help build stronger readers, confident learners, and a brighter future for generations to come. 🌟

08/10/2026

Have you attended the Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council yet?

Here's your opportunity....
The August meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Council will be held in-person on Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, at Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157.

Learn more here:

Have you heard? Kansas City has a Public Innovation Meet-and-Greet Workshop Series for all of us to shape the future of ...
08/05/2026

Have you heard?

Kansas City has a Public Innovation Meet-and-Greet Workshop Series for all of us to shape the future of Kansas City.

Intrigued? We were! Here's the link to learn more: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/zKTR3GtFgKy1QJPL

They are hosting an event on August 13th from 4 to 7:30 pm with a raffle every 30 min.

Help the Innovation Team build a resilient future. We need your voice, your lived experience, and your leadership.

Happy birthday to our very own Quadrant Leader, Lori!We hope you had an epic day!!!
07/24/2026

Happy birthday to our very own Quadrant Leader, Lori!

We hope you had an epic day!!!

Club KC is an initiative of the Mayor's Office and a partnership with KC Parks & Recreation. It's a FREE program for tee...
07/22/2026

Club KC is an initiative of the Mayor's Office and a partnership with KC Parks & Recreation. It's a FREE program for teens ages 12-18 providing a safe, supervised, and engaging space where young people can connect with friends. Club KC will encourage youth to explore new interests, build skills and have fun on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the Summer.



For more information, stop by the Gregg Klice Community Center, Southeast Community Center or call ArtsTech (816) 461-0201.

Let's come together to celebrate the incredible Seth Jones, owner of Hula Hoop KC and artistic visionary, as we mark ano...
07/21/2026

Let's come together to celebrate the incredible Seth Jones, owner of Hula Hoop KC and artistic visionary, as we mark another year of life, growth, and limitless possibility! 🎉

Club KC is an initiative of the Mayor's Office and a partnership with KC Parks & Recreation. It's a FREE program for tee...
07/08/2026

Club KC is an initiative of the Mayor's Office and a partnership with KC Parks & Recreation. It's a FREE program for teens ages 12-18 providing a safe, supervised, and engaging space where young people can connect with friends. Club KC will encourage youth to explore new interests, build skills, and have fun on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the Summer.

For more information, stop by the Gregg Klice Community Center, Southeast Community Center, or call ArtsTech (816) 461-0201.

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