The Independence Mustangs have been playing at Lyle Leinbaugh Field since the 2006 Independence Football season. Lyle Leinbaugh Field is named after former Independence coach Lyle Leinbaugh. Leinbaugh played for the University of Iowa during his college years, and eventually became the head coach of the Independence Mustangs in 1958 and stayed through the 1978 season. During his time as head coach of the Mustangs, Coach Leinbaugh compiled an 80-90-8 record, won seven WaMaC Conference Championships, coached eleven All-State players, and coached two players to the Iowa Shrine Bowl. Lyle Leinbaugh Field is also shared by the Independence Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams and the Independence Boys and Girls Soccer Teams.