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Tour of Homes Tickets Now Available!!

The Holiday Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County tickets are now available for purchase!  Tickets cost $15/person before the event and $20/person on the day of the events.

One ticket gets you into all seven beautifully decorated homes and the Taste of Warren County.  While you are out, don't forget to shop at the Holiday Market for last minute gifts. The event is held on December 11 and 12, 2015. Don't wait.

Buy your tickets at: Indianola Chamber of Commerce, adorn, Casual Rags, Community Bank, McCoy True Value, JRene, Kerry's Flowers, Peoples Bank, St. Thomas Aquinas Church,  Taylor Floral & Gifts, Vintage Hills Cooperative, and Todd's Shoes for Women TODAY!

Get Your Treasures Before They are Gone!

Painted Pony Liquidation Sale


Stop at the Painted Pony on Saturdays for their liquidation sale. The sale is open to the community, so make you get there early.  For questions or more information, please call 515-371-1187.

Shop the Holiday Market

Friday December 11 & Saturday December 12


 
Stop by the Holiday Market, which will be held December 11-12, 2015, at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center.  Admission is free.
 
The Holiday Market will be filled with local vendors who can help you shop for that hard-to-buy for person on your list!  You can also purchase a light breakfast or lunch served on Saturday at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center.
 
The Market will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 11th and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 12th.  While you are out viewing all of the homes on the Tour of Homes, be sure to stop by the Holiday Market to find that special holiday gift. Don't miss out on this great event!

 

Calendar of Events

October 15 - PM Mixer- Warren County Habitat for Humanity; Sports Page - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
October 15- Memory Care Open House- Vintage Hills Retirement Community-2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
October 20- Ribbon Cutting- Kiya Koda; 1206 Jefferson Way; 10 a.m. New

October 28- Bytes & Brews: Social Media Advertising Made Simple-Register Media Community Room- 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
October 29 - Ribbon Cutting & Open House- O'Brien Law; Peoples Company Building, 113 W. Salem Ave.; Open House 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Ribbon Cutting 4 p.m.
October 31 - Trick or Treat on on the downtown square - 10 a.m. to Noon
November 5 - PM Mixer - Exit Realty; 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
November 28- Small Business Saturday
December 4- Holiday Extravaganza on the Square
December 10- Indianola Young Professionals Meeting; Hyvee Market Cafe- New
December 11 & 12- Tour of Homes and Taste of Warren County/ Holiday Market
December 17 -PM Mixer at Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Wine & Clay Class

Make your Own Piece of Art!


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Save the date for your Holiday Shopping!

Think Indianola First on Small Business Saturday!


Mark your calendars, make your list and shop til you drop as you THINK INDIANOLA FIRST ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH!
 Support your community businesses as you enjoy special deals on some of your favorite products, and participate in fun activities throughout the day. 
Grab your friends and make a day of it...See you all there!
 

Santa's Comin' To Town...

NEW Santa House Opens December 4th, 10th & 17th

    
Santa's Comin' to Town... thanks to our great sponsors  - Circle B Cashway and Downing Construction!  Bringing tradition back to Indianola, the new Santa House will be placed on the courhouse lawn during the holidays!  Also, a big 'THANK YOU' to Community Bank who is sponsoring Santa's trip from the north pole!

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Simpson College Student Discount Program

It's Not Too Late to Participate

Don't miss this opportunity to find a new customer and grow your business!  Contact Kelly Webster or Brenda Easter at 515-961-6269 today to get started!


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IYP @ HyVee Market Cafe

Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the Indianola Young Professionals meeting on December 10, 2015. Watch for more details! 

Summerset Winery Events in October

Fall Fun at the Winery

Make sure to check out all of the events at Summerset Winery throughout the month. There are upcoming wagon rides, a costume party , and wine tastings every week.

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Vintage Hills Cooperative has 2 Units for Sale!

Live the Lifeā€¦

Tired of home maintenance responsibilities?
Thinking of downsizing?

 
Owning a home at Vintage Hills Cooperative
can simplify your life.

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PM Mixer

Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend

Did you know that networking is your #1 referral source?  Are you taking the time to tell people what you do?  Did you know that sharing your business lesson's learned and contacts can benefit someone else and make you a valuable resource to others?  Take advantage of this great networking opportunities and do something great for your business, not to mention meet some really interesting leaders in this community.

Morning mingles are an excellent way to network and showcase your business!  Show your support for fellow business owners and plan to attend the following Morning Mingles and PM Mixers.  The Morning Mingles start at 8:30 a.m. and the PM Mixers start at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  Ribbon Cuttings vary so be sure to check the time!

PM Mixers
October 15th - Warren County Habitat for Humanity - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 


November 5 - Exit Realty - 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

December 17 - Brickhouse Tavern - 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Discounted Movie Tickets at Indianola Fridley Theatre

Member2Member Program

Stop by the Chamber to pick up your discounted movie tickets! As a member, you can enjoy this benefit any time! Each ticket is $6

Promote your Business in the Classifieds Area of the Chamber's Website

I-Clips Coupon and Classified Ads

Posting your ad is easy!  Learn more about utilzing this resource by contacting the Chamber at 515-961-6269.

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Buy A Raffle Ticket to Win a Vacation Voucher - You Decide Where

Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser

Ski in the Alps! Swim in the Tropics! YOU DECIDE!

Enter to win a travel voucher of $1,500!  Stop by the office today to purchase your raffle tickets today.  Tickets are $10 each.  Purchase your raffle tickets toady for a chance to win this awesome trip! 
 

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Get to know Warren County Habitat for Humanity...

TOMORROW....PM Mixer Time!

Warren County Habitat for Humanity (WCHFH) was first organized 20 years ago and since that time has been building homes, communities and hope in Indianola and throughout Warren County.

Come join current WCHFH Board members and volunteers for a
Chamber P.M. Mixer 
October 15, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Sports Page.

Learn more about the work of WCHFH, opportunities for involvement and plans for the future.
 

Chamber Day at Papa Murphy's Pizza

October 15, 2015 Don't Cook! Just Eat!

Don't Cook!   When you are on the go, its nice to give yourself a break and have more time with your family. Enjoy a fresh pizza from Papa Murphy's and support the Chamber's "Think Indianola First" campaign on October 15, 2015!  

Other upcoming dates:
  • December 17

Kiya Koda Ribbon Cutting

Mark your calendars for the ribbon cutting at Kiya Koda on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10 a.m. We are proud to welcome them as Chamber members and would like everyone to attend! 

Kiya Koda is a state recognized, non-profit animal shelter that strives to find a loving, forever home for all the animals that come through its doors. Meet the people who give animals a second chance at a loving home and welcome them as members of the Chamber of Commerce. 

An Experience for Your Taste Buds...

Taste of Warren County Friday, Dec. 11th 8-10pm


What a great way to easily experience all the Tastes that Warren County has to offer! Two events... ONE TICKET....Your Tour of Homes ticket gets you into 7 homes and the Taste of Warren County for only $15 per ticket!
So... after touring the beautifully decorated homes, join us at the St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center where you can meet many of Warren Counties treasured food creators. They will have their delicious snacks, pastries, dishes, and desserts for you to sample...leaving you wanting more!

Be sure to attend this experiece for your taste buds!

Seeking Nominations for Golden Hammer, Employee, Teacher or Volunteer of the Year

Make a Nomination Today

Do you know someone who has worked especially hard this past year? Do you think they deserve recognition for all that they do? Then nominate them for the Golden Hammer or Teacher, Volunteer, or Employee of the Year awards that will be presented during the 2016 Indianola Chamber Annual Dinner on January 28, 2016.
 
Nominations for Volunteer of the Year, Golden Hammer Award, Educator of the Year, and Employee of the Year are now being accepted at the Chamber. The forms can be accessed by clicking the verbiage above. 

Forms must be turned in no later than noon on October 30, 2015.

Get your nominations in and recognize those in our community who deserve to be honored for their great contributions and accomplishments!
 

3 Great Ways to Participate in the Holiday Extravaganza

Seeking Vendors and Parade Participants



The Holiday Extravaganza is December 4, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and held in the dowtown square. You can participate in this great event in 3 ways!

Register as a vendor.  Cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members.  Vendors receive a 15'x15' outdoor space on the square. 

Register for the parade.  Help light up the night by participating in the lighted parade.  Participation is free, but all entries must have lots of lights!  See the registration form for more information. 

Bring your family.  Enjoy an evening of fun activities, festive music, and holiday spirit while building memories with those you love!  Attendance is free!
 
The Holiday Extravaganza kicks off the holiday season and features free entertainment for all ages.

Get your form online. Completed registration forms are due November 6, 2015 and can be mailed to the Indianola Chamber, 104 N. Howard, or emailed to whatsup@indianolachamber.com.

Contact us with your questions at whatsup@indianolachamber.com or by calling 515-961-6269.

Scovel Taxidermy-A Family-Run Business Since 2001

Member Window Spotlight...SEE THEIR DISPLAY!

                           
Scovel Taxidermy was born when a crazy idea turned into realty!  Rocky and Tiffany Scovel own and operate the taxidermy business located just outside of Indianola. Tiffany was looking for an opportunity to work from home doing something she enjoyed and Rocky is an avid deer hunter and deer lover.
 
Hunters work hard to get their kill, and the Scovels work hard to recreate your animal into a piece of natural looking art.  It takes true appreciation for an animal’s natural beauty to capture your one-of-a-kind artwork, and that’s where the Scovels’ experience comes in. Rocky spends a lot of time studying deer noticing their natural movements, facial features and coloration.
 
“We take great pride in our work,” said the Scovels. They take the time to get to know you and understand your wants and concerns.  They love connecting with the hunter and their families to create that perfect mount and enjoy hearing the story that goes with the animal.  Rocky usually shares a few stories of his own.  Their motto is “come as a customer and leave as a friend.”
 
The Scovels started with deer mounts and have added fish and all game heads to their growing repotoire, including European skull mounts. When you get that perfect animal and want to capture its natural beauty for life, contact Tiffany and Rocky.  They can provide you with the expertise needed to create your life-like piece of art and memory that lasts a lifetime. 
 
View the professional work of the Scovels in the Chamber’s Member Spotlight window on the square.  The eye-catching display gives every viewer a spectacular show. Contact the Scovels at 515-961-1341 or email at thescovels@netzero.com

4th Annual Champagne Brunch and Bingo Benefit

Join the Des Moines Metro Opera Guild on Saturday, November 14, 2015 for the 4th Annual Champagne Brunch and Bingo Benefit. Look forward to a morning of great food and plenty of fun. Enjoy an array of brunch favorites and indulge your sweet tooth at the dessert table. Set the mood with music by vocalist Gabrielle Clutter and play bingo with a group of your friends! Support the live auction, with all proceeds going to benefit the Des Moines Metro Opera's 44th season productions. 

The cost to attend is $25/person ($10 is tax deductible). Tickets are available at the DMMO office or call 961-6221. Tickets are also available from Vickie Till at 681-2999 or Chari Kruse at 979-1879. 

Lookin' Fab-you-lous for Fall!

Fashion Show and Speaker...


Mark your calendars for the Indianola Midday Connection Luncheon on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Indianola Country Club. The theme is "Lookin' Fab-you-lous for Fall!" and will feature a fall fashion show presented by JRene as well as speaker, Mendy Boswell, who will speak about an unexpected gift she received in a talk titled, "Are you Wired to Give?"

The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12:00 p.m. $12.00 is the cost to attend, and free childcare is provided by reservation. 

To make your reservation today, call Fran at 961-6507 or email abildp@yahoo.com. Reservations will be taken until October 14, 2015. 
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Circle It Medicare Open Enrollment

Oct 15th thru Dec 7th

Schedule your Medicare Part D Comparison NOW....

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Chamber Member Spotlight

T.R.M. Disposal...COME SEE THEIR DISPLAY!


T.R.M. Disposal L.L.C.-Your Hometown Choice for Garbage Disposal
 

As one of the Chamber’s “Spotlight” businesses this month, be sure to stop by the office to peek at T.R.M. Disposal’s receptacle options.  Contact Sarah or Mike at T.R.M. Disposal by calling 515-962-2014 to discuss your garbage removal needs today!
 


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Children's Costume Party and Parade

October 31, 2015-Don't Miss Out!

Enjoy fall games and activities on the courthouse lawn, trick-or-treat at participating businesses around the Square, and get a professional picture taken in your costumes courtesy of Susanna Paeper. Meet Baxter, the miniature horse from Ridgetop Horse Ranch, ride the hayrack around the Square, pet some animals brought by Warren County Conservation and meet new friends from the Iowa League of Heroes! 

A dog costume contest and pooch parade will be held beginning at 10 a.m. with judging at 10:15 a.m. 

This event is hosted by Indianola Parks and Recreation and sponsored by the Record Herald and Indianola Tribune. Have a ghoulishly, fabulous time!

Memory Care Open House

Join the Vintage Hills Retirement Community for their Memory Care Open House on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. The seasons are changing and Vintage Hills is inviting everyone to stop by and celebrate with them! There will be refreshments served to welcome autumn in their new memory care neighborhood. Learn about all the ways they are able to help people throughout the year. Call 1-888-551-5884 for more informations about memory care and the open house.

October Partnership Perks with Greater Des Moines Partnership

As you know, when you joined the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, you automatically became a member of Greater Des Moines Partnership.  We collaborate with the Partnership on business and policy matters to affect change that benefits businesses directly and strengthens our economy as a whole.

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Bytes & Brews: Social Media Advertising Made Simple

Register Media will host Bytes & Brews: Social Media Advertising Made Simple, a free social media marketing seminar, on October 28 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. Local businesses are invited to join a lineup of expert speakers in the Register Media Community Room, located on the first floor of Capital Square, to explore the emerging world of social media advertising.

Attendees will enjoy industry-leading insights over free drinks and appetizers from 3:30-5:00 p.m., with networking and one-on-one consultation from 5:00-6:00 p.m. The seminar will be broken into three sessions, each designed to provide practical tips and tools to incorporate social media advertising into an organization’s success. Sessions include:

· How to Segment & Target Your Audience
· Tips to Localize Your Social Media Ads
· Best Practices for Social Media Campaigns

Attendees will have the chance to get their social media marketing questions answered by Register Media digital experts during a Social Media Round Table.

Registration is free, but seats are limited. RSVP required at www.registermedia.com/bytes-and-brews. Contact aleavenwor@registermedia with questions and inquiries

iHeart Square sponsored by Rob Keller


Local businesses are the heart of our town. Join COUNTRY FINANCIAL as we celebrate the people who make our town thrive!
Come and sample the flavors and treasures of the businesses around the town square!

October 15th  |  5pm - 7pm
The Studio  |  104 1/2 W 1st Ave
RSVP by October 9th to 515.975.7325


I care about the community because it is my community too.
Support your local businesses and keep Indianola growing strong!

Sponsored by Rob Keller of Country Financial  |  Financial Representative
209 W. Salem  |  Indianola, IA
rob.keller@countryfinancial.com  |  515.961.2351
 

Discover Iowa: 50 Things You Need to Experience in the Hawkeye State

Needing some ideas of fun things to do in Iowa throughout the year? Then check out the link in this article to discover Iowa! The National Balloon Classic and our community made the list at number 29 and is highlighted as one of the top 50 things to do in our state during the year! Click the link below to take you to the lifestyle and travel page of BLT.

https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/TheBLT/DiscoverIowa50ThingsYouNeedtoExperienceintheHawkeyeState669.html
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