OPERA Iowa is an award winning program designed to bring music education to life while exciting students about opera as an art form. The Iowa Educational Touring Troupe will perform John Davies’ The Billy Goats Gruff in area schools and Rossini’s Cinderella in communities around Iowa.
 
They will perform at Whittier Elementary on February 8, 2016, at 2 p.m.  Performances during school hours are not open to the public.  They will perform Cinderella in Indianola as well!  For more information about the concerts in Indianola, please contact Mary Craven, 515-961-9570.
 

National Balloon Classic's 29th Annual Fundraiser. A highly anticipated, elegant evening featuring dinner, entertainment, Live/Silent auction, and lots of surprises tucked in.
Tickets: $65 | Attire: Evening (Roaring 20s optional).

PURCHASE TICKETS by contacting the National Balloon Classic at (515) 961-8415 or becky@nationalballoonclassic.com

Please join us for breakfast, games, fun and meet the Cat in the Hat!  Please pre-register by calling the Library at 515-961-9418.  Sponsored by Friends of the Indianola Public Library Foundation and Darren Beverage, State Farm Insurance Agency.

Mark your calendars and join us for a Ribbon Cutting at 9 a.m. on February 17, 2016, at the Indianola Preschool (IPS), 205 S. Howard, Indianola.

IPS is proud to be the ONLY preschool in Warren County to be given the highest rating of 5 stars in Iowa’s Quality Rating System!  Further, the preschool has been chosen as the Best Preschool/Child Care in Warren County in the Indianola Record Herald Tribune EVERY year!

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the preschool will offer an after care option for students who attend morning classes.  Registration for the next school year will be held Saturday, February 13^th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Find out more by contacting IPS at 961-3798 or at indianolapreschool@hotmail.com.

The 2016 lineup is full of tools and techniques to make your business better in any role, with any level of authority.  With a meaningful mix of hard & soft skills, the YCNS staff is there to help you get things done!  Classes starting as early as February 23, 2016!  The class lineup follows:

Making Business Better (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)  

• Making Change Stick - 2/23/16
• Creating an Effective Business Case - 4/26/15
• Giving and Receiving Feedback - 4/26/15
• Speaking and Presenting to Others - 6/28/16
• Working Well with Vendors - 8/23/16
• Building Effective Relationships - 10/25/16
• Navigating through Difficult Conversations - 10/25/16

 Leadership (5-Part Leadership Series) Classes begin 9/13/16
The YCNS Essentials Suite  (New)
    Classes scheduled from 2/25/16 through 10/27/16
Project-Focused (PM/BA/QA)
    Classes scheduled for 8/23/16 and 8/25/16

Learn more and register at www.yourclearnextstep.com, or call 515-442-0545.

The Golden Hammer Award goes to:  Nate Fehl, Hy-Vee Market Grille
 

On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, Indianola residents have the opportunity to vote on whether or not to fund building a new wastewater treatment plant with a 1% local option sales tax.

Vote YES if you want a 1% Local Option Sales Tax
Vote NO if you do not want a 1% Local Option Sales Tax

With 92 out of 99 counties already implementing a local option sales tax with positive results, you are strongly encouraged to vote yes on March 1!

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The Indianola Chamber of Commerce exists to promote economic growth and strengthen our business climate, as well as enhance the quality of life in Indianola.  Many of the benefits to you as a member include electronic marketing opportunities, such as:

WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER BANNER ADS We know many of our members have lots going in their businesses. Various events and seminars, holiday specials, good news to share and more are always happening in our community. Here is a great opportunity to drop an exclusive email regarding your business to our membership.

Come and learn how to cook like a true chef with our very own Chef Nick.  This event promises to be an extraordinarily fun experience!

Thursday, February 11, 2016 (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Gourmet Cooking Class with Chef Nick
Indianola Country Club
1610 Country Club Road
Indianola, IA 50125

 

Just in time for Valentines day, Chef Nick, of the Indianola Country Club will teach participants to prepare a gourmet meal.  Each person will prepare and eat their own meal.  Due to the cost of food, there will be a $5.00 charge for each person.   We have had a great response to this event, encourage other YP's to join us, and make it our largest event to date!

 

Please RSVP by Friday, February 5. 

Drinks will be available for purchase( happy hour specials)  non-alcohol beverages will be provided. 

 

Sponsored by:

                     

  

                               

Cost is $20 if your employer is an Indianola Chamber member or $40 if a non-member.  Your membership includes:

JOIN NOW!
www.indianolachamber.com / 515-961-6269
iypchair@indianolachamber.com

Register for the Think Spring! Garden Seminar on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kent Campus Center at Simpson College, Indianola.

 

This event is a partnership between the ISU Extension Master Gardeners in Warren County and Indianola Parks and Recreation. Learn about: Success with Houseplants, Inspirational Garden Art & Pinterest Gardening, Gymnoclaudus dioicus (the Kentucky Coffeetree) and Birds, Butterflies and Pollinators.  Register for the Think Spring! Garden Seminar now!

Do you know someone who fits the description below and could benefit from a cooking and nutrition program: eligible for food stamps or WIC and is expecting and/or has children 10 years or younger? 

If so, please let them know they qualify for the FREE nutrition and cooking classes in Indianola on Tuesdays, March 1-May 3 (skip March 15 and April 5) from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Participants will learn to save money and time at the grocery store and in the kitchen, help picky eaters try new foods, learn to make easy, low-cost meals and also strengthen family relationships. Contact Sara Tessmer for more information.