October 20 - Warren County Legislative Forum - First United Methodist Church - 7:00 p.m.
October 22 - Simpson Football and Tailgate - Pedestrian Plaza - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
October 22 - Van Wall Powersports Trick or Treat event - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
October 25 - VWG Ribbon Cutting - 113 E. Salem Ave. St. 102 - 5:00 p.m.
October 26 - MidAmerican Energy Seminar - DMACC Ankeny Campus - 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
October 26 - Joe's Gym Ribbon Cutting - 710 W 2nd Ave - 12:30 p.m.
October 29 - Children's Halloween Parade & Party  - 10 a.m. to Noon
October 30 - Beggar's Night around Indianola - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 31 - T.R.M. Ribbon Cutting - 901 S Jefferson Way - 2:30 p.m. 
November 1 - Downing Construction Open House - 5:00 p.m.
November 1 - Pizza Ranch Tip Fundraiser - Christina Opportunity Center - 4:30-9:00 p.m. 
November 8 - Voting day - Please see newsletter for voting locations - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 11 - Simpson Guild Picadilly Auction - Hubbell Hall (Kent Campus Center) - 7:00 p.m. 
November 12 - Veterans 5K -Fusion Fitness - 9:00 a.m.
November 26 -  Think Indianola First, Small Business Saturday 
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza - 5:00-8:00 p.m.
December 8 - Santa's Open House & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
December 15 - Santa's Open House & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
​December 10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event 

Join us for a ribbon cutting at VWG, LLC
October 25, 2016
5:00 p.m.
113 E. Salem Ave. Suite 102

Aaron Neely is the proprietor of the company here in Indianola that imports, brokers, and distributes bulk quantities of food ingredients, feed ingredients, & chemicals. They specialize in helping their clients source products from China and India. 

Come check out to Joe's Gym!
October 26, 2016
Ribbon Cutting: 12:30 p.m.

Joe & Julie Laxton are natives to Indianola and have opened a new 24/7 facility for all your personal workout needs.  The gym is a premier fitness and training facility with a strong commitment towards personalized service and individual attention for those seeking to achieve a healthier lifestyle. They offer personal training, meal plans, workout plans, quality sports nutritional supplements, and tanning.

                                         

Celebrate Downing Construction's New Branding

In 2016, Justin Brown and Joe Bulter joined Denis Frishmeyer in partnership. As the construction market continues to change; Denis, Justin, and Joe are working on making these changes to Downing and the new brand was created.

Please join them for an Open House starting at 1:00 p.m.
Food at 4:00 p.m.
Picture at 5:00 p.m.
Come join the fun!

 
Veterans 5K 

Saturday, November 12

Start Time: 9:00 am

The Event:
The Veterans 5K Run will begin at Fusion Fitness.

Proceeds from the run will benefit Veterans in the area.

Registration: $25.00 by October 23, 2016, $30.00 After

Register by dropping off completed registration forms and checks to Fusion Fitness, 107 West Salem, Indianola.

A volunteer group at the Indianola YMCA is seeking your feedback! They are seeking input from employers and organizations in our community that intentionally make wellness a priority for its employees. We would like to learn more about what your organization is doing. Please complete this short survey by going to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YP93FLT.
 

As a Member of the Indianola Chamber, you are automatically a Member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. You can stay connected to the latest regional news and events through The Partnership’s newsletters. These emails keep you updated with regional news about economic development, educational and networking opportunities, public policy, Capital Crossroads and upcoming events. The Partnership distributes six different digital newsletters that are tailored to meet Members’ specific needs. Sign up for one or all of them to ensure that you are in the know about ways to enhance your membership, and to take advantage of the variety of programs taking place across the metro.
 
You can sign up for all of the Partnership’s newsletters here: 
https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/en/media_room/newsletters_and_publications

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce has a unique opportunity for you to exposure and connect your business to the community during the holidays!  

You can sponsor the Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on the evening of December 15, 2016. The Santa House, as well as the merchants on the square, will be open late allowing parents to shop while their children visit Santa or take a horse drawn wagon ride. 

The cost is $650 and sponsorship benefits include: large signage on wagon; logo in advertisement, program, flyers/posters and Chamber website; and recognition during the event by the Master of Ceremonies. As host, you can interact with guests during the evening and hand out your business promotional information.  Partner with another business and split the cost.  This is a tradition that will promote and connect your business to the community in a very special way.  

Contact the Chamber office today by calling 515-961-6269 today.  Hurry, this one will go fast!

Join Rick Wilson and family as they celebrate Barb's retirement from Principal Financial! After 44 years, Barb's starting a new chapter in her life and will be spending more time with family and friends. Please arrive before 6:30 p.m. Stop by and congratulate Barb! 
 

Join Simpson on their beautiful campus for many activities this Saturday!
Starting at 11:00 a.m. enjoy an update from President Jay Simmons, complimentary snacks and refreshments from Sodexo Catering, facility tours, and FREE admission to the Storm vs. Loras football game at 1:00 p.m.

This will be an event you won't want to miss!

 

Trick or Treat at Van Wall Powersports on Saturday, October 22, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Bring your ghosts and goblins in costume and enjoy hot chocolate, apple cider, and cookies! Trick or treaters will receive a bag of goodies and can have their picture taken with Bones, the skeleton as he sits on one of the featured motorcycles.

Check out the Blow Out Sale and here more about a Victory Motorcycle promotion! 

There will be something for everyone!  Don't miss this ghoulishly good time!

                                            

    

        

COC will be hosting a Tip Night fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday, November 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Come enjoy some pizza and chicken while supporting a great cause!

Not certain if you will make it to the polls on November 8, 2016?
 
No worries!  Registered voters can vote early at the Recorders Office located in the Warren County Administration Building (301 North Buxton, Suite 101).  It's easy!  

You can also request an Absentee Ballot if you can't make it to the Recorder's office during normal business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Complete the Absent Ballot Request form and mail it to the Recorders office or contact the the Recorder's office to request a form by calling 961-1089.

Find your polling location for the November 8th election and make sure you vote!  Every vote counts!




 

Where; Hubbell Hall, Kent Campus Center, Simpson College
Cost: Tickets are $25 each and includes heavy hors d’oeurves and beverages. Cash bar.
 
Purchase your tickets at the Simpson College Dunn Library, The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune, or Bob’s Custom Trophies.  You can also purchase tickets online through the Simpson Guild Picadilly Auction event page on Facebook.

Rudolf Insurance Consultants is now offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Prescription Drug Plans.  Open enrollment is October 15^th through December 7^th, so now is the time to contact Rudolf Insurance at 515-961-5085 to schedule an appointment.