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Warren County Farm Tour Sponsorships Available

Deadline May 31, 2017

The annual Warren County Farm Tour will be held on Sunday, August 27. There are currently demands for sponsorships, new committee members, and farms. If you would like to donate your services to the Warren County Farm Tour go to their website or register here

Beautification Blowout

April 22nd

Register your team for the City of Indianola Beautification Blowout by Monday, April 10, 2017.  Send your team name, team contact’s name, phone number, e-mail and number of participants to Mindi Robinson at mrobinson@cityofindianola.com.
 
Event Sponsors: TRM Disposal and Indianola Parks and Recreation

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Calendar of Events

March 31 - Chicago Harp Quartet; 7:00 p.m.
April 5 - Inspiring Women of Iowa Fundraiser; 12:00 p.m.
April 6 - Brush Facility Open 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 7 - Clear Next Step Webinar; 10:00 a.m.

April  8 - Brush Facility Open; 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 9 - Brush Facility Open; 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 10-14 - Annual Spring Cleanup
April 12 - Educate and Cultivate; 7:30 a.m. - The Village
April 13 - Brush Facility Open; 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 15 - Free Appliance Drop Off; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Brush Facility 
April 15 - Brush Facility Open; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

April 18 - Sustainability Fair; 10:00 a.m.
April 20 - Brush Facility Open; 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 21 - Wear blue for child abuse prevention.
April 22 -  Shop Local - Think Indianola First Event; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. new
April 22 - Brush Facility Open; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 22 - Beautification Blowout; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
April 23 - Brush Facility Open 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 26 - Admin Asst. Salad Lunch; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 31 - Warren County Farm Tour Sponsorship Deadline.
June 2 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. -  Monday Mourners
June 23 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Standing Hamptons
July 12 - Chamber Golf Open; 9 a.m. 
July 14 - Friday Night Live; 6 p.m. - Final Mix
July 26-31 - Warren County Fair
July 27 - Warren County Fair Knights of Valour Jousting Tournament;
July 28-Aug. 5 - National Balloon Classic

Discounted Movie Tickets for 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.

Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule

Share Your Good News

Please submit your articles, updates, or news for the What's Up Newsletter by close of business the Friday before the newsletter you want your news to be published in. Below is the bi-weekly production schedule.  Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
 
Submissions        Publish Date                                    
2017
March 24             March 29
April 7                 April 12
April 21               April 26

Email your newsletter item to: intern@indianolachamber.com
 
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

 

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 utilizing this resource by contacting the Chamber at
515-961-6269.

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Educate2Cultivate Business Development Workshop

How to Re-Energize Your Business

 
Take a look in the mirror. Is it time to give new life to your business? Learn how to re-energize your business from someone who has helped Fortune 500 companies grow.

Join us on April 12, 2017 at the Village at 7:30 a.m. to listen to Amanda
Brend-Zwanziger, owner of RightHand Sales - a consulting, coaching, and sales contracting firm. 
 
 Amanda uses her system The Paralyzed Movement to identify what is broken in a business, then develops rehabilitation strategies to improve business performance and create greater customer value.

Where: The Village 
When: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
@ 7:30 a.m. Enjoy Blue Zone Breakfast
@ 8:00 a.m. Speaker Amanda Brend-Zwanziger 
Cost: $10

Purchase your ticket today. Deadline for this event is April 7. 


 

Congratulations Shottenkirk Ford of Indianola and BnB Kids Boutique & Par-Tees

Two new business owners to welcome to the Indianola Community!
 Shottenkirk Ford of Indianola

Congratulations Doug & Tammy Deyarman, new owners!

BnB Kids Boutique & Par-Tees

Congratulations Amanda & Dean Binder, new owners!
We could not be more excited to have these two businesses as members of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce. #THINKINDIANOLAFIRST

Spring 2017 Indianola City-Wide Cleanup Dates

Annual Spring Cleanup
Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14.

Free Appliance Drop Off
Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brush Facility.

Free Leaf and Organic Waste Disposal Program
April 6 - Thursday (12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) 
April  8 - Saturday (9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) 
April 9 - Sunday (12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
April 13 - Thursday (12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
April 15 - Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
April 16- Brush Facility will be closed for Easter
April 20 - Thursday (12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
April 22 - Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
April 23 - Sunday (12:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m.)

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Be Good to Your Community-Be Good to Our Planet and Shop Local

Earth Day April 22


#ThinkIndianolaFirst

Your Clear Next Step's First Webinar of April

April 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Start April off right with Your Clear Next Step.   Learn "How to Work Better with People Who Think and Communicate Differently".  The webinar starts at 10:00 a.m.  Register today! 

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Friday Night Live Concert Series Line Up

June 2 & 23 and July 14


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Administrative Asstistant Salad Luncheon

April 26, 2017

The Indianola Country Club Women's Association is hosting their annual Administrative Assistant Salad luncheon on April 26, 2017, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Purchase tickets early by contacting Sandi Lowery at 515-961-3171 or by cell at 641-840-9875. Tickets are $9.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Purchase your tickets today! 

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Warren County Fair Announces Knights of Valour Jousting Tournament

July 27, 2017

Something very different is coming to the Warren County Fair Thursday, July 27!  Enjoy a live medieval jousting tournament presented by the nationally-known Knights of Valour.  The performance is full-contact jousting – no scripts, choreography or airbags. Choose your favorite knight and cheer them on to victory during this one-night only performance!

In addition to general admission tickets, the Warren County Fair is offering a limited number of VIP tickets. Each VIP ticket includes a medieval feast prior to the grandstand event, a parking pass and special seating just outside the arena.

Tickets will be available for purchase online. Sign-up for the Warren County Fair’s e-newsletter at www.warrencofair.com/getupdates and be the first to know when tickets are available for this special event!
 

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month


Protecting Children is Everyone's Business

Show your support for child abuse prevention by wearing blue on Blue Out Day which will be held on Friday, April 21st. To learn more about ongoing child abuse prevention programs and activities visit us at www.cap.warren.ia.us or contact val.warrencountycapc@gmail.com or 515-971-2977.

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Indianola Concert Association Presents Chicago Harp Quartet

March 31 at 7:00 p.m.


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Essential Oils 101

1st and 3rd Monday of Every Month


Join us for an informative class about the basics of using dōTERRA Essential Oils. The class will mainly focus on Oils for Kids, which includes immune boosting, safety and dilution, mood balancing, and other oils that will match a child's specific needs. 

After the class there will be a Q and A to answer any questions you may have.

Register today!
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