Calendar of Events
April 18 Des Moines Metro Opera Ground Breaking; 5:30 p.m.
April 19 Greater Des Moines Partnership Affiliate Networking Breakfast; 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
April 20 Bike Down To I-Town; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
April 21 iROTARY Art Festival; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 22 Simpson College Community Orchcestra; 7:00 p.m.
April 24 The Corn Crib Bed and Breakfast New Owner Ribbon Cutting; 4:00 p.m.
April 25 Admin Assistant Salad Lunch; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
April 27 Buxton Plant Sale; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
April 28 Buxton Plant Sale; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 30 Warren Lodge #53 Pasta Supper; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 1 Protect Yourself from Fraud Seminar; 6:30 p.m.
May 8 & 9 Spring Planting Blitz; 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 18 Bike Down to I-Town; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Beginning January 2018, the Chamber Newsletter will be published the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
Spring Planting Blitz
Help plant thousands of flowers in city flower beds at Buxton Park and Sesquicentennial Park.
Sign up to work during any of the following times:
Tuesday, May 8, from 8:00 – 11:00 am or 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Buxton Park
Wednesday, May 9, from 8:00 – 11:00 am at Buxton Park
Wednesday, May 9, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Sesquicentennial Park
To participate, call Parks and Recreation at (515) 961-9420. If you have a trowel or shovel, please bring it along with your garden gloves!
3 Pieces of Critical Content You Need for Your Business
Content marketing provides the kind of quality content your audience is looking for. Marketers in today’s business climate must yield to the interests of their customers to be successful in the same way that party planners who want people on the dance floor must select music the vast majority of people in attendance will find appealing.
T.R.M Disposal Now Offering Roll Off Services
T. R. M. Disposal is excited to announce they are now offering Roll Off services.
T. R. M. Disposal has been offering Warren County residential and commercial trash and recycle services for six years. They have seen a continued need for a local roll off service provider and are pleased to add this service for their customers.
Call them at 515-962-2014 to schedule delivery for your home improvement or large cleanup projects today!
Greater Des Moines Partnership Benefits
As a member of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce you are also an affiliate member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership (Partnership), which connects you with opportunities
outside of the 50125 area.
The Partnership actively connects members wth elected officials to ensure the region’s collective voice is being heard. Navigating the world of public policy can be intimidating, so the Partnership offers a variety of opportunities to connect businesses in Central Iowa with the information they need to make informed decisions!
Stay in the loop by subscribing to the Partnership's newsletter today!
Buxton Plant Sale
Proceeds from this annual plant sale go towards improvements in Buxton Park, meaning you can feel doubly good about your purchases! Click here to see photos and pricing!
Three Tips for Taking the High Road, Even When It's Hard
Your Clear Next Step 
As we go through our busy lives, bumping into others who are going about their equally busy lives, even when we don’t intend to cause harm or disruption, sometimes we wind up in a situation where we witness someone else behaving at less than their best.
Sometimes, frankly, we wind up in the crosshairs of someone else’s negativity, and it can be mighty hard to not respond in kind. So, we offer three tips to help.
Des Moines Metro Opera Single Tickets On Sale Now!
Chamber New Address
New Chamber Address:
111 North Buxton, Suite 117.
Open to the public 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Appointments available 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
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.
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.
Chamber of Commerce Mobile App
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Ground Breaking at Des Moines Metro Opera
April 18, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. 
Don't miss the Des Moines Metro Opera's ground breaking ceremony for the NEW Lauridsen Opera Center! It's always fun to celebrate progress and reflect on how lucky we are to have the DMMO call Indianola home!
WHEN: April 18, 2018 - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: 106 W Boston Ave
Greater Des Moines Partnership Affiliate Networking Breakfast
April 19, 2018 - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 
Who says networking can't be fun? Join the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Johnston Chamber of Commerce for this informal networking breakfast and get to know others from around the metro!
Register Now!
Where: Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Dr.
Johnston, IA 50131
Warren County Small Business Grant Now Accepting Applications!
Warren County Economic Development Corp. 
Do you need capital to help start or grow your business? If yes, apply today!
Applications are currently being accepted for
the Warren County Small Business Grant Contest.
All applications are due April 30, 2018!
The following grants are available:
Existing Business: $6,000
Start-Up Business: $4,000
Apply Today!
More Info
Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits Workshop
Register Now
Maximize your Chamber benefits by attending one of our workshops focused on helping businesses expand their digital footprint in the global marketplace. During the workshop you will learn about a new member benefit that will expose and connect you to customers where they are - online!
All current Chamber members should attend one of the workshops. Feel free to bring a friend who also could use these resources to help their business grow as well! Get the return on investment you are looking for by taking advantage of all of your member benefits!
Several dates and times are available, but space is limited for each workshop (limited to 10). Attendees can bring a laptop or tablet to test-drive some of the new resources during the workshop!
The Corn Crib Bed & Breakfast New Owner Ribbon Cutting
Join Barb Yearous, the new owner of the Corn Crib B&B for a ribbon cutting and to celebrate her new ownership!
April 24, 2018
4:00 p.m.
1301 South K St.
iROTARY Art Festival
April 21, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 
Join Indianola service groups including Rotary, Kiwanis, Indianola Parks Friends, and Noon Lions at the Indianola Country Club to bring the benefits of play to area children with physical challenges.
• View and buy new artistic work
• Visit with local artists
• Enjoy live background music
• Light refreshments provided
• Cash bar available
Net proceeds will match Indianola Community Foundation and Rotary Foundation grants towards building Indianola’s first all-inclusive public park play area.
RSVP Here
Come and go as you please or stay to enjoy the whole evening!
Where: Indianola Country Club
Spring/Fall Cleanup
Annual Spring Cleanup
Monday, April 30 through Friday, May 4
Cleanup Gudelines:
- All items must be on the curb by 7:00 a.m.
- A fee will be charged for the disposal of monitors/televisions
- Only large items not hauled through weekly service
- No construction materials or railroad ties
- Items that are bulky and difficult to handle, such as swing sets, must be cut up or dismantled into smaller pieces no longer than 4 ft
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Free Appliance Drop Off
Saturday, April 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Brush Facility
The facility is located at the intersection of West Iowa Avenue and Kenwood Boulevard.
Accepted appliances include stoves, refrigerators, furnaces, water heaters, etc.
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Free Leaf and Organic Waste Disposal Program
The Brush Facility
The facility is located at the intersection of West Iowa Avenue and Kenwood Boulevard.
*Fees apply for brush over 1 1/2 inches or more in diameter
April 5 - 12:00 p.m. - 700 p.m.
April 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 8 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 12 - 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 14 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 15 - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 19 - 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 21 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LaunchPad65 Needs Your Input!
LaunchPad6 
Launchpad65 is a new organization formed to connect entrepreneurs to technology, education, venture capital, marketing and mentoring. This new business is focused on creating a place and process that individuals and businesses can utilize as they create new business opportunities for themselves.
Your input matters, whether you are the entrepreneur or a resource for one.
Please take a minute to complete this short survey.
Email your completed forms to Terry Pauling, at terry.pauling@exitrealtynorthstar.com.
If you are interested in specific networking / education opportunities, please include them in your response as well. LaunchPad65 plans to provide access through resources now available from the EMERGE Foundation and use of Salem Connection as a place to learn and collaborate.
Administrative Assistant Salad Lunch
April 25, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25 is Administrative Professionals Day!
Join the Indianola Country Club Women's Association for their annual fundraiser, and admin asst. salad lunch!
When: April 25, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Indianola Country Club
Cost: $9 in advance or $10 at the door
If you would like to purchase tickets please call:
Janet Crum at 515-238-9049
or
The Indianola Country Club at 515-961-3303 ext. 5
City-wide Garage Sales
Mark your calendars for the Indianola city-wide garage sales!
Call 515-284-8141 to register and get your location on the map before 2:00 p.m. for the appropriate deadline.
May 18-19
deadline May 9
June 15-16
deadline June 6
July 20-21
deadline July 11
August 17-18
deadline August 8
September 14-15
deadline September 5
Bike Down to I-Town
April 20, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m 
Don't miss the first Bike Down To I-Town event on the Indianola Square.
Friday, April 20 kicks off the season!
If you're unable to attend the first night, don't worry! Check out the other dates below.
May 18 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
June 15 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
July 20 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
August 17 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
September 21 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Warren Lodge #53 Pasta Supper
April 30, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Join Warren Lodge #53 for a pasta supper
April 30, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.!
Menu:
Salad
Garlic Bread
Pasta: Alfredo, Spaghetti with or without meat
Dessert
Drinks
Where: Warren Lodge
1606 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
When: April 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $7
Children, $4.00
Protect Yourself from Fraud Seminar
Hosted by Peoples Bank May 1, 2018 
Protect yourself from fraud with this FREE seminar!
Learn more about safeguarding your debit/credit cards, theft trends and online safety.
Hear from the following presenters:
Mike Burke, Robbery and Crisis Management, Shazam
Tim Henry, VP, United Bankers' Bank
Indianola Police Department.
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RSVP to 515-962-1400 by April 23
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center
210 R63 Hwy, Indianola
When: May 1, 2018 - 6:30 p.m.
Community Meeting: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
April 25, 2018 - 3:30 -5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join UCS Healthcare & Iowa CareGivers for a discussion to learn more about the disease of opioid addiction, the stigma associated with use and treatment, and options for treatment.
Two available sessions:
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Warren County Health Services
301 N Buxton St.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Vintage Hills Town Center
604 E Hillcrest Ave.
Questions?
Contact David Chapin at 515-280-3860
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