The Indianola Chamber Welcomes Barb Rasko
Join me in welcoming our new Marketing/Member Coordidnator, Barb Rasko, to the Indianola Chamber of Commerce team!
Barb can be reached by calling the Chamber at 515-961-6269 or by email at barb@indianolachamber.com. Stop by anytime to welcome Barb!
Think Indianola First Billboard Marketing Opportunity
Expose your business to more customers! Consider advertising on the Chamber's billboard. Get over 50,000 exposures everyday.
The following slot is available for purchase:
August 26 - September 19
Contact the Chamber for details at 515-961-6269
Calendar of Events
May 15 - 31 Kiwanis Legacy for Play: Vote to Secure Grant
May 15 Kiwanis & Rotary Club Matching Funds Campaign for Inclusive Play Equipment
May 17 Let's Talk About Mental Health; 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
May 18 Drees Chiropractic Open House and Ribbon Cutting ; 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
May 18 Bike Down to I-Town; 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 18 Starlight Cinema - Cars 3 (G) ; 8:30 p.m.
May 18-19 City-Wide Garage Sales
May 22 Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 22 Make Your Website Work for You, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
May 23 Priscilla Gaumer Butterfly & Pollinator Exhibit Open House and Ribbon Cutting; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
May 24 Downing Construction Open House and Ribbon Cutting; 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 28 Memorial Day Parade; Lineup 9:00 a.m. and Parade and Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
June 1 Friday Night Live, Damon Dotson Band,
June 6 Chamber Night at the Iowa Cubs; 5:30 Tailgate and 7:05 Game
June 7 Warren County Small Business Grant Competition; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 9 Warren Lodge #53 Pancake Breakfast; 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
June & July Des Moines Metro Opera
June 26 Welcome to Medicare Free Seminar; 5:30 p.m.m
July 25 - 30 Warren County Fair
Chamber Newsletter Production Schedule
Share Your Good News Chamber Newsletter production timeline: 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. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
City-wide Garage Sales
Below are the dates for the Indianola city-wide garage sales!
If you are planning to host a garage sale, please contact the Record Herald at 515-284-8141 to register and get your location on the city-wide map before 2:00 p.m. on the notice deadline dates listed below.
City-wide Garage Sale: May 18-19
June 15-16
Notice deadline: June 6
July 20-21
Notice deadline July 11
August 17-18
deadline August 8
September 14-15
deadline September 5
Des Moines Metro Opera Single Tickets On Sale Now!
The 46th Summer Festival begins soon with the Opening Night Gala on Saturday, June 23 at Hubbel Hall, Kent Campus Center at Simpson College. This year's program features brand new productions of Die Fledermaus, Rusalka, Flight and The Tender Land.
The popular Peanut Butter & Puccini will be held on Thursday, June 14 & Saturday June 16.
Don't forget to also get your tickets to the Stars of Tomorrow concert and Opening Night Gala.
To view the full schedule of events and order tickets, visit www.dmmo.org.
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
Spread the Word on Your Upcoming Event
Don't forget to share your good news with us! You can post your upcoming events to the Chamber Community Calendar from the Chamber's homepage www.indianolachamber.com or send your submission to us via email at alerts@indianolachamber.com.
Posting to the Community Calendar is EASY! Follow these steps:
1. Click the blue "Submit an Event" button on the right hand side of the home page. Fill in the information. Upload your logo or photos and Hit save.
To have your event or news listed in the Indianola Chamber newsletter, which is sent out on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, send an email with the details of your news to newsletter@indianolachamber.com.
Questions? Call Barb Rasko at 515-961-6269.
Be in the Know! Like the Indianola Chamber on Facebook.
"Like" the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Facebook page every few weeks to make sure you receive all of our posts. Since Facebook has changed its alogrithyms so if you haven't clicked on a post from the Indianola Chamber for a while, you will no longer see our posts. We don't want you to miss out ... so go to Facebook right now, and "Like" the Indianola Chamber.
Helping Hand Food Pantry Expansion
ICYF Helps Provide a Hand Up Not a Hand Out The Indianola Community Foundation is leading efforts to expand the Helping Hand!
The goal is to raise $485,000 to build the best facility to reach the most families in
Warren County!
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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!
IYP -- What's Brewing in Indianola
What's Brewing in Indianola?
Casual Q & A with Indianola City Manager, Ryan Waller.
When: Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Sports Page Grill, 1802 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
Free Samples from Back Road Brewery
Appetizers Provided
Matching Funds Campaign for Inclusive Indianola City Park Play Equipment
Indianola Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club have launched a $25,000 Pledge Campaign to establish a play area in the City of Indianola park system where children who face physical or mental difficulties can play and interact with children from various age groups..
The Indianola Kiwanis Club and the Indianola Rotary Club are seeking pledge donations. The first $10,000 will be matched by various partners within the community. Pledge Form
2018 Legacy of Play Contest
The Kiwanis Club of Indianola and Rotary Club of Indianola need your help. They hope t o secure a grant of $25,000 to help with the purchase of inclusive play equipment for an Indianola Park.
Please encourage your friends and family to vote. You do not have to be an Indianola resident to vote.
Please vote on the Kiwanis Club of Indianola Iowa Facebook page. Or follow the link below to vote online from May 15 to May 31 until noon.
Vote here
We Need Your Vote
Efforts to Secure Grant for Inclusive Play Equipment Underwa 2018 Legacy of Play Contest
The Kiwanis Club of Indianola and Rotary Club of Indianola need your help. They hope t o secure a grant of $25,000 to help with the purchase of inclusive play equipment for an Indianola Park.
Please encourage your friends and family to vote. You do not have to be an Indianola resident to vote.
Please vote on the Kiwanis Club of Indianola Iowa Facebook page. Or follow the link below to vote online from May 15 to May 31 until noon.
Vote here
Let's Talk About Mental Health
May 17, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Plan to attend this Des Moines metro multi-club Rotary event!
Let's Talk About Mental Health is a program focused on removing the stigma of mental health and building momentum for community service. Focusing on the broad view of mental health and its many niches, the stigma associated with it in general, and key statistics.
The event will feature local mental health professionals and educators. It is open to Rotarians as well as the public.
When: May 17, 2018 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Des Moines University
Student Education Center (SEC)
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Cost: $20
Register Here
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Bike Down to I-Town
May 18, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m 
AfterShockRock will give you a blast from the past with their tribute to 80s "Hair" Bands.
Friday, May 18
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Downtown Indianola
Come for a fun-filled night for you and your friends.
Don't forget to stop out to Route 65 and register each Friday night before Indianola Bike Night for free prizes given away during each bike night event!
Route 65 HD will hold their BBQ on Saturday after Bike Night so be sure to stop in and visit Route 65 HD.
The Midwest's Largest Bike Night will also be in I-Town on these dates:
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.
Learn More About the Indianola Bike Nights!
Open House for Chuck Burgin
Celebrate his Years of Service and Wish Him Well You are invited to an open house to celebrate Chuck's 42 years of service with the City of Indianola, and wish him the best on his new adventures.
Friday, May 25th
2:00 - 5:00
Community Development Office, City Hall, 110 North 1st Street
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Drees Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting and Open House
May 18, 2018 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Join Drees Chiropractic in celebrating the opening of their new location with an open house and ribbon cutting!
When: May 18, 2018
Open House: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Drees Chiropractic
2007 N 6th St (near Indianola YMCA)
Learn more
City State Bank Presents: Starlight Cinema
Top Five For Small Business: Things for Your Website and Changes to Consider on a Yearly Basis
May 23, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Top Five For Small Business: Things for Your Website
and Changes to Consider on a Yearly Basis
Your website is your digital storefront, it’s your client or customer’s first impression of you, it’s a member of your sales team, it’s one of your most valuable marketing tools. It’s not meant to just sit there on the internet collecting dust. The internet changes regularly, as does your target audience and how they interact with websites. It’s important to keep your website up-to-date with relevant information and current technology to continue to support your business goals. Learn some of the most important things to focus on to keep your website looking sharp and working hard.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Grab your lunch and join fellow chamber members to learn how to make your website work for you!
1:30 pm. - 1:00 p.m. Simulcast Presentation
Indianola Chamber Office, 111 N. Buxton, #117, Indianola
Free
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Priscilla Gaumer Butterfly & Pollinator Exhibit Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Celebrate the Annett Nature Center's newest exhibit that features educational information about the world of insects.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit viewing, insect crafts for kids, and refreshments
RSVP to warrenccb.org or by calling 515-961-6169
Where: Annett Nature Center, 15565 118th Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
Check out the observational honeybee hive, try on the beekeeping suit, and learn all about honeybees. Don't miss the seasonal live butterflies or spy them outside on the deck. The kids will enjoy the hands-on features of the exhibit. Don't forget to have your photo taken as a butterfly and so much more insect fun.
Register here
Downing Construction Open House and Ribbon Cutting
May 24, 2018
You are invited to the Downing Construction Open House and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their new location.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
4:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open House
RSVP by emailing rsvp@downingconstruct.com or
call 515-961-5386
Where: 509 East Scenic Valley Avenue (by the Indianola YMCA)
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Memorial Day Veterans Parade and Program
A Time to Honor Those Who Served Our Country 
You are invited to participate in or view the Veterans Memorial Day Parade on
Saturday, May 28, 2018.
9 a.m. Line Up.
Corner of Buxton & Clinton
10:00 a.m. Parade begins.
Route:. Travels south on Buxton, east on Salem, south on Hwy 65/69 to IOOF cemetery. Program follows at the IOOF cemetery, 1201 S, Jefferson Way, Indianola.
Program: Guest speaker is Ray Reynolds, formerly of Indianola Fire Dept, currently Director of Fire & EMS City of Nevada. Ray is retired IA ARNG.
Live from Indianola - It's Friday Night Live
June 1 with the Damon Dotson Band 
Enjoy an evening with family and friends at the Friday Night Live concert
Friday, June 1, 2018
Memorial Park - 602 N. G Street (near Aquatic Center)
Gates Open 6 pm
Live Music 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$5 Adults; Children 10 and Under Free
Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older
Beer Garden & Food Available for Purchase
No outside food or drink allowed
Enjoy the music of the Damon Dotson Band!
AND...... Mark your calendars for all the FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERTS!
Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs
June 5, 2018 -- 5:30 p.m. Tailgate 7:08 p.m. Game
Chamber Night with the Iowa Cubs
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Tailgate 5:30 p.m.
Game:7:08 p.m.
Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Cost: $3 BUY NOW
Ticket includes:
- ​Pre-game tailgate part at southwest corner of the southwest parking lot
- FREE hot dogs, brats, chips, deset, and soda during the tailgate, served
- FREE games for kids and families
- Opportunity to network with our fellow Chamber Members.
- General admission ticket to the game
Warren County Masonic Lodge #53 Pancake Breakfast
The Warren County Masonic Lodge invites you to breakfast -- pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, biscuits and gravy and juice or coffee. All proceeds go to the Warren Lodge #53 scholarship fund.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Warren Lodge
1606 W. 2nd Avenue (Highway 92 West, next to the Fairgrouds), Indianola
Peterson Funeral Home Open House and Ribbon Cutting
You are invited to attend an open house at Peterson Funeral Home. They have updated their facility and have added new services to go with their new look.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Open House 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Great food and drinks
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Where: 602 E. Salem, Indianola
Warren County Fair Is July 25 - 30
Get Your Tickets to the Grandstand Shows Now 
The Warren County Fair brings great entertainment to Indianola. Now is the time to purchase your tickets with just a click on www.warrencofair.com.
Rodeo
July 26, 7 p.m.
VIP Medieval Feast & Jousting Tournament
July 27 (Limited quantities available)
Medieval Jousting Tournament
July 27, 8 p.m.
Truck & Tractor Pull
July 28 & 29, 7:00 p.m.
Carnival Wristbands
Skip the lines at the ticket booth and save money by Purchasing NOW!
More information for Exhibitors can be found in the 2018 Rule Book Fair .
www.warrencofair.com
Indianola Chamber Golf Open
REGISTER TODAY!
Need a break from your regular routine? Mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Chamber's annual Golf Open!
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this popular community event!
Many sponsorships are still available!
Don't miss The Chamber's biggest event of the year.
Where: Indianola Country Club
When: July 11, 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start!
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