Calendar of Events
December 5 Live Healthy Iowa with Chuck Long
December 6 TruBank Celebrates 25 Years
December 6 Ellis Law 8th Annual Open House and Hat and Glove Drive
December 6 and 13 Summerset Winery Wine & Design
December 7 & 8 Touring The Traditions
December 7 Live Music at Crimson Anchor
December 8 Indianola Indoor Farmer's Market
December 10 Indianola Community School District Ribbon Cutting
December 17 Drawing for Indianola Noon Lions 6-Night Stay
January 17, 2019 Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
February 2, 2019 National Balloon Classic Gala
Indianola Noon Lions offers a 6-Night Stay to Raise Money for Local Causes
The Indianola Noon Lions Club is sponsoring a raffle prize for a six-night stay, in two bedroom unit, at the location of your choice, subject to availability. Lodging provided through Royal Aloha.
Raffle Tickets are $10 per ticket. The drawing will be held on December 17th. To purchase a ticket, contact Greg Avitt, Avitt Automotive, 515/ 961-3310.
Congratulations to Jim Polley, the winner of the last drawing!
For information on destinations and local causes, see the flyer below. View Flyer
LIVE Webinar: How To Make Yourself Indispensible
December 14, Online
When: December 14, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Online
Details: Renee Little, 515/442-0545
Thinking about what’s next for you? Start by wowing your current leadership! The best way to find and seize new opportunities is to be that team member that every leader calls “essential” or “indispensable”. Gain actionable ways to become more essential on your team, starting now.
Thinking of Building a New House?
Heritage Hills Plat 9 is opening this fall
Heritage Hills Plat 9 is located near the Indianola Country Club. Seventeen lots are opening up this fall. See the plat map below.
Contact Karey Bishop, 515/ 453-6335
Visit KareyBishop.com Learn more
Entertain Your Holiday Guests
Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre
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.
2019 Economic Outlook Survey
Please complete survey by December 14
Do You Have the Courage to Lead?
Chamber Annual Dinner - January 17, 2018 
Join the Indianola Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's Annual Dinner!
January 17, 2019
Simpson College, Kent Campus Center, Hubbell Hall
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Registration to Come Soon!
"Do you have the Courage to Lead?"
Hear from Nile Ramsbottom, author of " Prepare for Leadership" has he prepares all of us to be good leaders!
Click here for more information about Nile Ramsbottom
National Balloon Classic Annual Fundraising Gala
Save the Date February 2, 2019
What: National Balloon Classic Annual Fundraising Gala
When: February 2, 2019
Where: Hilton Des Moines Downtown - 435 Park Street, Des Moines
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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 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. To insure quality of your artwork, please submit your flyer or graphic in jpg format by email. Submissions are due by 4 p.m.
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format.
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SAVE THE DATE - TRUBANK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Celebrating 25 Successful Years 
WHEN: December 6, 2018, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Main Bank Location!
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Hear from Chuck Long about The State of Health in Warren County
Ellis Law Open House and Hat & Glove Drive
December 6, 2018, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
THANK YOU to Our Holiday Extravaganza Sponsors!
We appreciate all you did for this fun, family event.
Please support our Holiday Extravaganza Sponsors during the Holiday Season and throughout the year. We couldn't host our community events without them!
Enjoy the Holidays at Summerset Winery
Check out all of the fun holiday activities at Summerset Winery!
Classes and Dates:
November 8: Fall Wreath Making & Wine
November 29: Holiday Wreath Making & Wine
December 6: Holiday Wreath Making & Wine
December 13: Holiday Wreath Making & Wine
December 21: Holiday Centerpiece Making & Wine
Get More Information and Register for Classes
Touring the Traditions
December 7 and 8
Tour 5 Indianola homes decorated for the holiday season.
Tickets: $15 in Advance at Peoples Bank and McCoy True Value, Tickets just $15 available at Peoples Bank, McCoy True Value, Kerry's Flowers, Lula Belle, and Indianola Activity Center.
And, at First United Methodist Church, 307 W. Ashland:
Taste of Warren County
Silent Auction
Holiday Market, Tablescape and Nativity Scenes
Breakfast and Lunch
Details
Tickets are $15 in advance, available at Kerry's Flowers, Peoples Bank or McCoy True Value.
Stuttering Jimmy & the Goosebumps
December 7, Crimson Anchor
Indianola Winter Farmer's Market
December 8, 9 a.m. - Noon
Indianola Community Schools New District Office Ribbon Cutting
December 10, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. 
Join the Indianola Community School District for the ribbon cutting and opening of the new District Office! The ceremony will take place on December 10, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
You are Invited to Break the Ice and Cut the Ribbon
Indianola Ice Rink
When: December 12, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pickard Park
The rink was made possible by a generous donation from Iowa Wild and Wells Fargo.
Representatives from Iowa Wild will be in attendance, and we are expecting local TV, radio and newspaper media coverage of the event.
After the ceremony, the rink will be open for free public skating until dusk. Bring your skates, and be among the first to enjoy the facility noon to dusk. The open or closed status of the rink will be posted on the Indianola Parks & Recreation Facebook page, as well as with signage located at the rink.
Santa Visits Downtown Indianola
December 13 
DO YOUR KIDS WANT TO MEET SANTA CLAUS?
Bring your kids and a camera for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
DECEMBER 13 - 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
IYP Holiday Trivia
When: December 13 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Indianola Country Club
No fee to participate
Wear your holidays best, prizes each round and for winning team
Details
Light It Up Purple
Vintage Hills of Indianola Retirement Community
Festival of Trees on Display Now in Downtown Indianola
Vote for Your Favorite through December 17 Vote for Your Favorite at www.indianolachamber.com
Vote for your favorite from the front page of IndianolaChamber.com. Voting closes December 17th.
Thank you to the local businesses that are participating in the Festival of Trees this year.
Vote Here
Think Indianola First Message Delivered to Central Iowa Shoppers
Check out these local ads for your own shopping needs  
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce and local business continue to promote Think Indianola First to draw shoppers and visitors to our area.
Thirty-thousand copies of the CITYVIEW magazine are available on more than 700 racks in Central Iowa with 85,000 readers each month.
The November issue features 2 pages showcasing Shop Local Saturday, Indianola businesses, and an invitation from the Indianola Chamber to #ThinkIndianolaFirst.
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