Calendar of Events
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Donation canisters will be at Fareway in Indianola, Carlisle and Norwalk all month.
April 18 Warren County's Women's Mentoring Event
April 21 Adult Easter Egg Hunt & Live Music
April 22 - 28 Cookie Sale at Indianola Hy-Vee to support Child Abuse Prevention Programming in Warren County
April 24 Annual Ladies Salad Luncheon for Administrative Assistant Day
April 24 Papa Murphy’s Pizza Night for Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 26 & 27 City-wide Garage Sale
April 27 #ThinkIndianolaFirst Spring Fling Shop Local Saturday
April 27 Center Chapel Chicken Noodle Supper
April 27 Child Abuse Prevention Cook-Out- Indianola Hy-Vee
April 27 Pop up Games and Sluggers Batting Cage Event
April 27 Spring Craft Fair
May 4 IYP Putt-Putt & Pints Golf Outing
May 4 Everything In Between
May 6 Alzheimer's Support Group
May 11 Pop up Games and Sluggers Batting Cage Event
May 14 Support Group for Serious Illness and Grief
May 24 & 25 City-wide Garage Sale
May 25 Pop up Games and Sluggers Batting Cage Event
June 6 Chamber Night at the Iowa Cubs
June 7 Friday Night Live with Red Dirt Renegade
June 8 Pop up Games and Sluggers Batting Cage Event
June 21 & 22 City-wide Garage Sale
June 28 Friday Night Live with Train Wreck
June 28 - July 21 Des Moines Metro Opera 2019 Summer Festival
June 30 Des Moines Metro Opera Ribbon Cutting and Open House
July 12 Friday Night Live with The Ripp Cords
July 17 Indianola Chamber Golf Outing
July 23 RAGBRAI overnight stay in Indianola
July 24 - 29 Warren County Fair
July 26 & 27 City-wide Garage Sale
July 26 - August 3 National Balloon Classic
August 23 & 24 City-wide Garage Sale
September 27 & 28 City-wide Garage Sale
September 28 - 29 Log Cabin Days
November 30 #ThinkIndianolaFirst Small Biz Saturday
December 6 Holiday Extravaganza
RAGBRAI Theme for Indianola Announced
American Pickers Looking for Collections in Our Area
Plan to attend these Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses
Color Choice
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
When: May 21 4 p.m.
Where: Salem Connection, 222 W. Salem Ave
Des Moines Metro Opera
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
When: June 30 6 p.m.
Where: 106 West Boston
Support Group for Cancer, Serious Illness, Grief
Group provides Support
When: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 202 N. Kenwood Blvd., Indianola
For additional information: Call Pastor Christian Walz at 507/ 217-6158
City-wide Garage Sales
Place Ad by April 17 for April 26 - 27 Garage Sale
When: One Weekend a Month, April - September
Where: A City-wide Garage Sale Map locating garage sales will appear in the Indianola Record Herald the Thursday before each garage sale weekend.
How: Watch the Indianola Record Herald the first week of April for the Garage Sale form and payment information. Or, call 515-284-8141 with the wording for your garage sale ad, your address, and your method of payment.
Garage Sale Madness Dates:
April 26 & 27 May 24 & 25 June 21 & 22
July 26 & 27 August 23 & 24 September 27 & 28
Order promotional items for upcoming spring and summer events
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Deliver Your Sales Message to 50,000+ People a Day
1 Billboard Left in 2019
ACT NOW: One billboard available to carry your message in 2019: October 17 - November 14. 1st 2020 billboard available January 8 - January 9, 2020.
Call Barb at the Indianola Chamber at 515/961-6269 for details.
Don't Miss Out on KEY Benefits of Your Chamber Investment
Maximizing Your Chamber Benefits Workshop
It is amazing how many more prospects, with devices in their hands, search indianolachamber.com every day looking for the local business that can meet their needs.
Come to a 1-hour Maximize Your Chamber Benefits workshop to see how easy it is to showcase your business in the digital world (no extra charge).
When: April 30 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 111 N. Buxton, Indianola Register Here
When: May 8 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 111 N. Buxton, Indianola Register Here
When: May 23 noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 111 N. Buxton, Indianola Register Here
Need Professional Space for an Hour or a Day?
Schedule Your Event at Salem Connection Where: Salem Connection 222 W Salem
Call Terry Pauling: 515/ 249-9192
Large Meeting Space
$75 for 1 to 4 hours. $130 for 8 hours
Capacity 50 +/-
Small Meeting Spaces—Punch Card
$100 for 10 uses
1-2 hours in length. Capacity 2-10
Top Five Ways to Build a Culture of High Performance Sales
LIVE WEBINAR
When: April 24, 2019
11:30 AM
Simulcast Webinar Noon - 1 PM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Join us for a sobering discussion about the incredible cost of embedded sales mediocrity and the impact it can have on your bottom line. This no-holds-barred sessions will challenge your core beliefs about sales performance. If you want a culture of high performance, then you must be deliberate in your effort to create one. Let this seminar be one step toward that goal.
IYP Putt Putt & Pints Classic
Register to Play Today
When: May 4 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Indianola
Hosted by the Indianola Young Professionals from the Indianola Chamber of Commerce
REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY!
Dreaming of a New Home?
Take a Look at the Lots in Heritage Hills Plat 9
Heritage Hills Plat 9 is located near the Indianola Country Club. Seventeen lots are opening up this fall. See the plat map below.
Tax Abatements Are Now Available.
Contact Karey Bishop, 515/ 453-6335
Visit KareyBishop.com Learn more
Movie Tickets for Employees, Guests, Birthday Gifts and Yourself
Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre
Stop by the Indianola Chamber to purchase $6 discounted movie tickets.
Take Advantage of Free Job Listings or Promotions to Prospects on www.indianolachamber.com
It is Part of Your Chamber Benefits!
You can reach consumers with news about job openings, services, products, events, announcements ...any news or income-generating promotions you have to share ... for Free on www.indianolachamber.com.
It is so easy to take advantage of this benefit of your chamber investment. You can post events, coupons and product promotions in a matter of minutes.
Call the chamber office at 515/961-6269 if you have questions.
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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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Shop Local Saturday, April 27
Come enjoy unique shopping
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Shoe Sensation
April 12, 2019
A ribbon cutting was held on April 12th and the grand opening was held for Shoe Sensation on April 12th - 14th. Shoppers roamed the aisles and explored the large variety of dress and casual shoes for women, men, and children as well as athletic and work and safety shoes.
The store is open 7 days a week and is located at 610 South Jefferson Way.
Bike Down to I-Town Seeks Hospitality Tent Sponsor
Interact with Bike Night Enthusiasts Bike Down to I-Town is a popular event with hundreds of people strolling the street, listening to music and getting tired feet. Bike night organizers have heard their request for a place to sit down, visit with friends, listen to the band, and relax.
As a local business owner, you may be looking for a way to increase your visibility with a fresh, new audience. Your Hospitality Tent is a good place to find them!
Bike Night is on the 3rd Friday Night of the Month, beginning May 17 - September.
The Hospitality Tent Sponsor will provide a tent, approximately 20' x 20' and approximately 50 chairs for each Bike Night. There is not an additional vendor fee for the Hospitality Tent Sponsor.
If interested, contact Barb Bendon at (515) 360-8813.
Purchase RAGBRAI T-shirts for Your Employees to Wear July 23
Add Your Company Logo to Back of Shirt or on Sleeve Purchase a minimum of 20 RAGBRAI-themed T-shirts with your company logo for your employees to wear when RAGBRAI is in Indianola.
Contact Bradi at bradidarrah@gmail.com or call 515.681.0114 to indicate interest in this opportunity. Include business name, contact name and information, and the number of shirts requested. Bradi will respond with pricing details. At that point, the decision to place an order can be made.
Indianola Chamber Golf Open
Register Today
When: July 17 at 9:00 a.m. (Shotgun Start)
Where: Indianola Country Club, 1610 Country Club Road
Cost: $100 per golfer - includes golf cart, lunch, beverages, 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, and much more!
Register Today
Adult Easter Egg Hunt & Craft Show in April
Booking Weddings ... and Hiring
News from Summerset Winery. Details at summersetwine.com
ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT & LIVE MUSIC: April 21 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
SPRING CRAFT FAIR: April 27 10 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hiring for Summer 2019. summersetwine.com/join-our-team
Courage Age Sports -- By the Age, Not the Ability
Everyone Deserves to Play - Coming to Indianola
Courage League Offers a comprehensive program for all ages and abilities. Active Adults, Youth Programs, Saturday Sports and Summer Camp are available.
When: April 22, June 3, 10, 17, 24, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Where: Indianola Activity Center. 2204 W. 2nd Avenue, Indianola
www.courageleaguesports.com
515/421-4020
Ladies Luncheon at Indianola Country Club
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Protecting Children is Everybody's Business
Wear Blue on April 5. See schedule of events below.
The Child Abuse Prevention Council is encouraging people in Warren County to take action to create the great childhoods all children deserve because our children are our future. Child Abuse Prevention Month celebrates the small actions each of us can take that make a big impact on the well-being of our children. Healthy development in childhood establishes the foundation for future health, learning and overall well-being into adulthood. A community built on caring relationships strengthens families from the start and gives parents with a history of trauma an opportunity to heal. Donation canisters at Indianola, Norwalk and Carlisle Fareway stores all month
Cookie Sale at Indianola Hy-Vee - Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28
912 Jefferson, Indianola
Hy-Vee will donate $.50 for every dozen of Hy-Vee bakery cookies sold during the week of
April 22-28. Proceeds will go to support child abuse prevention programming in Warren County. Carry your groceries home in a paper bag decorated by Indianola Community School students.
Child Abuse Prevention Cook-Out- Indianola Hy-Vee
Saturday, April 27 th from 11:00-1:00 hamburgers/hot dogs, chips, drinks for $5 each with half going to your child abuse prevention programming.
Papa Murphy’s Pizza Night for Child Abuse Prevention Month- Wednesday, April 24 4-7 pm 10% of the sale will go toward prevention activities in Warren County
2019 Spring Clean Up
April 4 - May 3 Details Below
Center Chapel Chicken Noodle Supper
Pop Up Games is Teaming Up with Sluggers for Family Fun
Enjoy Mini Golf and Batting Cages
Fun with family and friends.
When: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
April 27
May 11 and 25
June 8
Where: Sluggers Batting Cages, 2406 W 2nd Ave
Indianola Sizzles In the Summer
Save the Dates! Invite Your Family and Friends! The Indianola Sizzles in the Summer advertisement appeared in the March 2019 Indianola Living magazine and Cityview's 2019 Spring Activity Guide.
Click on Read More to see details for each event in the article from the March 2019 Indianola Living magazine that Brenda Easter. By the way, if you would like to place your advertisement on the page with the Chamber column, please call the Chamber at 515-961-6269 to inquire about available months.
Free Event: Everything in Between
Tips, Talks and Tactics from Indianola Professionals When: May 4, 5-8
Where: Summerset Winery, 1501 Fairfax Street,
Community Shred Day: Free and Open to the Public
Destroy your expired and sensitive documents
Dinner on the Deck at LaVida Loca Winery
See menus at http://www.lavidalocawinery.com/events.php
Bike Down to I-Town
First Event on May 17
When: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20
Where: Indianola Downtown Square
Sponsors: Route 65 Harley Davidson, Southtown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Iowa Beverage Systems, Hupy & Abraham
Food Vendors: Indianola Noon Lions Club, Greek Houe/ Craig Julsen, Chela's Mexican Food, Old Time Favorites, Ring King, McConnell Concessions, Montana Mike's Steakhouse
Service Providers: Indianola Police Department, Indianola 4-H Club, Morning Lions, T.R.M. Disposal, Jim Johns, Rolling Thunder, Aubert's Towing, Pipes Gary Schemel
Alzheimer's Support Group
Support for Caregivers and Individuals Living with Alzheimer
When: 1st Monday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: May begins at Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
June at Meadow Glen Terrace (Good Samaritan's independent living apartments), 712 S Jefferson Way
Location alternates each month between the two locations
Questions: Danyel Wilson, Sales and Outreach Director, Vintage Hills of Indianola, 515-961-1924
We offer peer-or professionally led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease.
Book Your Next Event at La Vida Loca Winery
Weddings, Anniversaries, Family Reunions
Volunteer Ambassadors Needed
National Balloon Museum
The National Balloon Museum is seeking Volunteer Ambassadors to help host the museum. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Training is provided. To discuss, call Marlene Wall at 515-442-6403 or Becky Wigeland at 515-480-3611, or email museum@NationalBalloonMuseum.com
Tip$ for Trails Utility Roundup to Support Trails
Round Up Utility Bill to Nearest Dollar Tip$ for Trails Utility Bill Round-Up Program
Sign up online at 222.indianolaiowa.gov or print, fill out and return the form below to: Tip$ for Trails Utility Roundup, %City Hall, 110 N. First Street, P.O. Box 299, Indianola, IA 50125. Fax (515) 961-9402.
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