Calendar of Events
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday
June 21 Dinner on the Deck at La Vida Loca Winery
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 Chords
July 12, 13, 14 Rustiqueiowa
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 17 Shop Local Saturday, National Balloon Classic Parade, RustiqueIowa Vendor Show
July 26 - August 3 National Balloon Classic
August 23 & 24 City-wide Garage Sale
September 13, 14, 15 Rustiqueiowa
September 27 & 28 City-wide Garage Sale
September 28 - 29 Log Cabin Days
November 30 #ThinkIndianolaFirst Small Biz Saturday
December 6 Holiday Extravaganza
City-wide Garage Sales
Place Ad by July 17 for July 16 & 27 Garage Sale
When: One Weekend a Month, May - 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 May 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.
Place ad by Sale Dates
July 17 July 26 & 27
Aug 14 Aug 23 & 24
Sept 18 Sept 27 & 28
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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
Purchase Tickets for the Des Moines Metro Opera's 47th Season Today
LaBoheme, Candide, and Wozzeck
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: Location alternates each month between Vintage Hills and Meadow Glen Terrace (Good Samaritan's independent living apartments, 712 S Jefferson Way)
July 1 Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
August 5 Meadow Glen Terrace
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.
Movie Tickets for Summer Fun, Birthday Gifts and Yourself
Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre
Stop by the Indianola Chamber to purchase $6 discounted movie tickets.
Promote Your Business and Get the News from Your Indianola Neighbors
Indianola Independent Advocate
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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
Order RAGBRAI promotional items
Your prospects and customers will remember you! Local and dedicated to helping you find the "just right" item at the "just right" cost.
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
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 ensure the 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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LAST CALL for Golf Registrations, Sponsorships and Auction Items
Register by June 24!
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, 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, after-game pizza, raffle prizes, and much more!
Register Today
Friday Night Live -- Red Dirt Renegade
Join the Fun! When: June 28 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: 602 N. G
Cost: $5 Adults Children 10 & Under Free (Games for Kids)
Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older
Putt- Putt Golf by Pop Up Games. Sponsored by Christian Opportunity Center
Beer Garden and Food Available for Purchase
No Outside Food or Drink Allowed
NO RAIN DATE
Ribbon Cuttings You Don't Want to Miss - Mark Your Calendar!
Pop Up Games with Andrea Dolecheck
Ribbon Cutting
When: June 28, 5:45 p.m.
Where: Friday Night Live, 602 N. G. Street
Des Moines Metro Opera
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
When: June 30 6 p.m.
Where: 106 West Boston
Vice Construction Ribbon Cutting
Alison and Jake Vice, owners of Vice Construction, get ready to cut the ribbon at a recent ceremony hosted by the Indianola Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors. The business is located at 2500 W. Second Ave., in Indianola and is a commercial and residential flatwork concrete contractor serving Central Iowa. Pictured with Alison and Jake behind them are employees, Chris "Tex" Onstot (blue shirt), Jason Jay (black shirt). Vice Construction can be reached at 515-303-0585 or online at ViceConstructionDM.com
Photo by Cindy Nelson Independent Advocate
Pure Aveda Salon Ribbon Opening and Grand Opening
1705 N. Jefferson Way, Suite 500
PURE Aveda Salon held a grand opening event for the business and the Indianola Chamber and Ambassadors were there to host a ribbon cutting for the business. The salon offers hair cuts and coloring, facial waxing and sells Aveda hair, skin and body care products. Pictured are Leah Moravee owner/ stylist and other Pure stylists, along with friends and family and the Indianola Chamber and Ambassadors.
Photo by Cindy Nelson Indianola Independent Advocate
Bike Down to I-Town
AfterShock
When: June 21 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Indianola Downtown Square
Band: AfterShock
MC: Captain Kling
KGGO/KJJY CONCERT TICKETS
(2 ) tickets
Enter to win at the Indianola Bike Night T-shirt Tent - Must Be Present to Win
ROUTE 65 HARLEY DAVIDSON GIFT CARDS
(2) $50 gift cards to Route 65 Harley Davidson
Enter to win at the Indianola Bike Night T-shirt Tent - Must Be Present to Win
Warren County Economic Development Small Business Grant Contest
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.
Improve Your HR IQ — Plain Language Advice for Avoiding 5 Common HR Mistakes
Top Five For Small Business FREE Simulcast When: June 26 Noon - 1 P.M.
Where: Indianola Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 111 N. Buxton
Register Here
In this presentation, we will discuss five common HR related challenges that businesses may experience and strategies to avoid those pitfalls. Audience members will learn about frequently occurring HR issues for small business that could cause broad ramifications if not considered or corrected.
Anne Barry, SHRM-SCP is Vice President, Strategic HR at Oasis, A Paychex Company, overseeing the organizations’ HR operations. She is focused on creating innovative ways to engage employees and help organizations establish a culture that leads to high performance and success. She earned her Master’s degree in Public Administration from Drake University.
Register Here
Pancake Breakfast to support Warren Lodge #53 Scholarship Fund
June 29 When: June 29 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Where: Warren Lodge #53. Hwy 92 West next to the Fairgrounds
KNIA Summer Scavenger Hunt
Listen and Call in for Your Chance to Win!
Register for National Balloon Classic Parade by July 12
Parade July 27 PARADE SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Line-up: Detroit Street, beginning at Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center (additional parking available around Irving Elementary)
Meeting Time: Must be lined up no later than 10:30 a.m. No exceptions and no late arrivals, step-off time is 11:00 a.m.
Parade Route: Approximately 1.2 miles in length
PRIZES AWARDED
First, Second, and Third place trophies for best use of theme, On the Rise!
One prize awarded for Crowd Favorite (any theme)
Each winning entry will also receive 10 General Admission tickets to the 2019 National Balloon Classic (tickets good for any evening during the 9-day event, July 26-August 3). Details to Register
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.
Starlight Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG)
FREE Movie Presented by City State Bank
When: July 19 8:45 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Amphitheater, 602 N. G. Street
Bring Your Own Seating
FREE popcorn courtesy of Paramount Theater. Pop and candy will be available to purchase.
Thanks also to our show sponsor, Details Plus, and media sponsor, the Indianola Independent Advocate.
The 163rd Warren County Free Fair is July 24 - 29, 2019
Free Front Gate and Free Parking
Don't Miss the Fun! There are plenty of things to see and do for kids of all ages!
Everyone's Invited to enjoy the kid-friendly activities, the carnival, tractors, livestock, a variety of exhibits, and great food and fun! And, to enter in one of the ribbon-winning competitions! Or, sign up to volunteer!
During the fair, the grounds open at 6 am and close at 11 pm.
Reserve Your Tickets Now for the Grandstand Events: MPA Truck and Tractor Pull; IAMO Truck and Tractor Pull; Knights of Valour Jousting and the Wright Rodeo bring night-time excitement to The Warren County Fair!
Indianola Community Showcase for Incoming Students
Simpson College When: August 24 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Pfeiffer Great Hall, Simpson College
RSVP by August 15 to anna.pena@simpsoncollege.edu
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