Calendar of Events
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday
June 28 - July 21 Des Moines Metro Opera 2019 Summer Festival
July 12 Medicap Pharmacy 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 26 - August 3 National Balloon Classic
July 27 #ThinkIndianolaFirst Shop Local Saturday, National Balloon Classic Parade, RustiqueIowa Vendor Show
July 27 Pageturners Celebrates 5th Birthday
August 5 Alzheimer's Support Group
August 23 & 24 City-wide Garage Sale
August 24 -- Simpson Discount Program Begins with Chamber Business Offers
August 24 - Indianola Community Showcase for incoming Simpson Students
September 9 Alzheimer's Support Group
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
adorn Celebrates 7 years!
Rotary Club of Indianola will Collect Food for Helping Hand
National Balloon Classic Parade
The Indianola Rotarians will walk in the Balloon Parade to collect food donations for the Helping.
When: July 27 11 a.m.
'Where: National Balloon Classic Parade, Indianola Downtown Square
Pet Photo Day and Other Things to Celebrate in July
Find a Way to Tie in and Generate Engagement on Social Media Each month there is a long list of national and daily designations that small businesses can use to promote their businesses. Take a look at a short list for July and see how you can create a fun promotion to get your peeps involved on Facebook or Instagram.
Independent Retailer Month
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Picnic Month
July 7: Chocolate Day
July 11: Pet Photo Day
July 20: Toss out the Couldn't and Shouldn't Day
July 23: Vanilla Ice Cream Day
To see the national, international and daily designations for each month, go to https://nationaldaycalendar.com/calendar-at-a-glance/
Multicultural and Inclusion Programs
Attract and Retain Diverse Talent in Your Organization
As one of the nation's fastest-growing centers for business, Greater Des Moines (DSM) understands and endorses the importance of maintaining a vibrant and diverse workplace.
Greater Des Moines Partnership acts as a catalyst to mobilize the business community toward a broad economic development vision that incorporates all people as valued contributors and valuable customers. Greater Des Moines Partnership offers a variety of programs to help you attract and retain diverse talent in your organizations, including:
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Purchase Tickets for the Des Moines Metro Opera's 47th Season Today
LaBoheme, Candide, and Wozzeck
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 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
City-wide Garage Sales
Place Ad by July 17 for July 26 & 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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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
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)
August 5 Meadow Glen Terrace
September 9 Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
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.
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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Happy 4th of July!
The Chamber Office will be Closed July 4 and 5
The Iowa Gallivant Visited and Loved Indianola
He's Spreading Our Good News. Take a Look!
The Iowa Gallivant Visited Indianola rececntly -- Scouting protein, coffee, food and fun for the riders and crews coming for RAGBRAI later this month.
Thank you to our local businesses who didn't know he would be visiting them, and treated him to hometown charm, customer service, and really good food! Take a look! Your mouth will be watering!
The beautiful pictures and JayJay's own words tell our story very well! The blog is posted on the Indianola Chamber Facebook. Please find it there and share it with your peeps. Thanks.
Click Here to Read the Iowa Gallivant Blog
Agri-Tech Aviation Winner of Warren County Economic Development Grant
$6,000 Existing Business Winner
West Hill Brewery Wins Warren County Economic Development Business Grant
Pop Up Games Produces Smiles
Ribbon Cutting at Friday Night Live
Angela Dolecheck saw an empty lot and thought Indianola could us a miniature golf course. She has created a business that is even better! She takes miniature golf to small-town community events and private parties for kids.
Here, Angela holds the Success Scissors at the Ribbon Cutting for Pop Up Games at Friday Night Live on June 28. When asked what she loves best about Pop Up Games, Angela says its the smiles on the kids' faces when they get the ball into the cup. She notes children of all ages absolutely can do this and they are overjoyed when they have success.
Grand Opening of Lauridsen Opera Center
Friday Night Live: The Ripp Cords
Join the fun July 12
When: July 12 6 p.m. - 9 p.m
Where: Memorial Park, 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
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
Bike Down to I-Town
When: July 19 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Indianola Downtown Square
Band:
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
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.
Medicap Pharmacy Open House
July 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#ThinkIndianolaFirst Shop Local Saturday, National Balloon Parade and Rustique Iowa Vendor Show
Congratulations to Pageturners On their 5th Birthday
Stop in and join the celebration.
When: July 27 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: 101 E. Salem
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!
Volunteer with the Chamber at the National Balloon Classic
Can you help on July 30th?
The Chamber will be taking ticket at the gate
at the National Balloon Classic on July 30.
8 volunteers are needed to begin at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Please call Barb at 961-6269 or email Barb@indianolachamber.com if you can help.
Thanks!
Promote Your Brand, Business or Product in 115 Pilot Packs
Each Pilot at the National Balloon Classic Gets One 2019 is going to be a HUGE year at the Classic! Over 100 pilots are registered and bring with them, family, friends, and crew members. Pilots come from all over the country and each one receives a special Pilot Pack filled with coupons, giveaways, and tokens of appreciation. Pilot Packs are an outstanding way to promote your brand, business, or product while welcoming guests and supporting the Classic.
What: Donate 115 items, coupons, products for Pilot Packs
When: By August 1st. Call (515) 961-8415
If you are not able to contribute coupons or goods, donations for Pole Grab prizes are also exceptional ways to get your name in front of pilots/guests. No amount is too small; however, all donations of $100 or more will be acknowledged as a Pole Grab sponsor via our tower announcer during the event.
Thank you for your support. We truly hope that you will join us in welcoming new and returning pilots to the National Balloon Classic. read more...
Iowa Economic Development International:Trade Opportunities for Iowa Companies
Free Seminar, July 24 with Marion County Development
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.
Ribbon Cuttings You Don't Want to Miss - Mark Your Calendar!
Indianola All-Inclusive Playground
Ribbon Cutting
When: August 6 4 p.m.
Where: Pickard Park, 2205 East 2nd (Hwy 92)
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.
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Simpson College Students will Be Doing Business in Indianola for 9 Months
Invite Them to Do Business With You
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce is happy to connect Simpson College Students with member local businesses to provide everything they need while away from home!
All Chamber businesses and service providers are encouraged to participate in this program by placing an offer for students to use again and again in The Indianola Chamber Simpson Discount Program.
Students are required to show their Simpson College ID at participating businesses to take advantage of the discount.
How to participate: If your business has had an offer in the program, you will receive an email next week reminding you of the offer. Please reply if you want to run the same, or different offer.
If you have not participated and would like to do so this year, please call Barb at 515/961-6269 to enroll your offer in the program.
The Simpson Student Discount Flyer will be distributed to students to at the Indianola Community Showcase on August 24 at Pfeiffer Great Hall on the Simpson College Campus. See Details below.
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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