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In this Issue

Calendar of Events

Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday

Now through November 23   Your Flu Shot at Medicap in Indianola = 12 Meals to Our Local Food Pantries

Now through January 2   Buy an Iowa Eagle Brew at Groggy Dog and $1 goes towards Stew for Helping Hand


October 15 - December 7  SHIIP Can Help with Medicare Questions

November 8  Indianola Board of Directors Nomination Deadline


November 8   Greater Des Moines Small Business Success Summit

November 9  Indoor Winter Farmer's Market

November 9   Paws for Claus Pet Photos for Kiya Koda

November 9   Cheers for 10 Years! Indianola Community Youth Foundation

November 12 Support Group for Cancer, Serious Illness, Grief

November 20  Deadline to return Light Up the Square Stationary Parade Participation Form

November 20 - December 20 Indianola Tour of Trees on Display. Vote for your favorite at indianolachamber.com


November 21  Maximizing Project Success Through PM/Sponsor Relationships Workshop

November 23   Edge of the Woods Open House

November 30  #ThinkIndianolaFirst Shop Local Saturday

December 2 Alzheimer's Support Group

December 6  Light Up the Square for the Holidays on the Indianola Square


December 7  Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

December 9  Support Group for Cancer, Serious Illness, Grief


December 13  How to Finish Strong LIVE Webinar

December 13  IYP Trivia and Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

December 13 & 14  25th Anniversary Holiday Tour of Homes, Taste of Warren County and Vendor Market

January 6 Alzheimer's Support Group


January 11  Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

January 13   Iowa Legislative Opening Reception

January 14  Alzheimer's Support Group

January 16  Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

February 1  Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

March 7     Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

April 4 Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

May 9  Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

Do you Do Something to Promote on Warren County Tourism?


 
If you have news, or an event that you would like to have promoted, please send it to Lorin Ditzler at lorin@warrencountyhometown.com.

The Warren County tourism website and social media up and running (warrencountytourism.com & @warrencountytourism).

Uncommon Grounds Coffee House

Coffee and More, Free Wi-Fi

Maximize Your Chamber Benefits

1-hour Workshop

Be aware of and take advantage of all that is available for you with your Chamber investment. That includes resources, services, and opportunities, as well as money-saving business and marketing tools.

Sign up for the next Maximize Your Chamber Benefits Workshop on November 20 from noon - 1 p.m. Register Here.

Your Flu Shot = 12 Meals to Our Local Food Pantries

Through November 23



When:  Through November 23
Where: Medicap Pharmacy, 208 E. Euclid Ave., Indianola
Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.  Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 pm.


You + a flu shot at participating Medicap pharmacies = 12 meals to the local food pantry.

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Warren County Public Health

Fall Community Health Newsletter



 

Click Here for the Full Newsletter

Share Your Business Info at the Indianola Chamber!

Pictured, Brenda Easter, Indianola Chamber, and Cortney Garrington, Extension

Do you have information to share with the public? Bring your flyers or brochures to the Chamber office and place them here.


 

Hiring: Census Takers

Iowa Realty Open Houses This Weekend





See the list of this weekend's Iowa Realty Open Houses on the Community Calendar at www.indianolachamber.com

Community Greetings Delivers Information to New Residents

Have a Message You Want Delivered?

Looking for Something Fun to Do? Hosting Something Fun to Do?

Use the Community Calendar at indianolachamber.com


 
The Community Calendar at indianolachcamber.com is a well-visited location on the front of the Chamber Website. There are dozens of events and activities listed each month. Click on the calendar on the front of the Website, Click a month and date to see a list of events. Double click the event of choice to get the details.

Does your group, organization, or business have upcoming events that you want others to know about? Add them easily and at no cost by clicking submit an event and filling in the information.

Sign Up Now for Professional Development for You and Your Staff

New ideas and information can make a big difference.


 
Increase your business skills by investing in your professional development and growing your skills with Your Clear Next Step. Read more and sign up now for these classes for you and your staff.

Maximizing Project Success through PM/Sponsor Relationships Workshop
When: November 21  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Simpson College West Des Moines Campus, 1415 28th St. #250, West Des Moines
Description: This full-day workshop explores how to develop ad maximize this critical relationship in a way that ensues the success of the project and the organization.

How to Finish Strong LIVE Webinar
When: December 13  10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Comfort of Your Office or Home
Description: Encounter three ways to make the most of the rest of the year so you can start next year well with the tips, tools, and techniques offered here.

Promote Your Business and Get the News from Your Indianola Neighbors

Good Samaritan Society - Home Care 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 between Vintage Hills and Meadow Glen Terrace
December 2  Meadow Glen Terrace, 711 S. Jefferson Way
January 6 Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
Questions: Danyel Wilson, 515-961-1924
We offer peer or professionally led groups for caregivers, individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease.

Great Stocking Stuffers!

Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre



 
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Stop by the Indianola Chamber to purchase $6 discounted movie tickets.

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

 

Supply your workplace with everything you could possibly need!

And Buy Local

Loretta Burk is in her 20th Year serving businesses in Warren County.
She will work on your behalf to get your business the best prices and products by working with hundreds of manufacturers. Ask about Everything for your office/school, cleaning supplies, break-room supplies, printing, advertising specialties/promo products, furniture, office equipment and supplies and trade show displays.


 

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.

 
Submissions        Publish Date                                    
2019  
November 15      November 20 
November 22      December 4       


Email your newsletter item to: newsletter@indianolachamber.com
Please type "NEWSLETTER" in the Subject line.
Images submitted MUST BE in .jpg format. 

 

Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors

Your Support Makes Things Happen!

On the Rocks Ribbon Cutting

With the Introduction of The Indy Drink!

If you missed the Ribbon Cutting at On the Rocks, you missed a good time. Lively conversation filled the air as the Chamber welcomed On the Rocks to its location at 100 N. Howard on the Indianola Square.

The reviews were good on the new top shelf drink saluting Indianola ... The Indy! Stop in and give it a try.

 Photo by Andrew Swadner, KNIA/KRLS
 

Heritage Hills Ribbon Cutting


 
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce  and community members celebrated the opening of the Heritage Hills development in the north part of Indianola. Several local businesses participated in an indoor tailgate and ribbon-cutting after high winds drove the event into the Indianola Country Club.

Heritage Hills has four lots sold so far, and 13 available for sale.

Necessity Pantry of Warren County

Donate Everyday Necessaries for Those in Need

The Necessity Pantry serves an important role in Warren County as it assists individuals in need with day-to-day necessities. The pantry is open 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

The clients appreciate our warm and friendly service and the ability to help them feel good about themselves. They choose and complete activities to earn points that they then trade for items they need for healthy living.

Donations of items are accepted.

 

Woman-Owned Business of the Year is McCoy True Value

Warren County Economic Impact Awards


Congratulations Cathy Pfeifer and Jenn Pfeifer-Malony from McCoy True Value for receiving the Woman-Owned Business of the Year award at the WCED ceremony!

Not enough awards for all of the businesses who were finalists but all were very deserving. Keep doing good things!

Paws with Claus

Pet Pictures with Santa Claus

Cheers to 10 Years! Open House

Indianola Community Youth Foundation

Knights Of Columbus Fall Fish And Chicken Dinners

Summerset Winery Holiday Open House

Wine, Shopping & Live Music

When: November 17 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Summerset Winery, 15101 Fairfax Street, Indianola

Enjoy complimentary hot mulled wine & cookies. Take a tour of the wine cellar and the Inn at Summerset. The Spam Band will be playing 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and there will be special deals on wine and merchandise all day long! Bring a few non-perishable goods for our Food Drive and receive free Sunday Tunes passes! (*3 passes per person)

 

 


Details and Special Offers

Edge of the Woods Open House

Think Indianola First Shop Local Saturday

November 30


 

Indianola Winter Farmer's Market

2nd Saturday of The Month

Ellis Law Office Open House

Light Up the Square

December 6 6 p.m. 8 p.m.

Light Up the Square with Lighted Displays of Your Favorite Holiday Tune!

Return Participation Form by November 20, 2019


When: December 6   6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Indianola Square

Help Light Up the Square this holiday season. This new event is a fun, festive and unique way to kick off the holidays. Families, neighbors and friends will stroll around the square and enjoy each of the Lighted Stationary Parade displays. (Due to limited lighting around the Square, the parade will not move.)
 
The public will vote for their favorite display on the Chamber’s Website. The winner will receive a fun traveling award to display in their business during the holiday season.
 
 

Tour of Trees Helps Bring People in Your Door

We Encourage Every Business to Participate


Everyone enjoys the holidays more with fun holiday activities.  Give people a reason to stop by your business by participating in the TOUR OF TREES! 

We've taken the Festival of Trees to a whole new level.  Instead of placing a tree in a downtown business (like the last few years), why not showcase your award-winning tree in your business!  Participation is easy.  Here are the details and the form

Thankful Brews for Stew for Helping Hand

Now through January 2, 2020



Buy an Iowa Eagle at Groggy Dog and a $1 will go to make Stew for Helping Hand.

IYP Trivia and Ugly Sweater Christmas Party

Sponsored by Indianola Young Professionals and the Indianola


When: December 13  7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Indianola Country Club

Details and Tickets

Ugly Christmas Sweater + Trivia + Prizes --- Bring your team of 8 or Sign up individually- $10 per player.

About this event

25th Anniversary of the Tour of Homes

co-sponsored with the Indianola Tour of Homes Committee and


When: December 13 and 14
Watch for Details:  https://www.facebook.com/indianolatourofhomes/

Five homes of a wide variety will be featured.  Homes range in age from 10-100 years....see what is "old and new again".  In addition to the five homes on tour, the newly renovated Des Moines Metro Opera office will be open for viewing.  See what the original Carnegie Library looks like now...it is a WOW!

 Tickets are $15.00 prior to the Tour and $20 on opening day.  The Methodist Church will host the Taste of Warren County and a Holiday Market. 
 

Legislative Lunch & Learn

Warren County

Walk With Ease Program

Vintage Hills and Community Health Partners

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Make an appointment to see a SHIIP Counselor

WOWTALK CAFE FOR TEENS

Parent Vitality Cafe

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.

Call the chamber office at 515/961-6269 if you have questions.

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