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In this Issue

Calendar of Events

Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday

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

November 20 - December 23 Indianola Tour of Trees on Display. Vote for your favorite at indianolachamber.com

Now through March 21 -- Saturdays -- Pop Up Games at Sluggers Batting Cages


December 18  Scenic Trails Active Living Open House

December 19  Recruiting Program for Children and Families of Iowa

December 19  (Wise) Men's Shop Only at adorn

December 20  Holiday Yoga Class

December 21   Fundraising Breakfast for American Legion

December 25  Happy Holidays

December 23 - 27  Indianola Chamber of Commerce Office Closed

December 31  New Year's Eve Celebrating 100 Years at the Indianola Country Club

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 and Celebration

February 1  Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

March 7     Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

April 4      Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

May 9      Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

Pop Up Games an Sluggers Batting Cages Offer Active Family Fun

Bring the Kids!

 










Where: Sluggers Batting Cages, 2406 W 2nd Ave, Indianola
When: Saturdays through March 21  7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: 18 holes of mini-golf for $5. 10 pitched balls for $1.
Remember to Shop Sluggers for Christmas: Gift Certificates for Coaching Sessions and Baseball and Sports Gifts!

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

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.

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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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.

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
January 6 Vintage Hills of Indianola, 604 E. Hillcrest Ave
January 6  Meadow Glen Terrace, 711 S. Jefferson Way
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.

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                                    
2020 
December 27      January 8
January 10         January 15
   


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

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Investor Spotlight: TruBank



TruBank is proud to be a sponsor of many events in Warren County!

We have eight locations throughout central Iowa to serve you.

Secure your Financial Goals with TruBank a Full Service bank with a Strong History and a Secure Future.

Stop in today and let us help you with any financial need from opening an account to securing a loan for your future goals!

Our employees volunteer over 3000 hours in our local communities representing over 50 organizations!

Watch for TruBank employees out and about in our communities as we continue to support local groups and events.

TruBank Strong History -- Secure Future since 1883.





 

Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors

Your Support Makes Things Happen!

The Indianola Chamber of Commerce Office will be closed December 23 - 27

Thank you.

Congratulations, Rebecca Prescott


Rebecca Prescott, of Peoples Bank in Indianola, has been named the chair of the Iowa Bankers Association's Marketing Committee. 

The committee, which is compris...ed of bank marketing professionals from across the state, supports community outreach efforts on behalf of the banking industry. Its members also consult on marketing and public relations programs to help Iowa banks serve the financial needs of Iowans.

Prescott has been with Peoples Bank since 2017, and has worked in marketing communications for 20 years, including 12 of those in financial services marketing.

Member FDIC

County Farm Bureau Honored for Excellence

 
Adam Hill was presented Warren County’s Farm Bureau County Recognition Award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Annual Meeting in Des Moines Dec. 3-4.  IFBF President Craig Hill, left, made the presentation to Adam Hill.
            Warren County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2019 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas including policy development, policy implementation, communications, and strengthening the county Farm Bureau. 
 

Put The Indianola Chamber's Billboard to Work for You!

Reach more people and refresh your audience

Start the year off right and get the cash register ringing!
Your message to drive buyers to your store or sell your products online will be seen by tens of thousands of people each day as they drive into Indianola from Des Moines.

Call Barb at the Chamber, 515/961-6269, today to discuss!

 

Children Whisper Wishes and Thank Yous to Santa Claus

Santa and Mrs. Claus, sponsored by TruBank, greeted children in X-Treme Tupperware during Light Up the Square on December 6.

Children also wrote letters to Santa and the following are excerpts that warmed our hearts and should make parents proud. 

Would you please send Chippy back?
WIFI for the family
Hamster
I
’ve had a good year. I have a new house in a new state and have made new friends.​
Drum Set and a Real Puppy
The Elf’s are awesome!
I have been very good this year
I would like a bike
I have been a good boy and I would like toys

I want a phone, please. Don’t care what kind.
Gizmo watch​
I would like a unicorn and to meet Elsa
I have been good this year and I want a new pair of roller skates (white, tie ones) and a soft blanket
I have been VERY good. I would like a puppy.
I want string art

I have been good this year​
I want magical powers for Christmas (really speedy)
I’ve been a good boy. Please bring me golf clubs.



 

Celebrate with the Indianola Chamber on January 16

Purchase Your Tickets Today. Sponsorships Available.

Hindsight is 20/20
Cheers to 2020!
When: January 16  5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Purchase Your Tickets/ Tables and Sponsorships Here



Scenic Trails Holiday Open House

Save on Gift Card and Gift Sets and More!

Pure Aveda Salon of Indianola

  

When: Through December 24
Where: Pure AVEDA Salon of Indianola, 1709 N Jefferson Way suite 500

AVEDA gift set of ANY three travel size products for $22.50! Then enjoy 20% off all your other AVEDA products! 

Program Recruitment Meeting for Young Adults

Assistance with Employment Readiness

(Wise) Men's Only Shopping Night


When: December 19  6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: adorn, 119 W. Salem
What: Personal  Shoppers & Complementary Wrapping
Cold beer, pork sliders
Bonus on Purchases Over $25: Free pint at West Hill Brewing Company

 

Need Professional Space for a Conference, Event or Meeting n 2020?

Reserve Your Space at Salem Connection



Where: Salem Connection, 222 W Salem,  Indianola
Call Terry Pauling: 515/ 249-9192

Large Meeting Space, use of technology and kitchen
$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

 

New Article

Biscuits, Gravy and Sausage

December 21, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Vote for Your Favorite Tree and Lighted Display

Voting for your Favorite Tour of Tree and Light Display ends on December 23rd. 

To vote, visit indianolachamber.com

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.

Celebrate 2020 with Dinner and Dancing, 1920s Style, on New Year's Eve

Indianola Country Club Celebrates 100 Years

Greater Des Moines Partnership 2020 Opening Night Legislative Reception

Welcoming the 88th Iowa General Assembly

When: January 13, 2020  5 p.m. - 7p.m.
Where: Curate, Historic East Village, 322 East Court Avenue
Cost: $25  Register here.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Affiliate Chambers and partner organizations invite you to the annual Opening Night Legislative Reception. Meet Iowa Legislators, sample hors d'oeuvres from restaurants and vendors from the Central Iowa regional chambers.


 

IHS Show Choirs Present Cabaret

Get Your Tickets Now!

What's Up Wednesday 2019 - What's Up Wednesday News You Should Know Now