What's Up Wednesday News You Should Know Now
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Spread the word to customers and peeps that you have the perfect gifts for the people on their holiday lists.

In this Issue

Calendar of Events

Highway 65/69 Billboard Available February 13 - March 11

Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Tuesday - Friday


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

Walmart Remodel  January 19 - April 24


January 16  Program Recruitment for Young Adults

January 16  Indianola Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Celebration

January 18  Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast

January 18  Thompson 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

January 23  Scenic Trails Active Living Open House

January 26  Pickleball

January 28  Veterans Benefits Seminar

January 28  This is OUR Y! Campaign Kickoff

January 30, 31, February 1  Cabaret

February 1  Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

February 2  Pickleball

February 3  Free Back Pain Workshop

February 4  Welcome to Medicare Seminar

February 8  Winterglow on the River

February 29  Think Spring Garden Seminar

March 7     Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

April 4      Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

May 9      Simpson-Indianola Breakfast

June 5   Friday Night Live

June 26  Friday Night Live

July 15   Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing


November 27   Shop Local Saturday

December 4     Light Up the Square

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

Do You Have Literature You Want Distributed?

People Stop By Every Week and Pick Up What Interests Them!

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.

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
February 3  Meadow Glen Terrace, 711 S. Jefferson Way
March 2 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 Winter Entertainment

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 
January 31         February 5
February 14        February 19
   


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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Thank You To Our Investor Circle Sponsors

Your Support Makes Things Happen!

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!

 

Get Involved! Volunteers Needed for Chamber's 2020 Golf Outing Committee

Be a leader! Have fun! Make a difference!



Volunteer on the Indianola Golf Classic Committee. The committee will meet 8-10 times from January until the event on July 15.

According to the article below, volunteering is proven to help people feel calmer, lower stress and anxiety level, clears the mind, lower blood pressure and reduce feelings of depression?

Volunteering also promotes psychological well being, purpose in life and feelings of optimism and energized.

So, give Barb a call at 515/ 961-6269 to Volunteer for the Chamber's Golf Outing.

Source 
 

G.R.I.T. Ribbon Cutting and Open House

January 5, 2020

Program Recruitment Meeting for Young Adults

Assistance with Employment Readiness January 16

Biscuits, Gravy and Sausage

January 18, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

You are Invited to Celebrate with Stan and Eileen Thompson

50th Anniversary

Vintage Hills to Honor Veterans

January 28 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

IHS Show Choirs Present Cabaret

Get Your Tickets Now!

New Article

Your Bright, Beautiful New Walmart Is On The Way!

We're Here to Help You Locate Items During the Remodel

"I am so excited to announce that our Indianola Walmart is going to undergo a total transformative remodel, beginning overnight January 19 through April 24th," said Manager Kathy Anderson. 

"Absolutely everything will be changed, departments will be moved, new fixtures will be installed, and our customers will enjoy a bright, beautiful Walmart to enhance their shopping experience," Kathy continued.

"We understand that the remodeling process will be disruptive and it is important to take good care of our customers. Each day we will have easily recognized "May I help you?" staff on the floor to help people find the items they are looking for. It is important for us to smooth out the process for our valued customers," concluded Kathy.

Scenic Trails Active Living Open House

January 23, Noon - 3 p.m.

Pickleball Free or Tournament Play

This is Our Y Campaign Kickoff

January 28, West Hill Brewing Company

FREE GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit

Monthly Poster with facts and tips for your employees

Each month, Chamber Member businesses may download a new one-page poster and handout that provides wellness tips, facts, and resources to give employees immediate takeaways that they can implement in their daily lives. Here’s an example:
 
The materials are available to view on The Partnership’s GetActive page.

The GetActive Workplace Wellness Toolkit was inspired by the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community’s support of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. The program is a benefit of your engagement with the Indianola Chamber of Commerce and Greater Des Moines Partnership and is available at no additional cost.

 
 

Welcome to Medicare Seminar

February 4

Think Spring Garden Seminar, February 29

Sign up now to be a Vendor

Need Professional Space for a Conference, Event or Meeting in 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

 

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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