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In this Issue Indianola Chamber launches new #ThinkIndianolaFirst game Chamber Award Recipients Announced Vintage Hills to Hold Blood Drive Top Five: Rebuilding and Support Your Workforce as Pandemic Continues Fish Fry to Be Carryout Only THANK YOU for Shopping Local At Your Leisure Hidden Hearts Walk Simpson College Named a Best Online Program by U.S. News & World Report Free Webinar Series Starts Soon Calendar of Events Import Submit your business news and events in the Chamber Newsletter Free Classifieds on indianolachamber.com THANK YOU for Shopping Local We are so thankful that you #ThinkIndianolaFirst when making your purchasing decisions. At Your Leisure Hidden Hearts Walk February 8–21 Families are invited by Warren County Conservation Board and Indianola Parks and Recreation to this hike-when-you-please event on the McVay Trail in Indianola. Locate (and leave in place for the next hiker) 50 hidden hearts of all colors and sizes. Share your photos on Facebook or Instagram #hiddenheartshike. Simpson College Named a Best Online Program by U.S. News & World Report Simpson College offers one of the top online bachelor’s degree programs in the country according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Online Programs rankings, released Tuesday. Simpson jumped 64 spots from last year’s rankings to tie for No. 144 among the best online bachelor’s programs in the nation. That puts Simpson at No. 53 among private colleges and No. 2 in the state of Iowa. Simpson was ranked No. 208 nationally in 2020. read more... Free Webinar Series Starts Soon Your Clear Next Step is hosting a 6-part free webinar series that starts Feb. 10 with presentation and Q&A by a EOS Implementer. Register here, and all sessions will be recorded, so registered participants can watch them later. read more... Calendar of Events Import BINGO at West Hill Brewing 02/10/2021 Join Vintage Hills of Indianola as they Give Back by Donating Blood 02/12/2021 Snowshoe Hike at Pickard Park 02/13/2021 A Candlelit Evening in the Cellar with Jake Schrodt 02/13/2021 Owl Prowl at the ANC 02/16/2021 Submit your business news and events in the Chamber Newsletter Newsletter Released 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Submit news and images (.jpg format) by the Friday prior to publication to newsletter@indianolachamber.com. The publication of information is not guaranteed for late submissions. Submission Publication Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Feb. 26 March 3 Free Classifieds on indianolachamber.com This is Part of Your Chamber Benefits! Post job openings, services and products for FREE on www.indianolachamber.com. Contact Barb@indianolachamber.com to get started. read more...	Indianola Chamber launches new #ThinkIndianolaFirst game Here's the first clue! Play a new family-friendly interactive game that will have you exploring the city in a socially-distant way! #thinkindianolafirst #findingnola Make sure you "like" @IndianolaChamberofCommerce on Facebook so you don't miss a thing! Each week, the photo with the most likes will receive a $25 Hy-Vee Gift card. Every photo receives one entry into a Grand Prize drawing for a gift basket filled with gift cards and other local business goodies. Donations still needed! We're looking for businesses to donate items or gift cards of $10 or more for the grand prize basket. As we get closer to the end of the contest, we'll be promoting what's in the basket – so make sure you're included! Also, please share our social media posts to get your networks engaged and excited! Questions? Email Peggy at peggy@indianolachamber.com. Chamber Award Recipients Announced 2020 Distinguished Leader of the Year – Karey Bishop Karey defines what it means to be a helper in our community. She shined this year, creating ways to support local businesses and nonprofits in these trying times. Watch the presentation here. 2020 Emerging Business of the Year – Feed + Foster Indianola now boasts a beautiful store on the west side of the Square. The opening of this business was inspired by fond memories of family gatherings and their hope for all of us to bring our families and friends together to build those memories. Erin Freeberg and Jane Whalen have created a beautiful space. Watch the presentation here. 2020 Steven G. Pfeifer Volunteer of the Year Award – Jim Fromm According to the nomination, Jim has been a hot air balloon pilot in Indianola for over 30 years and while he has made a significant impact on the sport of ballooning, and the National Balloon Classic, it is his kindness, community spirit, and commitment that define him. Watch the presentation here. 2020 Educator of the Year – Ali Sauter She's the "glue that has helped people be their best." Indianola Community School district's technology integration coach Ali Sauter's understanding of technology and personal attributes has provided both the technical and emotional support teachers have needed during the most challenging months in their careers. Watch the presentation here. 2020 Simpson Emerging Leader Award – Joe and Amanda Ripperger Managing four restaurants during a pandemic is no easy task. Joe and Amanda Ripperger are committed to Indianola, showing great leadership on the business front and in the many organizations in which they lend their time and talents. Watch the presentation here. Vintage Hills to Hold Blood Drive Join Vintage Hills of Indianola as they give back by donating blood! When: February 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Bloodmobile at 604 E Hillcrest Dr. Set up your life-saving appointment! Contact Danyel Wilson at (515) 961-1924. Top Five: Rebuilding and Support Your Workforce as Pandemic Continues Register Now Name: Top Five For Small Business:Top Five Ways of Rebuilding and Supporting Your Workforce as the Pandemic Continues Date: February 24, 2021 Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Event Description: This Top Five series will feature experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and others. They will introduce five things on certain topic that will help you be successful in your small business. read more... Fish Fry to Be Carryout Only Starts Feb. 12!
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