Mark your calendars and join us for a Ribbon Cutting at 9 a.m. on February 2, 2016, at the Indianola Preschool (IPS), 205 S. Howard, Indianola.

IPS is proud to be the ONLY preschool in Warren County to be given the highest rating of 5 stars in Iowa’s Quality Rating System!  Further, the preschool has been chosen as the Best Preschool/Child Care in Warren County in the Indianola Record Herald Tribune EVERY year!

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the preschool will offer an after care option for students who attend morning classes.  Registration for the next school year will be held Saturday, February 13^th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Find out more by contacting IPS at 961-3798 or at indianolapreschool@hotmail.com.

The 2016 lineup is full of tools and techniques to make your business better in any role, with any level of authority.  With a meaningful mix of hard & soft skills, the YCNS staff is there to help you get things done!  Classes starting as early as February 23, 2016!  The class lineup follows:

Making Business Better (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)  

• Making Change Stick - 2/23/16
• Creating an Effective Business Case - 4/26/15
• Giving and Receiving Feedback - 4/26/15
• Speaking and Presenting to Others - 6/28/16
• Working Well with Vendors - 8/23/16
• Building Effective Relationships - 10/25/16
• Navigating through Difficult Conversations - 10/25/16

 Leadership (5-Part Leadership Series) Classes begin 9/13/16
The YCNS Essentials Suite  (New)
    Classes scheduled from 2/25/16 through 10/27/16
Project-Focused (PM/BA/QA)
    Classes scheduled for 8/23/16 and 8/25/16

Learn more and register at www.yourclearnextstep.com, or call 515-442-0545.

National Balloon Classic's 29th Annual Fundraiser. A highly anticipated, elegant evening featuring dinner, entertainment, Live/Silent auction, and lots of surprises tucked in.
Tickets: $65 | Attire: Evening (Roaring 20s optional).

PURCHASE TICKETS by contacting the National Balloon Classic at (515) 961-8415 or becky@nationalballoonclassic.com

Below is the schedule for the Simpson-Indianola Breakfast Club meetings for the remainder of the academic year.  The next meeting is scheculed for February 6, 2016.
 
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
 
Think SPRING! 

We also want to thank our table, speaker, awards, bar and entertainment sponsors:

 

            

                    


 

Whether it's your first time or seasoned caucus goer, take the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Iowa Caucus.  It's easy.  Here is what you need to do:

WHERE / HOW DO I CAUCUS?

Find your caucus location. At 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 1, Republicans and Democrats gather in schools, churches, and other local venues by party. To find YOUR caucus location, follow this TWO-STEP process:

1. Find your precinct number at the Iowa secretary of state website by clicking here and entering your street address (Note: Your “polling place” is usually NOT your caucus location).

2. Use your precinct number to find your caucus location on your party’s website.
- For Democrats, click here.
- For Republicans, click here.

Check in at your site. Anyone old enough to vote on Election Day (Nov. 8, 2016) can caucus, even if they haven’t yet turned 18. You may need to bring a photo ID. You will need to be registered to vote as a party member, but if you aren’t, you can register on the spot.

Listen to your neighbors. Both parties create opportunities for your friends and neighbors to speak on behalf of their favorite candidate. YOU don’t have to speak, but others likely will.

Cast your vote. For Republicans this is easy; it’s a secret ballot. Democrats have a system where you vote by standing with a group of people who support a candidate, before the smaller groups are reshuffled until only “viable” candidates who meet a minimum number of voters remain.

That’s it! Both parties conduct other pieces of important business on Caucus Night that you can stay for, or leave if you like, but the vote is done. It really is that simple.

Get informed.  We all will be making a big decision this fall!

Two Caucus related events coming up yet this month that provide you with a great opportunity to brush up on issues impacting Central Iowa prior to the Caucus on February 1, 2016.
 
CEO Roundtable – https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/index.cfm?NodeID=85431&AudienceID
Learn about the issues faced by Greater Des Moines businesses from key Central Iowa leaders and discuss how the political cycle may be an opportunity to address solutions in the national spotlight.
 
Immigration Forum - https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/index.cfm?NodeID=85629&AudienceID
Join in the discussion of immigration and the impact it will have on other priorities of 2016 presidential candidates. Take advantage of this event to get involved in regional advocacy and get educated leading up the Iowa Caucuses.
 
 

Come and learn how to cook like a true chef with our very own Chef Nick.  This event promises to be an extraordinarily fun experience!

Thursday, February 11, 2016 (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Gourmet Cooking Class with Chef Nick
Indianola Country Club
1610 Country Club Road
Indianola, IA 50125

Join or renew your membership now!  Cost is $20 if your employer is an Indianola Chamber member or $40 if a non-member.  Your membership includes:

• Coordinated networking opportunities
• Discounted social events
• Business contacts
• Professional development opportunities
• Added value social calendar

Join other Indianola Young Professionals for an evening of fun!

Contact our office to schedule an appointment to discuss the investor circle options at 515-961-6269.

LEARN MORE or INVEST TODAY to grow your business!