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Beef Management Workshop!

May 23rd... DONT MISS IT!

6:30–9:00 p.m. — Monday, May 23
Indianola
Pizza Ranch | 1709 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, Iowa
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Tuesday, May 24
Pizza Ranch | 1009 N 1st Ave, Winterset, Iowa
Pay for your buffet meal as you arrive, no additional fee. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE for the flyer

Calendar of Events

May 19 - Bike Night - Standing Hampton
May 21
- Ribbon Cutting at Jericho Hills Camp & Retreat Center, 900 Knotts 1st Street, Lucas, IA, 10:30 a.m. NEW TIME
May 27 -  Wake Up Indianola - Chamber Cafe' - Hosted by the Indianola Parks & Recreation; location Indianola Aquatic Center; 8 a.m. Topic/Question of the Day:  What's The Biggest Challenge of a Business Owner (or of a business doing business in Indianola)?
​June 3 -  Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
​June 3 -   Ribbon cutting and Chamber Cafe at Rudolf Insurance Topic: Part 2- What are some solutions to the biggest hurdles of a small business owner in Indianola
​June 10 -  Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
​June 11 -  Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event New
June 17 - Bike Night - P.O.W. The Band 
​June 24 -  Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
June 25 - Ribbon Cutting CrossFit 65/69 8:30 a.m. New

July 13 -  Indianola Chamber of Commerce Golf Open
July 15 - Bike Night - Toaster Rocks
August 19 - Bike Night - Sons of Gladys Kravitz
September 16 - Bike Night - Cold Filter
​September 24 -  Think Indianola First Quarterly Shop Local Event 
November 26 -  Think Indianola First Small Business Saturday New
​December 2 -  Holiday Extravaganza 
​December 10 -  Think Indianola First Shop Local Event New

Theisen's Offers Community Grants

Applications available for Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants
 Theisen’s Home•Farm•Auto is proud to announce the launch of the 2016 Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants program.
 

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News from Indianola Community School Disrict

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration Deadline
  
Emerson, Whittier and Wilder Elementaries.................................................. May 31
 
 
Kindergarten Transition Day(s)
Irving Elementary
     
Wednesday, June 1 (1 day only)   8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
                     or
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
     
Kindergarten students start school on July 11
 
Additional information about transition days will be mailed to parents from Irving Elementary at the beginning of May.
 
Emerson, Whittier and Wilder Elementaries
     
Tuesday, August 23 and
Wednesday, August 24
Emerson
Whittier
Wilder
8:10 AM to 3:00 PM
8:10 AM to 3:00 PM
7:50 AM to 3:00 PM
 
Kindergarten students will find out their homeroom teacher on Wednesday, the 24th, and will start school on Thursday, August 25.
 
Additional information about transition days will be mailed to parents from the student’s assigned building by the second week of August.
Open House
 
Irving Elementary
     
KG-5th grades Thursday, July 7 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
     
Emerson, Whittier and Wilder Elementaries
     
1st through 5th grades
 
Kindergarten
Thursday, August 18
 
Wednesday, August 24
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

Warren County Well Testing

Many of the wells still in use today in Warren County were constructed in a manner that does not meet modern construction standards or adequately protect the quality of the water.  Some of these wells are good enough that they can be renovated by reconstructing the top ten feet of the well.  Many others are so poorly constructed that they can only be abandoned, plugged and replaced by another water source.

Contact Warren County Health Services at 515-961-1074 if you have an abanoned well or have questions about your current well. 
 

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Chamber of Commerce Mobile App

Stay Connected in Real Time!


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Vintage Hills Cooperative - Live the Life

Tired of home maintenance responsibilities? Thinking of downsizing?  Owning a home at Vintage Hills Cooperative can simplify your life.

For more information, schedule a tour, or to be put on a waiting list, please contact Melissa at 515-962-2066.


 

Promote your Business in the Classifieds Area of the Chamber's Website

I-Clips Coupon and Classified Ads

Posting your ad is easy!  Learn more about utilzing this resource by contacting the Chamber at
515-961-6269.

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Discounted Movie Tickets for Indianola Fridley Theatre

Member2Member Program


 






Stop by the Chamber to pick up your discounted movie tickets! As a member, you can enjoy this benefit any time! Each ticket is $6.

It's Friday Night Live!

The Summer Concert Series of the Year


                        LIVE FROM INDIANOLA MEMORIAL PARK
IT'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! 
 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 $5 Adults; Children 10 and under free; Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older
Food Available for Purchase, Beer Garden, Shuttle and More!

Band Lineup:
June 3 -  Opening act Stutterin Jimmy 6 p.m.
               Main Attraction: Hollywood Burnout
               & Joshua Sinclair 
               
Genre: Pop, Alternative Rock, & Crossover Country  


June 10 - Opening act Josey Todd 6 p.m.
                 Main Attraction: Rebel Road
                
Genre: Rock 'n' Roll, Country, and Southern Rock

June 24 - Opening act Bryan Baker 6 p.m.
                Main Attraction: Final Mix
                
Genre: Rock & Roll, R&B, Jazz Fusion, Blues, and Hip Hop

Parking available at Indianola Aquatic Center and Simpson College fraternity house and baseball field parking lots.  Shuttle pickup and drop off from the Simpson College parking lots 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.


Proudly Presented by:
Community Bank, City of Indianola, Hy-Vee, Indianola Chamber of Commerce, Peoples Bank, Simpson College, Studio Fusco and ......

Downing Construction, Ellis Law, Dan Lee Corporation, Exit Realty, Indianola Community Schools, Indianola Noon Lions Club, Iowa Realty, Noble AutoGroup, and T.R.M. Disposal

Congratulations Cemen Tech

Small Business Exporter of the Year


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Open for the Season!

https://www.thegardenbarn.com/

Family Fun Day, Hog Roast and Auction May 21st!

Jericho Hills Camp and Retreat Center

We would like to invite you to our Family Fun Day, Hog Roast and Auction we are hosting on Saturday, May 21st.
 
This special fundraising and ribbon cutting event is to launch our new logo and vision for JHC&RC. 
Fair Games -10AM to 2PM
Ribbon Cutting - 10:30AM
Hog Roast -11AM to 2PM
Auction - 2PM

Event details and more about JHC&RC ...CLICK HERE!

Wake Up Indianola - Chamber Cafe' NEW SERIES

Enhance, Connect, and Grow Your Business

NEW DATE!

Wake Up Indianola!  It's time to get serious about enhancing, connecting and growing your business!

This is a new opportunity provided only to chamber members to collaborate and connect with other businesses with an intentional focus on commerce.

Our first host is the Indianola Parks and Recreation, who is gearing up for the summer sizzle!  Plan to meet at the Indianola Aquatic Center on the NEW DATE OF MAY 27, 2016, at 8 a.m.   Learn about what's going on with the Indianola Parks & Recreation department and the aquatic center, then settle in as the group dial's in on:
 
" What's The Biggest Challenges of a Business Owner (or of a business doing business) in Indianola?"

Small groups will collaborate, utilizing the expertise of our chamber members, and communicate the results.  The group will then dial-in and determine opportunities to manage or mitigate the obstacles!
WHEN: MAY 27, 2016  New Date
WHERE:  Indianola Aquatic Center
TIME:  8 A.M.


You don't want to miss the chance to focus on your business!  Give yourself an hour to discover more about yourself and your business!

Ribbon Cutting at Rudolf Insurance

June 3, 2016 8:30 a.m.


Rudolf Insurance Consultants firmly believes in Shopping Local. On May 2nd, their corporate office moved to the Westside of the Indianola Square. 

Rudolf Insurance offers a vast network of quality A Rated insurance carriers, and an array of personal and commercial products not available in other Warren County agencies. Their staff provides customers with over 100 years of insurance experience and take great pride in providing the best customer service possible to clients and prospects. 

Whatever you need, they can help.  Their agents are licensed in commercial, personal, life and health Insurance. They currently write insurance in 12 different states.

Don't miss the Ribbon Cutting on June 3, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. and stay for Part 2 of the Chamber Cafe where as a team businesses work together to find solutions to some of their biggest hurdles as small business owners!




 

THINK INDIANOLA FIRST JUNE 11!!!!!

SHOP LOCAL & SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES


Show your support and SHOP LOCAL on June 11!
Get that special attention that only your local businesses provide
Grab that special gift, hot cup of Joe, warm tasty treat and lunch before or after . . . .
You treat yourself to wine tasting at our local wineries!
MAKE IT A DAY AND EXPERIENCE IT
SAY THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT INDIANOLA!

Indianola Bike Night

May 20, 2016


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Support our local artist's new book!

Bob Kling's “How to Glue Your Face to the Carpet and 365 O

A new book written and illustrated by Indianola artist, Bob Kling titled, “How to Glue Your Face to the Carpet and 365 Other Great Sketchbook Assignments,” has just been published by Blurb Books and is available online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. It’s a wonderful idea book, think book, doodle book, practice book and visual journal for students, art teachers and professional artists. The paperback sells for $25.68 and the hardbound edition is $47.55 and contains sketchbook ideas for every day of the year.

GET YOURS TODAY!
 

Chamber Newsletter Goes Bi-Weekly May 4th!

Yours News is Good News! Share it!

Starting May 4th, the What's Up Wednesday newsletter will be produced bi-weekly.  Plan ahead and share your good news, articles and updates with fellow Chamber members.  Utilize this powerful network to get your news out! 


Please submit your articles, updates, or news by close of business the Friday before the What's Up Wednesday newsletter you want your news to be distributed based on the bi-weekly production schedule noted below:
 
Submissions Due 4 p.m.               Newsletter Publish Date                            
New Bi-weekly production schedule:
May 13, 2016                                May 18, 2016
May 27, 2016                                June 1, 2016
June 10, 2016                               June 15, 2016
June 24, 2016                               June 29, 2016
 
 

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

Share your news with a network of businesses and individuals who care!

Register NOW for the 2016 Golf Outing!

July 13, 2016

2016 GOLF CLASSIC
We all know that business is done on the golf course, so treat your clients, friends or colleagues to a great day of golf! 
When: July 13, 2016; 9 a.m. Shotgun start
Where:  Indianola Country Club
Registration Cost:  $100/golfer
(includes a golf cart, lunch, beverages, 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, and more!) 

The Indianola Chamber Golf Classic is an excellent opportunity to market your business/company.  View all of the sponsorship opportunities available and register to play from the Chamber's online store!  Make sure you get the sponsorship opportunity you want by purchasing now!

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