October 4  Warren County Candidate Forum

October 6  Grand Opening Celebration of the Edencrest at The Legacy Retirement Living Community

October 9  Cancer and serious illness support group

October 18  Space Reservation Deadline for

October 15 - Dec 7  Medicare Part D Sign up

October 13  Thrift Store Throwback

October 13  Old City Cemetery Tour

October 12  Wine, Witches & Brew

October 11  New Session begins at Two Rivers Martial Arts

October 11   Peoples Bank Business BreakfastCITYVIEw

October 27  Children's Costume Party and Parade

October 27  Hy-Vee Kid's Halloween Party

October 27  2nd Annual Indianola Rotary Club Art Festival

October 28  Kiya Koda Humane Society Heart4Pets

October 30   Trunk or Treat at Indianola Public Library

October 30  Beggars Night inIndanola

November 1  Deadline for Nominees 'Of the Year Awards' for Chamber AnnualDiinner

November 9  Small Business Success Summit

November 30  5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Holiday Extravaganza

December 17  Drawing for Indianola Noon Lions 6-Night Stay
 

Members of the Indianola Concert Association can also take advantage of additional concerts presented by the Centerville Concert Association and the Jasper County Concert Association.

See the attached flyer for concert date and performers.

Tickets are available at McCoy True Value Hardware Store, 216 W Howard, Indianola.

The Indianola Noon Lions Club is sponsoring a raffle prize for a six-night stay, in two bedroom unit, at the location of your choice, subject to availability. Lodging provided through Royal Aloha.

Raffle Tickets are $10 per ticket.  The drawing will be held on December 17th. To purchase a ticket, contact Greg Avitt, Avitt Automotive, 515/ 961-3310.

The winner of the last 6-Night Stay was Jim Polley.

For information on destinations and local causes, see the flyer below.

 

Heritage Hills Plat 9 is located near the Indianola Country Club. Seventeen lots are opening up this fall. See the plat map below.

Contact Karey Bishop, 515/ 453-6335

Visit KareyBishop.com

 

Expose your business to more customers! Consider advertising on the Chamber's billboard. Get over 50,000 exposures everyday. The following dates are available:

December 13 - January 10

Contact the Chamber for details at 515-961-6269.

• Putting Our Communication To Work
   
  Last week we touched on the frustration that comes when the people around us just aren’t taking the action we need them to take, and we offered some tips for dealing with those situations. If you missed that one, check it out HERE
   
  Last week we asked the question “How do I get them to do the thing?”
   
  This week, we want to explore how to create urgency. Maybe you have finally convinced them to do what you want them to do, but you are still unsure when it might get done. Or maybe you have never had to question weather or not the job will get done, it just always seems to happen later than expected. 
   
  This week we are asking the question “How do I get them to demonstrate urgency”

Are numbers flying through your head as you figure your 2019 business budget?  

Your investment in the Indianola Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your own business that helps you build business-to-business relationships, gain visibility as a supporter of our community and its fine quality of life. Your chamber membership also let’s put your best foot forward on-line to attract new business. 

You are on the inside track and in the know with timely communication and easy opportunities to get involved with city and regional issues.

Leadership skills and business-building training, support and opportunities are available throughout the year, and getting to know your peers across industries and across town, pays big dividends.

You will receive even more value for your dollars, AND your business will be front and center on the Investor Circle banner, if you take advantage of the savings, ease and convenience of the Investor Circle pricing. The sponsorships, registrations, and additional advertising you select throughout the year and can be selected now.
 
Call Brenda today to learn more about the  Investor Circle advantages. 
 

 
Capital Crossroads serves as the region’s strategic vision plan, pushing Central Iowans to dream big, not settle for good enough, think long term and work together. Capital Crossroads brings together community volunteers to meet the challenges of the future while building on our past successes. It is in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County, Prairie Meadows and the United Way of Central Iowa.
 
The work of Capital Crossroads encompasses ten focus areas called “Capitals:” Business, Capital Core, Cultural, Cultivation Corridor, Governance, Human, Natural, Physical, Social and Wellness.
 
A dedicated volunteer corps of nearly 700 Central Iowans drives this work, and you can too. To learn more and find out how you can get involved visit capitalcrossroadsvision.com or email Capital Crossroads Director Nikki Syverson. 
 

Shop Local Saturday
November 24

Details are coming!

Don't forget to share your good news with us!  You can post your upcoming events to the Chamber Community Calendar from the Chamber's homepage www.indianolachamber.com or send your submission to us via email at alerts@indianolachamber.com. 

Posting to the Community Calendar is EASY!  Follow these steps:

1. Click the blue  "Submit an Event" button on the right hand side of the home page. Fill in the information. Upload your logo or photos and Hit save.

To have your event or news listed in the Indianola Chamber newsletter, which is sent out on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, send an email with the details of your news to newsletter@indianolachamber.com. 

Questions? Call Barb Rasko at 515-961-6269.

"Like" the Indianola Chamber of Commerce Facebook page every few weeks to make sure you receive all of our posts. Since Facebook has changed its algorithms again, so if you haven't clicked on a post from the Indianola Chamber for a while, you will no longer see our posts. We don't want you to miss out ... so go to Facebook right now, and "Like" the Indianola Chamber. 

Your $250 sponsorship of the 2018 Holiday Extravaganza helps to delight and create a magic gathering for young and old on the Indianola Square.
     
When: November 30, 2018 from  5 p.m. - 8:30 pm.
Where: Downtown Indianola

Expose, connect and show your support for the community, and raise your visibility with holiday shoppers by sponsoring the Holiday Extravaganza!

The benefits of your $250 sponsorship include: small logo on marketing materials, name in advertising, name on website, and in newsletter.

Friends and neighbors kick off the holiday season by gathering to stroll the downtown streets, shop, visit and take in the sites.

The 2018 Holiday Extravaganza features:
- Lighting of the Christmas Tree
- Festival of Trees and Lighting of Windows
- Lighted Parade (everyone is welcome to decorate and light a float or vehicle for the parade)
- Santa House
- Costumed Movie Characters
- Live Nativity Scene
- Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
-RutiqueIowa HomeSpun Holiday Market
and More!

Register to support Holiday Extravaganza here!

Thank you for your support!

 

                         
The Festival of Trees is a great opportunity to promote your business during the Holiday Extravaganza on November 30. Businesses on the square are encouraged to host a participating non-square business’s tree in addition to their own, if space allows. The goal is to give event participants a reason to move around the square and potentially visit your business.

The Holiday Extravaganza committee will judge the trees, and $50 cash prizes will be awarded for the Most Creative and Best Theme. Businesses will provide their own artificial tree and decorations. Participation is easy and fun!

Please give us a call at 515-961-6269 if you are interested in signing up!
 

When: During Holiday Extravaganza, November 30, 2018

Rocking the Square Lighted Parade begins at approximately 8:15 p.m., led by the American Legion. Children can watch for an Indianola City Firetruck with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the parade!

Area groups and businesses are invited to participate with a lighted, mobile entry. Participants will begin lining up around 7:00 along along West Salem, west of West Salem and North Buxton

Signup is not required.
 

The 2019 Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Award nominations for the 2018 Best of the Year Awards are due by noon on November 1, 2018.

Employee of the Year Nomination Form

Educator of the Year Nomination Form

Indianola Business Improvement (Golden Hammer) Nomination Form

Steven G. Pfeifer Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form

Where: Indianola Medicap Pharmacy,
208 East Euclid, Indianola


For every flu shot given at Medicap Pharmacy from September 24 - November 17, Indianola Medicap Pharmacy will donate 12 meals to the local food bank.

You can make an even bigger impact by donating non-perishable foods when you come in.

You are invited to the Grand Opening Celebration of the Edencrest at The Legacy Retirement Living Community. 

When: Saturday, October 6th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 2901 Cedar Street, Norwalk, Iowa

Please join us for our Grand Opening Celebration! We're celebrating with football themed food, games, giveaways and much more! 

For more information, call 515-250-2806 or visit www.edencrestliving.com 

Has cancer or serious illness touched your life? A new group is forming to provide support.

Recently diagnosed? Undergoing treatment? Cancer survivor? Caregiver? Family or friends?

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Good Shepherd Church, 202 N. Kenwood Blvd., Indianola, IA 50125

This comfort and hope is for you right now as you struggle with a serious illness. We will also facilitate developing meaningful relationships with others in our community who are facing a serious illness. All are invited to attend.

For additional information or to chat prior to attending the meeting, call Pastor Christian Walz at (507) 217-6158. 

The October Business Breakfast Meeting will be Thursday October 11^th at 7:00am at the Country Club. We will be hosting a candidates forum hosting candidates for County Supervisor, State Senators and Representatives.  Currently there will be 5 candidates participating.  Therefore we will begin promptly at 7:00am to allow adequate time for the candidates.  Therefore breakfast will be available at 6:45am. 


Peoples Bank looks forward to seeing everyone next week! 

Wine, Witches, and Brews! Join us for a bewitching night of boutique shopping, spooky specials, prizes and wine and beer sampling. 

When: October 12, 2018 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Indianola, Iowa

Old City Cemetery Tour

When: Saturday, October 13 at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Park near the shed at Indianola 100F Cemetery (west side/look for signs) 

Elodie Opstad will explain the symbols, icons and backgrounds of many permanent residents during a one and a half hour tour. 

Free event - Donations encouraged
All contributions for repair of old stones/makers 

No RSVP - No Rain Dates
Questionable weather? Call Indianola Parks & Recreation (515) 961-9420, press 1 for cancellation information. 

Clean our the closet, dust off your Mom jeans or squeeze into your letter jacket...$20 per person, includes cavatelli dinner sponsored by Funaros with a free drink ticket. 

All proceeds will provide needed school supplies to Indianola's Teachers.

Prizes for Best Outfits! 

Sponsored by the Indianola Young Professionals and the Elks

Join us for a morning of fun fall activities and games on the lawn, hayrack rides, and photo ops! Little Princess Party and Iowa League of Heroes will be available to take pictures with as well! Trick or Treating will be available at businesses around The Square. Register for the costume contest until 11:15 a.m., when costumes will be judged. We'll parade around the square, then winners will be awarded trophies at 11:30 a.m. Trophies provided by our presenting sponsor, Bob's Custom Trophies. 

When: Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Warren County Courthouse Lawn, Indianola, IA
Cost: Free, thanks to our generous sponsors!
 

Trunk or Treat with The City and IMU

When: October 30, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Indianola Public Library lawn and parking lot, C Street and Boston

All ages. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The City of Indianola and IMU departments are gathering at the Library to hand out treats on Beggars' Night.

Come for a hot dog supper and treats, then help decide which department decorated their vehicle the best!

The Indianola High School Marching Band and Orchestra will be holding a uniform drive, with the hopes they will be able to update their performance uniforms. The goal of the Pride of Indianola Marching Band and Indianola Orchestra is to represent Indianola High School to the best of their ability. 

Marching band is a show of sight and sound, as uniforms give the band an identity. 

An orchestra performance is the combined efforts of individuals. Proper attire contributes to the presentation of the music. 

The Pride of Indianola Marching Band and Indianola Orchestra would appreciate your help to reach their goal of $80,000. Your gift will help each band look and perform their best. Each band would like to thank you in advance for your donation!! 

District 6000 of Rotary International is now accepting applications for their study abroad program -- Rotary Youth Exchange -- for the academic year 2019-2020. 

High school students ages 15-18 are eligible to participate in this year-long program. Opportunities to study abroad in Europe, Asia, and South America are available. Students interested in learning other cultures and languages are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is November 15th. 

For questions and/or more information on the application process, please contact your local Rotary Club or Doug Peterson, District Chairman, at louanndoug@mchsi.com. 

Thirty-thousand copies of CITYVIEW magazine are available on more than 700 racks in Central Iowa with 85,000 readers each month.

The October issue features 2 pages showcasing Indianola businesses, and an invitation from the Indianola Chamber to ThinkIndianolaFirst.

The November and December issues of CITYVIEW will also carry advertising from Indianola businesses and organizations. 

To discuss having your message in this section, contact Cassie Johnson at 1-785/383-6685. November space deadline is October 17.

When: November 8, 9 and 10
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Garden Barn,  just 4 miles north of Indianola on Hwy 65/69 then 1 mile west on Hwy G24 Hwy
             
 Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience in the historic barn.
Great selection of Christmas Decor, Wreaths, Candles, Decorations and Greenery! Shop for Antiques, Vintage and Unique Gifts! ;515-962-0024
 
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