Friday, April 5, 2024 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Warren County Piecemakers' Quilt Guild Exhibition at Simpson College Gallery of Art and Design, April 5, 2024 through July 31, 2024. The exhibition features 17 quilts made by members of the guild.The gallery is located on Howard Street between Clinton and Detroit Avenues. Gallery hours are 9am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday through the end of May. On weekends, and after May, the gallery can be open by special arrangement. Contact Justin Nostrala at justin.nostrala@simpson.edu. The gallery will also be open regularly during the Indianola Summer Arts Festival and Balloon Classic, Saturday, July 27 and 28, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Vintage Hills is rolling it back to the fabulous '50s! Join us on Thursday April 25 at 5pm for a free dinner, bowling, and photo booth! Thursday, April 25, 2024
Looking for a fun new outdoor hobby? Want to participate in a county-wide Geocaching Adventure? Come discover the fun and excitement of geocaching, the high tech outdoor scavenger hunt that uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit!
Join a Warren County Conservation Board Naturalist for a beginner course to learn about geocaching and how to use the Geocaching app on your phone. Then head out in the park to find "treasures" called caches. Fun for the whole family! After this session you will be prepared to head out on your own and find the Geocaching Mineral Adventure caches hidden in Warren County Parks.
This activity is free but please register by Tuesday, April 23rd. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
It is a good idea to create an account on the geocaching app or on geocaching.com prior to the event. If you need help with that, please give us a call at 515-961-6169.
Please register at: https://www.warrenccb.org/event/geocaching-101-2
Thursday, April 25, 2024
To Oz? To Oz!!!Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves in the strange land of Oz after a cyclone hits her Aunt and Uncle's house in Kansas. To return home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to find the famous Wizard of Oz who lives in the beautiful Emerald City.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Patrick Moore is an Indianola composer and lifelong musician. His music is predominantly guitar oriented, though all the musical instruments on his albums are played by him. His main influences are Pat Metheny, Jean-Luc Ponty and Keith Jarrett. He will have eight instrumental jazz CDs available and will be accepting tips. All music will be his original music.Friday, April 26, 2024
To Oz? To Oz!!!Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves in the strange land of Oz after a cyclone hits her Aunt and Uncle's house in Kansas. To return home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to find the famous Wizard of Oz who lives in the beautiful Emerald City.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Join the Simpson College community as we celebrate our 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in Cowels Fieldhouse. More information here: https://simpson.edu/academics/commencement Saturday, April 27, 2024
Join Bethany with Begin Again Yoga for community yoga at West Hill Brewing Company. Enjoy a 60-minute Hatha yoga class and beer fellowship following. This class is catered to all levels of yogis with a variety of poses for all to enjoy.A $20 admission gets you yoga plus one complimentary beer, hard cider, or non-alcoholic beverage before the taproom is open to the public. Taproom doors open prior to class at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Stop by the flower farm and shop our flower plant starts to grow your own cutting garden this season! Tour the farm and get a sneak peek at what we have planned this year. Drop in anytime, no tickets or reservations needed. Depending on bloom time, we will also have fresh cut tulip bouquets for sale too! 
Questions? Visit our website or send us an email!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
To Oz? To Oz!!!Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves in the strange land of Oz after a cyclone hits her Aunt and Uncle's house in Kansas. To return home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to find the famous Wizard of Oz who lives in the beautiful Emerald City.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Margarita Monday!! Only $5 dollars all day!! Join us for our New Happy hour 2pm-5pm!! Eat more spend less!!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Join Fiesta Jalapenos at Ladies Night every Wednesday! All topshelf drinks only $8 for the ladies!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Classic Bingo. Free to play, rent a marker for $1Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Come on over and play 5 games in this friendly cribbage tournament. Boards and cards are provided.$5 pay-in. Points are tallied between all 5 games. Winning individual receives 50% of the pay-ins, 2nd place receives 30%, 3rd place receives 20%.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Come on over and play 5 games in this friendly cribbage tournament. Boards and cards are provided. $5 pay-in. Points are tallied between all 5 games. Winning individual receives 50% of the pay-ins, 2nd place receives 30%, 3rd place receives 20%. Thursday, May 2, 2024
Join us at the Zoo on the first Thursday of each month for Trivia!Thursday, May 2, 2024
Come enjoy a few drinks with friends, and see if you have what it takes to outsmart and out-wager the other teams! Free to play! Win prizes!Saturday, May 4, 2024
Come meet Sinikka and her family, husband Spencer, and Spencer's mother as you shop and enjoy your time on the square.Let's Chat is a 30-day devotional designed to bring women closer to God and to each other in their daily conversations. Written to spark discussion between mothers and daughters, this book would be great for mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, nieces, or any special sisters-in-Christ to explore your faith together on topics that women frequently encounter.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Join us for mother/kiddo bonding time.
- breakfast and light lunch menu items served
- photo opportunity {because moms never have enough photos with their littles
- bracelet making
- card making station
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Come join us for the biggest fiesta of the year...CINCO DE MAYO!!Monday, May 6, 2024
Margarita Monday!! Only $5 dollars all day!! Join us for our New Happy hour 2pm-5pm!! Eat more spend less!!Monday, May 6, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Come & learn about how to handle tragedy in the work and the homelife & how to ask hard questions when someone you know is not in good brain health.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30am: Doors open - Breakfast, Coffee & Tea Bar will be provided!
8:30-11:30am: Interactive Program & Table Discussions
Speakers:
Sam Pattison is speaking on When tragedy hits the Workplace or Community
Chelsey Joiner is speaking on How to identify mental health in the Workplace. How to have difficult conversations & refer to community resources.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meet the Drama Kings - Scott Davis, John Mattingly and Bob Brown. They play a variety of musical styles, including light jazz, older pop tunes, blues and originals. They've been playing with each other, and other Des Moines metro bands, for many years.The concert is hosted by Indianola Parks and Recreation and is sponsored by The Village, a WesleyLife Community. Dessert is sponsored by Indianola HyVee. This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Join a WCCB naturalist for an educational presentation that will leave you with an appreciation for these powerful predators. From our smallest raptor to our largest and everyone in between, prepare to be captivated by Iowa’s raptors. Whether you are a birdwatcher or curious about raptors there is something to learn for everyone.Register here: https://www.warrenccb.org/event/raptors-of-iowa/
Program Style: Indoor Presentation
Location: Indianola Activities Center
Terrain: Paved sidewalk
Recommended age: 3rd & up
Registration: Encouraged
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Join Fiesta Jalapenos at Ladies Night every Wednesday! All topshelf drinks only $8 for the ladies!
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Are you in need of an easy, filling, and delicious recipe for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure? Learn to prepare scrumptious recipes that will feed a crowd. Participants will prepare recipes, cook them in the Dutch oven, and learn how to care for Dutch oven cookware.
The cost is $5 per person and payment of cash or check can me dropped off or mailed to WCCB, 15565 118th Ave., Indianola, IA 50125. This program is geared towards those 12 and older and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Payment and registration are required by May 2, 2024.
Register at https://www.warrenccb.org/event/dutch-oven-cooking-3/.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Tabatha is a General Service Coordinator for CICS and covers both Warren and Madison Counties. Tabatha has worked with CICS for a year now, but has held positions in the Mental Health and Provider world for many years. Tabatha has been a Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Service Coordinator and a Program Manager just to name a few. Tabatha holds a BS in Psychology and an MA in Engaged Humanities with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology. Currently Tabatha helps people get connected with Mental Health and Disability Services that they need and helps to ensure that the Services are funded if needed.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
he Indianola Fire Department and Indianola Noon Lions Club are flipping flapjacks at the 2024 Open House and Pancake Breakfast fundraiser! This family-friendly event draws hundreds of residents who can enjoy "all you care to eat" pancakes and sausage. Coffee, juice and milk will also be provided.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Location: Indianola Fire Department, 110 N. 1st Street
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Time: 7-11 a.m.
- Fee: Free-will donation encouraged ($5.00/person suggested)
- Donation Cause: To raise money to purchase a UEScope® Video Laryngoscope
“The King Vision video laryngoscopes that the fire department uses are being discontinued, according to the manufacturer. Because of this, the Indianola Fire Department is fundraising to replace the obsolete equipment,” said Indianola Fire Captain Thad White. “The UEScope has been identified as a good replacement that will meet the needs of our paramedics and the citizens of Indianola.”
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Ackworth Garden Club Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024. This event is for both seasoned gardeners and casual plant lovers.This is our annual fundraiser. We use our proceeds to fund various projects in our communities. This includes Youth Container Gardening Class, Warren County Fair Junior Flower Department premiums. We maintain gardens at the Warren County Fairgrounds, Norwalk Brownie Park & Magnolia Arboretum, Carlisle Historical Randleman House, Warren County Justice Center and Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church Grounds. We also sponsor a $500 scholarship for a local Warren County horticultural student attending Iowa State University.
Stop by and shop for:
• Quality plants from local gardeners
• Annuals and perennials
• Vegetables and herbs
• Hanging baskets
• House plants
• Gardening advice
• Garden Art
• Garden sale items
• Gently used gardening treasures
We appreciate your support!
Monday, May 13, 2024
Margarita Monday!! Only $5 dollars all day!! Join us for our New Happy hour 2pm-5pm!! Eat more spend less!!Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Join Fiesta Jalapenos at Ladies Night every Wednesday! All topshelf drinks only $8 for the ladies!
Saturday, May 18, 2024
RESEARCH RETREATSaturday, May 18, 2024, 1300 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola Warren Co. Historical Museum - East Side of County Fairgrounds
$5 donation suggested
Historical Research and Genealogical Research. Come anytime during the afternoon, stay as long as you wish. Join the group meetings at 2:00 and 4:00 Or spend time searching our collections WIFI available – Bring your computer and other records. Volunteers will be available to help assist with your research. It’s not required but you are welcome to bring snacks to share.
2:00 – Planning your Warren County Fair Exhibit
4:00 –Treasures at the WCHS Research Library
Available information: Warren County newspapers - Probates – Obituaries – Wills - Criminal Records - Family Histories - School Records – Maps/Plat Books - Military Records – Church/Organization records
Monday, May 20, 2024
Margarita Monday!! Only $5 dollars all day!! Join us for our New Happy hour 2pm-5pm!! Eat more spend less!!Monday, May 20, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Open to ALL children K - 12 who reside in Warren County. Learn about potting your own planter and then entering it in the Warren County Fair Youth Horticultural II Division.At this FREE class you will learn about selecting plants, pots, maintenance of your plants, and grooming your entries for the Warren County Fair. You will have hands on experience in preparing your soil, selecting a plant, and potting it to take home with you.
New classes have been added to the Warren County Fair Youth Horticulture II Division for sunflowers and the most creative flower container. Please refer to the Warren County 2024 Fair Book Flower section for details.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Ackworth Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, May 22nd at Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at Noon. This month's program will be at 11:00 AM and we will be taking a tour of a local Carlisle garden. A lite lunch/snack provided by May hosts wll follow the tour at Noon at the church with our business meeting beginning at 1:00 PM.Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Join Fiesta Jalapenos at Ladies Night every Wednesday! All topshelf drinks only $8 for the ladies!
Friday, May 24, 2024
On Friday, May 24th 9:00am-1:00pm we are hosting our first blood drive here at DeYarman Ford Indianola. We have partnered with LifeServe. 