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| 10/1/2022 |  |
| 10/1/2022 |  When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, 1400 West 2nd Ave. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Indianolafarmersmarket or if you have any questions. more info... |
| 10/1/2022 |  First Annual Ackworth Garden Club Autumn Fest Gardening Seminar will be held at Indianola Parks & Rec Activity Center. We will have speakers, vendors, door prizes, and more. The $40.00 registration fee per person includes lunch. For more information and to Register visit ackworthgardenclub.blogspot.com or Email ackworthgardenclub@gmail.com. Proceeds go to the garden club to support our many community projects more info... |
| 10/2/2022 | On October 2, starting at 1 p.m. The Frame Shop, 401 S. Jefferson Way, is hosting an Artist Meet & Greet. Stop in and meet the artist behind these fantastic abstract collages! Any purchase of Kristy's original artwork will be awarded with a 20% discount on custom framing.
 The Frame Shop will be featuring local artist, Kristy Evans during the month of October. more info... |
| 10/7/2022 |  Friday 7th 3pm- Tapping the Golden Keg $4 pours until she’s empty 5pm- Hot off the Presses with German inspired food FOOD TRUCK 7pm- Stein Holding Contest (day of registration only) $25 Includes 1L West Hill Logo’d Stein, Full of beer, and entrance to the contest. You keep the Stein and full beer when done! Saturday 8th 11am- Run for Beer 5k 5pm- Hammer Loggin’ tourney 5pm- Indianola Lions FOOD TRUCK 7pm- Polka Police LIVE MUSIC $10 West Hill .5L Steins For sale, bring it back for $1off all weekend. more info... |
| 10/7/2022 |  You can bring a bucket and hand nippers or they will have some to use. It is recommended to bring a pair of gloves and to dress appropriately (long pants are best to keep itchy prairie plants off of your legs). Register Today!
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| 10/8/2022 | When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, 1400 West 2nd Ave. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Indianolafarmersmarket or if you have any questions. more info... |
| 10/8/2022 | Friday 7th 3pm- Tapping the Golden Keg $4 pours until she’s empty 5pm- Hot off the Presses with German inspired food FOOD TRUCK 7pm- Stein Holding Contest (day of registration only) $25 Includes 1L West Hill Logo’d Stein, Full of beer, and entrance to the contest. You keep the Stein and full beer when done! Saturday 8th 11am- Run for Beer 5k 5pm- Hammer Loggin’ tourney 5pm- Indianola Lions FOOD TRUCK 7pm- Polka Police LIVE MUSIC $10 West Hill .5L Steins For sale, bring it back for $1off all weekend. more info... |
| 10/8/2022 | Please visit the Sports Page Bar and Grill Facebook Page for start times.Times are to be determined. |
| 10/10/2022 | Check out the Youth Strength Program Community Forum on October 10 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Indianola YMCA, 306 E Scenic Valley Ave, and speak with certified personal trainer, Rebecca Verwers, with her special guests retired NFL football player and former Hawkeye Tavian Banks, along with Rodney Filer, veteran of arena football league and Hawkeye fullback. Together they will discuss the benefits of our youth strength training programs and answer any questions you might have.
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| 10/13/2022 |  Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach is offering a food safety training for food service managers on October 13, 2022 at the Warren County Extension Office in Indianola. “Certification in ServSafe® meets the Iowa Food Code requirements to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said Cathy Drost, class instructor and ISU Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist in food and health. "We live in a time when food safety hazards and risks are prevalent. Serving safe food is mandatory. This eight-hour program aims to train food service professionals about food safety requirements and best practices to meet them.” According to Drost, the program is based on the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® certification program and the Iowa Food Code. The class is beneficial for foodservice managers from all areas such as schools, restaurants, convenience stores, child care, senior meal sites and health care. Participants will receive a copy of the ServSafe® Manager training manual and will take the ServSafe® certification exam. Intended audience: Food service managers and employees more info... |
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| 10/13/2022 |  Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wildcats Activity Center 430 School Street, Carlisle, IA Your Carlisle, Norwalk & Indianola Chambers are hosting a candidates forum, October 13th. Mark your calendars and join us and hear what all the candidates for Warren County Supervisor, State Senate & State Representative have to say regarding their goals and our needs for our area. All candidates have been invited to attend Supervisor Candidates
Your Chamber holds these type of events to help keep you informed. Hope you're able to join us. more info... |
| 10/15/2022 |  Join Simpson College in celebrating their Homecoming on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Tailgate starts at 10 a.m. Football game starts at 1 p.m. Click here to see their other Homecoming and Family Weekend Events. more info... |
| 10/15/2022 | When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, 1400 West 2nd Ave. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Indianolafarmersmarket or if you have any questions. more info... |
| 10/15/2022 | Fall Drop-Off for Indianola residents is on October 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Indianola Brush Facility, 1800 West Iowa Avenue. You can drop off large items, electronics, appliances, and household hazardous waste. Limit one load of large items/appliances per household.
More information about what is acceptable and not acceptable  more info... |
| 10/15/2022 |  Race Registration: http://getmeregistered.com/MonsterDash more info... |
| 10/15/2022 |  Register and pay at www.indianolachurch.org (deadline to sign up is October 9, 2022). For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/497354808862702/ more info... |
| 10/15/2022 |  October 15, 6-8pm Join in on whiskey night, featuring 5 unique whiskeys, along with a welcome cocktail & light appetizers. $50 per person, capped at 22 people so make your reservation today at nick@indianolacountryclub.com! more info... |
| 10/20/2022 |  You Are Invited to the Retirement Celebration for Dennis Shull more info... |
| 10/22/2022 | When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, 1400 West 2nd Ave. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Indianolafarmersmarket or if you have any questions. more info... |
| 10/22/2022 |   Join the Indianola YMCA for some Halloween fun at Indianola YMCA Community Day! The Indianola YMCA has plenty of activities for the young and young at heart. If you love the Halloween season, then this event should be on your calendar! more info... |
| 10/22/2022 |   The third annual ICYF Trunk or Treat is on October 22 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Indianola Football Stadium. ICYF has some spooktacular fun planned for this year! Parents, don't forget to put this free community event on your calendar. Local businesses, contact Taylor at taylorn@icyf.org to sign up and host a trunk! Put on your Halloween costumes and join ICYF along with community businesses/organizations for a night of Halloween fun!
Please bring a canned food item or personal hygine products upon entery to help benefit The Helping Hand! more info... |
| 10/23/2022 | You are invited to the Murder-Mystery Dinner, Set Sail for Disaster, put on by The Local Vine! This Murder-Mystery Dinner sets place on a cruise ship, the Elizabeth May, run by Captain Michael Von Ammon. Set Sail for Disaster is a Murder-Mystery Party wherein the guests will take on the roles of Captain Michael Von Ammon, his guests, and staff. You will play one of those characters throughout the course of the event. At some point during the evening, one of the guests will be “killed” by one of the other participants, and the remainder of the evening will be spent piecing together clues in an attempt to determine who the murderer is. Food and drink will be provided for additional cost throughout the event.You absolutely do not want to miss this event!
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| 10/24/2022 |  REGISTER TODAY!The Greater Des Moines Partnership is excited to host the first annual Future World of Work Summit, Monday, October 24, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA. The purpose of the Future World of Work Summit is to inform, educate and inspire the business community in Greater Des Moines (DSM). This half-day event will highlight ways that employers can adapt and thrive in the work and learning ecosystems of tomorrow. The summit will take place from Noon – 5:30 p.m.The Summit programming will include:
Keynotes speakers include:
The Summit is sponsored by Iowa Workforce Development, the Jacobson Institute at Grand View University, MercyOne and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). Additionally, if you are in the education field, we encourage you to attend a breakfast event on the morning of Oct. 24 featuring Welch and the Tallo team. Secondary educators and administrators, nonprofit and community leaders focused on education, and higher education faculty, staff and administration interested in career and workforce are invited to attend. more info... |
| 10/26/2022 |  Register NowThis 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.“When we avoid difficult conversations, we trade short term discomfort for long term dysfunction.” - Peter Bromberg We can’t avoid hard conversations. We can, however, learn how to navigate them in a way that brings better outcomes for all parties. In this session, you will learn common errors, like softening the issue and storing up all of your frustrations. Together, we will learn the components of an effective opening statement. You will have the opportunity to create an action plan and develop an opening statement for a difficult conversation you need to have.  more info... |
| 10/26/2022 |  Ackworth Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, October 26th at Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church, 13015 Scotch Ridge Rd, Carlisle. The business meeting will begin at 11:00 AM with gardening Q&A. A lite lunch/snack will be provided by October hosts following the meeting at Noon with a program at 1:00 PM. This month's program is Xeriscaping presented by Emily Meader with Country Landscapes. Guests are welcome. Follow us on Facebook more info... |
| 10/27/2022 |  Register NowThe ability to Outclass Your Competition has never been more critical. Skillfully handling interpersonal interactions leads to retention of existing customers and to an improved perception of your organization by future customers. According to research conducted by Harvard University, Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Institute, 85 percent of job success is based upon people skills. Have you ever thought about the difference between the person whose career seems to be taking off, and someone equally skilled that can't seem to get the same breaks? more info... |
| 10/27/2022 |  Register NowIt is critical that companies committed to disability inclusion effectively and regularly reinforce that commitment to employees. Join us for a virtual session with Ashlee Cummings, Counselor; and Michelle Krefft, Community and Business Engagement Director with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services. These experts will cover topics including:
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| 10/28/2022 | October 28, 5 - 9 p.m. on the Indianola Downtown Square
 Tickets are now available to purchase for the Wine, Witches & Brews event on October 28 from 5 - 9 p.m. on the Indianola Downtown Square. Tickets are $12 and are available at Willow Moon Apothecary, Pageturners Bookstore, and online! Shop at all of our local businesses while sampling wine and brews! You don't want to miss this fun bewitching Sip & Shop! Purchase Tickets Here!Must be 21 or over to participate.
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| 10/29/2022 -11/20/2022 |   more info... |
| 10/29/2022 | When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, 1400 West 2nd Ave. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Indianolafarmersmarket or if you have any questions. more info... |
| 10/29/2022 |  October 29, 10amContest Schedule: (Line up in front of the Justice Center stairs) 10:00 am Dog Costumes (Best Costume) 10:00 am Any mix of ages of people (Best Group or Best Duo) 10:15 am Ages 3 & under (Cutest or Most Creative) 10:30 am Ages 4-6 (Scariest or Most Creative) 10:45 am Ages 7-10 (Scariest or Most Creative) Activities include: Balloon artist, Von Von’s Balloons Big Wheel & Giant Trike Races Boo Bowling Boo-ti-ful Pictures by Cassandra Mosher Cauldron Toss Community 1st Credit Union Train & Mascot, Dollar Dog Community 1st Credit Union’s Halloween Lane: *70’ Inflatable Obstacle Course and 5-n-1 Castle Combo *Double Lane Slide/Bounce House Bob’s Custom Trophies - IHS Tattoos Halloween Tattoos KNIA -KRLS Big Red Radio McCoy True Value Hardware Popcorn McDonald ’s Cookie Walk Mini Golf sponsored by Indianola Pediatric Dentistry ISU Extension Grab & Go Kit Pageturners Bookstore Story Time at 11:45am Pizza Ranch Pick-a-Prize Taco Johns Tortilla Toss Warren County Conservation Animal Furs & Display more info... |
| 10/30/2022 | Simpson College is hosting a night of trick or treating with your favorite student-athletes on Sunday, October 30, at 5 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the student-athletes at Buxton Stadium for treats, games, and some Simpson fun!  more info... |
| 10/30/2022 | Food and fun for the whole family! more info... |
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| 10/31/2022 |  more info... |
Events available for Registration... Home for the Holidays Lighted Parade 2024 11/23/2024 register for this event... Warren County Chambers Legislative Luncheon 12/5/2024 register for this event... Indianola Young Professionals Christmas Trivia 12/6/2024 - 12/6/2024 register for this event... |
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