| Date | Event |
| 10/4/2023 | Healthiest State Annual Walk more info... |
| 10/5/2023 | Experience the beauty of Warren County's Conservation areas while indulging in a delicious farm-to-table dinner. This event is the perfect blend of nature, food, and community. Immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings as you enjoy a meal crafted with locally sourced ingredients prepared by Chef Aaron Holt of Doolittle Farms, LLC. Not only will you be treated to a memorable evening, but you'll also be supporting conservation efforts in Warren County. Proceeds from the event will go towards an all-terrain wheelchair. Tickets for this event are still available but won't last long. Call 515-961-6169 to reserve your tickets today! You won't want to miss out on this beautiful evening! more info... |
| 10/6/2023 | Join us for “SPEED & SUDS”! The Village has teamed up with West Hill Brewery and the Warren County Corvette Club to bring you an Oktoberfest unforgettable experience. Enjoy the smooth flavorful craft beers from West Hill as you admire the sleek powerful corvettes from the Warren County Corvette Club! *Cash bar only more info... |
| 10/6/2023 | North River Arts Council, Inc. is a non-profit corporation formed to promote art, serve artists, and bring the economic impact of the arts to the communities of Warren County, Iowa, Including Carlisle, Indianola, Norwalk, and beyond. We do that by providing educational opportunities for artists and art lovers, and by creating a place for art to thrive. The NRAC's Inaugural Member Show will feature the work of over 20 local artists. The various talents will include oil and acrylic painting, ink and watercolor, photography, storytelling and more. We will kick things off with a live performance by Leo Bird entitled "Bullying". Margery Davis will entertain with a little story-telling, and the evening will close with Al Kratz reading, "Untied". A humorous short piece nominated by Janus Literary for best small fiction in 2022. Enjoy an evening getting to meet local artists while enjoying the diverse talents from right here in the Midwest. more info... |
| 10/7/2023 | This fun and informative day includes Speakers, Lunch, Vendors, Door Prizes and an Optional Make & Take. We have a great speaker lineup for you: Barry Laws - Bulbs For Spring and Fall Barry (co-owner of Quilted Garden Nursery) will talk about unique and unusual bulbs to plant in your garden. He will suggest tried and true reliable bulbs to create a head-turning, eye-catching colorful garden experience. Brandy Werner - Herbal Remedies You Can Grow Brandy, owner of Willow Moon Apothecary will enlighten us about natural ways to boost overall wellness. She will teach us about whole leaf herbs and tisanes; how to incorporate them into our daily lives to promote balance and well-being. Kelly D. Norris - New Naturalism; Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden Kelly is one of the leading horticulturists of his generation, an award winning author and plantsman. Planting gardens inspired by nature promotes authentic connections with land, environment and humanity. Why not make a garden that works and looks good doing it? Landscapes at home and in the public realm can be beautiful and ecolologically functional if we deepen our understanding of plants and places. Kelly will challenge you to plant the world a more beautiful, functional place. Jane Colaccechi - Supporting Monarchs Jane, an expert in raising monarchs will discuss the transformation stages of monarchs from egg to caterpillar (larva) to adult monarch. She will also discuss pollinator habitats which are dwindling. Optional Make & Take Journal Kit Make your own nature junk journal. All materials including paper, stamps, ink, ephemera, and other paper crafting items in your kit. Record garden notes, birding discoveries, weather, or many of your other interests. more info... |
| 10/8/2023 | Join Indianola's City Horticulturist Angie Buchanan at Buston Park to harvest flowers and foliage before the beds are cleaned out and the park is readied for winter. Bring hand shears/pruners and a container with water to hold your blooms. Gloves are optional. No pre-registration, all ages are invited to come & enjoy!  more info... |
| 10/10/2023 |  Please join us for our next Business Series event on 10/10/2023 at Peoples Bank from 11am-12:30pm for the Fraud Protection & Detection training. Description: This business fraud prevention and detection training aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to understand, prevent, and detect fraudulent activities within a business environment. The training will cover various types of fraud, red flags, preventive measures, and appropriate responses to suspected fraud. Lite lunch will be provided. more info... |
| 10/10/2023 | Dave Swenson and Dave Richardson are retired music teachers who met over 40 years ago and formed a duo in 2019. They play a wide variety of music from Duke Ellington to Steely Dan with swinging trombone solos, grooving guitar, and heartfelt vocals. The free concert is hosted by Indianola Parks & Recreation and sponsored by United Healthcare, with dessert provided by Indianola Hy-Vee.  more info... |
| 10/14/2023 | Join us for a fun fall day at Wesley Woods! October 14th from 1 – 4pm. We’ll have family friendly activities including: Crafts, Face Painting, Archery, fishing, pressing Apples for Cider, pictures with ponies and more! Come enjoy the beautiful scenery, take a hike and have some fun. Free Event! more info... |
| 10/14/2023 | 
Simpson will be hosting the Storm the Night Festival on Saturday, October 14 (homecoming) from 5-9 p.m. Here is a rundown of the evening. 5-9 p.m. | Food trucks and beer tent 5:30-6:30 | Trainwreck Concert 6:45 (dusk) | Hot Air Balloon Glow (weather permitting) 7:30-8:30 | Trainwreck Concert All events will be at the intramural field south of fraternity row (North E street). Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets/lawn chairs. No outside alcohol allowed. Rain site will be in the Principal Black Box Theatre in the Kent Campus Center. more info... |
| 10/15/2023 | Forest Spirit LLC and the IADNR have partnered together to bring you an afternoon of exploring nature. Creating a Nature Journal is a great way to record not only what you see in nature, but also your experiences, thoughts and feelings. These may be expressed in the form of words including descriptions, questions that come to mind, thoughts or poems as well as simple sketches or drawings. Rubbings may be made of leaves, bark, feathers or other objects that are encountered along the way. Then we will go on forest therapy walk to soak in nature’s beauty and reconnect with nature. You may wish to use your nature journal to continue processing your forest therapy experience. more info... |
| 10/16/2023 | You're invited to our sizzling evening of flavor and warmth at our Chili and Soup Supper Fundraiser! We will be offering a variety of homemade chili, soup and all the trimmings! Silent Auction items available and all donations go to the Good Shepherd Annual or Endowment Funds to be used at The Village and are tax deductible. What is the Good Shepherd Fund? At the core of the WesleyLife Good Shepherd promise is the assurance that no resident at The Village will ever be asked to leave or receive a reduction in care if they expend their resources through no fault of their own. This is our Promise, and we need you to help us sustain it. more info... |
| 10/17/2023 |  Join us for an exclusive chamber member social gathering, where professionals from various industries come together for an evening of networking, collaboration, and building meaningful connections. Connect with fellow members, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your business network and strengthen your community ties. Business and Brews will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, every other month. Locations will vary so stay tuned! Who: All Chamber Businesses/Members What: Come network, Colab and build meaningful connections When: Tuesday, October 17 4:30-6:30PM Where: Z's Eatery and Draught Haus (1501 N 1st St, Indianola, IA 50125,) more info... |
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| 10/21/2023 | Come join us for our trivia! Five rounds, 10 questions in each round. Each round is a different category. The winning team of 2 receives 25% off their bill (if you have more than 2 in your team, you are just playing for bragging rights/fun). more info... |
| 10/23/2023 | Head on out to the Annett Nature Center for our Iowa Invaders Halloween Hike. This non-scary hike is educational and fun for the whole family. You will be guided along the trail to meet different characters, including: Canada thistle, zebra mussel, wild parsnip, Asian carp, and an emerald ash borer. After the hike you can make a craft and enjoy some treats. The cost is $5 per person and those under 3 are free. Hikes leave the nature center at 6:30, 6:40, 6:50, 7:00, 7:10, 7:20, and 7:30. **Registration and prepayment are required. Call 515-961-6169 to register. **Please arrive at the Annett Nature Center 5-10 minutes early to get checked in. The hikes leave the nature center at the scheduled times. In order to maintain the schedule throughout the entire night, we will not hold hikes. If you arrive late for your scheduled time, we will do our best to get you into the next open time, however that may be at the end of the night. We do have a maximum number of hikers per group time to avoid overcrowding, and to make sure everyone can hear at each stop on the trail.** more info... |
| 10/24/2023 | The master of Gothic horror comes from beyond the veil to talk with audiences about his life and share his best stories and poetry. Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow tells powerful, imaginative, engaging stories that keep audiences on the edge of their seats and stick with them long after the tale ends. The free program is hosted by Indianola Parks & Recreation and sponsored by Community 1st Credit Union as part of the Afternoon Adventures Series.
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| 10/25/2023 | Ackworth Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, October 25th at Scotch Ridge United Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. The business meeting will begin at 11:00 AM with gardening Q&A. A lite lunch/snack follows the meeting at Noon with a program at 1:00 PM. This month's program is Garlic - More Than Just A Pretty Braid presented by Jordan Clasen. Guests are welcome. more info... |
| 10/26/2023 |  Gain the knowledge and tools to protect your business from cyber attacks. Learn about common threats, cyber resiliency, and incident response. Secure your business in the digital age—enroll now! more info... |
| 10/26/2023 | Open Mic Night more info... |
| 10/27/2023 | https://one.bidpal.net/ib2023/welcome more info... |
| 10/27/2023 | Join the Indianola Downtown on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 5-9 pm for our bewitching Sip & Shop event. Spend a magical evening shopping at our local boutiques and businesses while sampling wines & brews. more info... |
| 10/28/2023 | Free activities, trick or treating at businesses around the square and a costume contest make for a morning filled with family-friendly fun at this event that has been an Indianola tradition since 1998! more info... |
| 10/28/2023 | Vintage Hills of Indianola more info... |
| 10/28/2023 | Come join us for our trivia! Five rounds, 10 questions in each round. Each round is a different category. The winning team of 2 receives 25% off their bill (if you have more than 2 in your team, you are just playing for bragging rights/fun). more info... |
| 10/31/2023 | Explore our community's resources and services for ages 50 or better at this open house featuring over 25 vendors, amazing door prizes, fun giveaways and refreshments provide by Mama Rid's Sweets. more info... |
Events available for Registration... Second Annual Mental Health in the Workplace for Employers and Employees - Hosted by The Indianola Chamber and WeLIFT 5/7/2024 - 5/7/2024 register for this event... Summer Nights Live VIP Back Alley Pre-Party 5/31/2024 register for this event... Summer Nights Live | Standing Hampton | Presented By Peoples Bank 5/31/2024 register for this event... Grow Here Now Session 3 - Staying the Course and Planning for the Future 8/15/2024 register for this event... Chamber Concert Series - Summer Nights Live Street Party | 2024 8/24/2024 register for this event... |
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