Sunday, May 1, 2022
The Indianola Public Arts Commission along with The National Balloon Classic, The Warren County Fair and Indianola Hometown Pride are bringing back our annual art festival in conjunction with the National Balloon Classic Parade.
The art festival will take place in Indianola’s historic Buxton Park on Saturday, July 30 from 10 AM - 4 PM. This is the start of the National Balloon Classic plus the fourth day of the Warren County Fair, so artists can expect Indianola to be bustling with tourists, balloons, music and food!
Applications are due no later than May 1, 2022.
Click here for the application.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Bring some color, life, and health into your home! Join 1 OAK at Soul Full to create your own 1 Of A Kind herb planters. Guests will leave with care instructions and maintenance tips for growing herbs in containers. Keisha Thompson, of 1 OAK, will guide guests in planting herbs in pots to take home. Grow indoors or outdoors. There are numerous benefits to growing your own herbs - fragrance, health benefits, or for culinary use!
All material with be provided. You’ll leave with 2 pots/herbs. Tickets are $44. This class requires a minimum of 10 participates or will be subject to a reschedule date.
Saturday, May 7, 2022
“Community members are invited to Weinman Insurance, 311 E 2nd Ave, to safely destroy unwanted sensitive documents to help protect your identity. This event is free to all.”WHEN; m May 7 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
WHERE: 311 E. 2nd Annual Shredding Day event.
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Girls Night Out - Kentucky Derby Style
Kentucky Derby starts at 6:25 p.m.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
The Indianola Concert Association presents Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on Sunday, May 8th at 3:00 p.m. in the HS Auditorium.Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce welcomes Megan Shipley and The Frame Shop to the Chamber Alliance. The Frame Shop specializing in custom framing for original artwork, kids art, posters, family portraits, photos, fabric arts, sports photos, and other memorabilia.Come welcome Megan Shiipley and The Frame Shop at the Ribbon Cutting on May 12, 10 a.m.
The Frame Shop is located at 401 S. Jefferson Way, Indianola. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
When: May 12, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.Where: Giovannetti Community Shelter, Walker Johnson Park
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Ackworth Garden Club Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Moats Park, 900 N 1st St, Indianola, IA from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.This is our annual fundraiser. We use our proceeds to fund various projects in our communities. This includes Youth Container Gardening Class and Contest, Warren County Fair Junior Flower & Horticulture ribbons and premiums, and Log Cabin Days Big Pumpkin/Giant Sunflower Contest. We maintain gardens at the Warren County Fairgrounds, Indianola Dog Park, Norwalk Brownie Park & Magnolia Arboretum, Carlisle Historical Randleman House, and Ackworth 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 for gardeners and casual plant lovers alike
We appreciate your support!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Open to all children K - 12 who reside in Warren County. Learn about potting your own planter and then entering it in the Youth Container Gardening Contest at the Warren County Fair.At this free class you will learn about different types of potting soil, selecting plants, pots and maintenance of your plants. You will have hands on experience in preparing your soil, selecting a plant and potting it to take home with you. All parents and grandparents are welcome.
Please register online no later than ​Friday, May 13th at ackworthgardenclub.blogspot.com. Select the Special Events tab, then Youth Container Gardening Class for details and registration link.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Friends of Warren County Conservation will be hosting their annual native plant sale. Spruce up your landscaping with some native plants that the pollinators will love.
A few favorites are include a variety of milkweeds, purple coneflower, White Indigo, Prairie dropseed, New England Aster, Goldenrod, Coreopsis, Blazing Star,Columbine, and many more. Quantities are limited. All proceeds from the plant sale will benefit Warren County Conservation Board educational programming and exhibits.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Ackworth Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, May 25th 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 May hosts following the meeting at Noon with a program at 1:00 PM. This month's program is Preparing for the County Fair - What Judges Look For presented by Peggy Moody with Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa. Guests are welcome. Follow us on FacebookSaturday, May 28, 2022
The 11th annual Indianola Classic Car and Truck Show and Shine will be on August 27 and September 24 from 4-7 p.m in the TruBank parking lot, 1901 West 2nd Avenue, Indianola, Iowa. All proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Live music, food and a 50/50 raffle is all included. No entry fee. For more information click here.
Monday, May 30, 2022
The Route: The Veterans Memorial Day Parade will start at the Warren County Administration Building, 301 N Buxton Street. Head south on Buxton to First Avenue, then to First Street, then south on Firth Street, cross Highway 92, continue south on First Street and end at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Food Trucks, Outdoor Games & Activites for all ages94.3 KNIA local Radio Station music provided live at the library
