Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Join us for a First Day Hike! Start your new year off with a fun hike through the property at Wesley Woods. The guided portion of the hike will be about a mile long, mostly flat (with exceptions when entering and leaving the Campney Nature Trail). Shorter all gravel options will also be available. Friday, January 3, 2025
Enjoy a FREE SOUP MEAL at the Indianola Public Library! Taste soups from local organizations, then vote for your favorite. The Indianola Public Library is hosting a friendly soup competition between community groups and businesses. We hope to increase each group's visibility while also providing a warm meal for the community.Friday, January 3, 2025
Kick off the new year with a delicious meal and great entertainment! This month, we’re excited to feature live music by Ron Burchett for an evening of fun, food, and fantastic tunes.Date: Friday, January 5th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Village, A WesleyLife Community
Enjoy a mouthwatering 6oz sirloin steak, paired with a baked potato, Village house salad, fresh-baked dinner roll, and a full-service bar.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Start out your Saturday at the barre, with a beer! Barre Sculpt is a full body workout that combines Pilates, yoga, cardio, and strength training which is sure to have you toning and shaking. We focus on high repetitions, low resistance with small isometric movements to make this workout so effective. This is NOT your average barre class…we will turn up the energy with upbeat, FUN music that will make you feel like you’re at a PARTY! No ballerina experience required. Come for the workout and enjoy a beer with us after class!$20 due to West Hill the morning of class will take care of your glorious 50mins of barre and one pint of beer, hard cider or a non-alcoholic beverage.
RSVP with your name to KP at (225) 936-6347 or send West Hill Brewing a DM to confirm your spot! (Not required but encouraged.)
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Whip It Good Catering is excited to be hosting "Call Me Chef! Kids Cooking Classes again! Please read below for important information:
- Classes held at Whip It Good Catering, 110 South Howard Street, Indianola, Iowa
- Designed for kids ages 3-14 (give or take depending on child).
- An adult will be required to attend with the kids.
- Kids will prepare a full family meal that feeds 4-5 people. Meals will be prepared in disposable pans and ready for your ovens at home.
- Kids will receive a paper chef's hat, disposable apron, and ceritificate of completion.
- Cost is $60 per child
- $25 per additional child if they want to prepare and share the same meal
- If they each want to prepare their own meals then they will need to each register at the $60 level
- Payment is required no later than 1 week prior to the class. If you do not submit payment, your spot may be released.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Join us for Reel Connections that takes networking to the next level! Meet fellow chamber members in rapid-fire one-on-one sessions designed to spark meaningful connections. But that’s not all—each pair will collaborate to create a quick, engaging reel showcasing the other person’s business, giving you both a fun and impactful way to amplify your reach online. Whether you’re building your network or boosting your visibility, this event is a win-win for growing your business and brand presence.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Join us for Sing and Sling, a night of fun, music, and good vibes at The Zoo! This is more than just a party it’s a celebration of music, community, and gratitude.What to Expect:
Karaoke: Grab the mic and show us what you’ve got!
LIVE Performances: Featuring Coldsaint and other amazing local artists.
Beer Pong: Prove your skills on the table winners get a FREE drink!
Pool Tables: Challenge your friends to a game.
Why You Should Come:
This event is Coldsaint’s way of saying thank you to The Zoo for supporting his Against the Odds release party. Let’s show some love to a local spot that supports local talent!
So, grab your crew, warm up your vocal cords, and head to The Zoo on February 7th for a night you won’t forget.
Don’t miss it this one’s on us!
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Join Driving Cap Entertainment and West Hill Brewing for Monthly Trivia!Friday, January 10, 2025
Enjoy a FREE SOUP MEAL at the Indianola Public Library! Taste soups from local organizations, then vote for your favorite. The Indianola Public Library is hosting a friendly soup competition between community groups and businesses. We hope to increase each group's visibility while also providing a warm meal for the community.Saturday, January 11, 2025
Join Bethany with Begin Again Yoga for community yoga at West Hill Brewing Company. Enjoy a 60-minute uplifting yoga class and beer fellowship following (N/A options available). This event is all about building community, so all are welcome whether you a new to yoga or are a more seasoned yogi.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.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Mug Day? What's that?Got an old Oktoberfest Mug? Bring it in for a $1 off your pours
1/2 liter mugs = $1 off
1 liter Mugs= $2 off
Check in with some local regulars for food themed days:
Tailgate
Crock pot
Soup
Monday, January 13, 2025
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and its Affiliate Chambers invite you to the annual Opening Night Legislative Reception, welcoming the 91st Iowa General Assembly to the 2025 Legislative Session. Meet Partnership Investors, Members, Iowa Legislators and enjoy hors d'oeuvres presented by local restaurants and vendors from the Regional Affiliate communities.Location:
State Historical Building
600 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, Iowa
Parking is available in the parking garage at the Northwest corner of E. Grand and Pennsylvania Ave. Alternatively, there is metered street parking available as well.
You can access the State Historical Building through either entrance on Locust or Grand Ave.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Teams of 4First team to Finish
Prizes for 1-2-3
Friday, January 17, 2025
Enjoy a FREE SOUP MEAL at the Indianola Public Library! Taste soups from local organizations, then vote for your favorite. The Indianola Public Library is hosting a friendly soup competition between community groups and businesses. We hope to increase each group's visibility while also providing a warm meal for the community.Saturday, January 18, 2025
Puzzle and Book SwapPermanent swap, whatever is left behind will be donated
Please make sure Puzzles must contain all original pieces
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
After losing the World Series in 1922, Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel set off on an eighteen-game Great Plains barnstorming tour that created lifelong memories for people who would have never otherwise had a chance to see a major league baseball player. Stops included Omaha, Kansas City and Denver, but kicked off in Perry, Iowa. Join author Timothy Grover, who has researched and written about this chapter in the life of an American icon. The free speaker series is sponsored by Community 1st Credit Union and hosted by Indianola Parks & Recreation.Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Business meeting, lite lunch/snack, and program.Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Partnership's Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community's celebration of the past years economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region. The dinner includes a reception, keynote speaker and dinner. The program includes a presentation of The Partnership's Annual Report, summarizing the accomplishments of the organization's work in 2024.5 - 6:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 - 9 p.m. Dinner and Program
Dan Heath is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author (or author) of five beloved business books: Switch, Made to Stick, Decisive, The Power of Moments, and Upstream. His latest book, Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working, will debut on January 21, 2025.
His books have been translated into 33 languages and have sold over 4 million copies worldwide. His writing honors include: One of the best nonfiction books of the year, according to Amazon. One of the best audiobooks of the year, according to Apple. And the OWL award for Best Business Book of the Year.
Dan hosts a podcast called: “What It’s Like to Be...” In every episode, he interviews someone from a different profession: a couples therapist, a rancher, a Secret Service Agent, and more. It’s consistently a Top 10 podcast in Apple’s Careers category.
He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from the University of Texas at Austin.
He lives now in Durham, North Carolina.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Indianola Chamber Annual Celebration is taking place on January 23rd at the Blank Performing Arts Center. This year, we’re mixing things up with a social hour featuring "A Taste of Indianola" food experience where you get to play a part in choosing the Best of Indianola 2025. Enjoy delicious appetizers from Chamber restaurants, cast your vote for your favorite, and enjoy networking with your fellow chamber members. This will be a great event to bring a guest! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network, celebrate our community, and enjoy a night of recognition and fun. The awards ceremony will follow the social hour. Don't miss out!
Voting for awards closes on the 28th, be sure to get your votes in! You can vote for the following categories here!- Distinguished Chamber Leader Award
- Business Excellence Award
- New Business of the Year Award
- Educator of the Year Award
- Employee of the Year Award
- Employer of the Year Award
- Steven G. Pfeifer Volunteer of the Year Award
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Music Bingo at West Hill brewing Company.Friday, January 24, 2025
Enjoy a FREE SOUP MEAL at the Indianola Public Library! Taste soups from local organizations, then vote for your favorite. The Indianola Public Library is hosting a friendly soup competition between community groups and businesses. We hope to increase each group's visibility while also providing a warm meal for the community.Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Join us for our Community Open House on January 28th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Come meet our teachers, tour the preschool, and ask questions about the 2025-2026 school year. Friday, January 31, 2025
Enjoy a FREE SOUP MEAL at the Indianola Public Library! Taste soups from local organizations, then vote for your favorite. The Indianola Public Library is hosting a friendly soup competition between community groups and businesses. We hope to increase each group's visibility while also providing a warm meal for the community.Friday, January 31, 2025
One of the most famous horror films of the Silent Era - The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney – is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, Dr. John Benoit has created a new musical score for the film, which will be performed live by the Vivo Chamber Players – an 18-piece orchestra made up of Simpson College instrumental faculty and friends - on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 pm in Smith Chapel on the Simpson College campus. A second performance will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Des Moines. Both performances are free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
Click here to see the movie trailer. [ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0bO91yYluM ]
