Welcome to the City of
Indianola web site.
Thanks for visiting us today!
You will find Indianola, Iowa a great place to visit, live and work!
We have much to offer prospective businesses and residents.
With a growing population of 14,156, Indianola is located just minutes south
of Iowa's capital city of Des Moines and within 15 minutes of the Des Moines
International Airport.
The newly completed Hwy. 5 bypass provides convenient access to major interstate highways 35 and 80. To
find out more about how our advantages will help build your success, visit www.developindianola.com or
contact Tim Zisoff, City Manager, at (515) 961-9410. We
invite you to take a closer look at Indianola!
We always strive to be the best we can,
so please feel free to comment on your experiences with us. We work hard to learn from comments,
questions or concerns that we receive. Feel free to call our City Manager, Tim Zisoff
at (515) 961-9410 or e-mail
tzisoff@cityofindianola.com. You may also complete a
Work Order Request online at the Indianola Citizen Action Center.
City of
Indianola • 110 N. First St. • PO Box 299 •
Indianola, IA 50125 • (515) 961-9410 Latitude: 41.360394
• Longitude: -93.559589
Need a return envelope for
your utility bill?
Give us a call, drop us a line, or stop by and say "Hi".
Envelopes can be sent to you or picked up at City Hall. Get
up to 12 at a time and be ready for the entire year!
Free business planning workshop. 8 weeks
only! March 11th through April 29th. More information can be found
here.
Important Notice Regarding City Utility Bills
Beginning with city
bills issued January 1, 2010, customers will no longer receive a postcard style
bill but rather a full-page statement billing enclosed in an envelope.
Please Do Not Disregard The City Of
Indianola Envelope That You Receive On January 1st
The idea of using a full-page bill vs. a
postcard has been investigated many times over the years. The number of lines on
the postcard is very limited, and adding new lines is no longer possible as the
number of billed services has reached its limit. A benefit of a full-page bill
is that additional customer-specific and community information can also be
placed in the same envelope with no additional postage.
Payment options will remain the
same. Customers may mail bill stubs in to the city clerk’s office, deposit them
in one of two drop boxes located at city hall, authorize an automatic withdrawal
from a bank account, submit payment on-line (residential only) or pay by Master
Card or Visa at the payment counter at city hall.
DART RideShare assists commuters
in organizing groups, providing vans, and maintaining the vanpool. Vanpooling
offers a convenient, reliable, economical and less stressful alternative to
driving alone to work.
RideShares help to reduce traffic
delays and congestion, as well as, help keep the air clean and reduce pollution
in the environment.
RideShare has eight vanpools that
originate from Indianola each morning, Monday through Friday. Commuters save
thousands of dollars a year by vanpooling. They cut their gasoline, insurance,
parking and maintenance costs by more than half.
Each vanpool can accommodate one
volunteer driver and up to 14 passengers. Each passenger pays one low monthly
fare based on van purchases, mileage, gasoline and maintenance expenses.
For additional information or to register for
service please visit DART’s website at
ridedart.com or call 288-RIDE (7433).
City ordinance 1015 prohibits parking
on any public street or alley during a snow emergency parking ban.
Such ban is in effect when two or more inches of snow or
ice has fallen or is predicted by the National Weather Service. Ban
shall continue for the duration of the storm and for forty-eight hours past
the end of the storm unless streets are fully opened after plowing.
If your vehicle is in violation of the snow emergency
parking ban, you will be subject to a $35.00 parking ticket and/or your
vehicle may be towed at your expense.
Please take special note of this ordinance and plan
accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Indianola Police Department - 961-9400
MISSION STATEMENT:
The City of Indianola and the Indianola Municipal Utilities will
cooperatively provide essential, high-quality, and cost-effective services
that give opportunities for residents to pursue the highest possible
quality of life.
WE VALUE . . .
A dedicated,
creative, professional, and skilled workforce including appointed
and elected officials that possess integrity and perform their duty
in an ethical and impartial manner;
A safe and efficient workplace and
community;
Attaining a high level of customer
service;
Sustainable service delivery based on
research and foresight;
Protection and responsible use of
natural resources;
Affordable rates that balances needs in
the community;
Working as partners within our community
and with other entities;•
Fairly and consistently imposing and
applying regulatory actions;
Providing equal access to resources that
benefit people's lives;
Citizens that are knowledgeable and
engaged in our community.
Thanks again for
checking our web site and have a great day! Site Disclaimer
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, November 3 - Thursday, March 11
Noon Power Walk
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:05 - 12:50 p.m.
Don't let winter weather stop you from exercising - use your lunch hour to boost your energy and burn off calories using Leslie Sansone's "3 mile Weight Loss Walk." We'll pop in the 45 minute DVD and you'll be amazed at the energetic workout you'll get and the fun you'll have with music that keeps you moving.
$1 daily, or $9 for 10-punch card
Closed 12/24, 12/31 and days when Indianola schools are cancelled due to weather.
Monday, March 8 - Tuesday, June 15
Pics in the Park 2010 Digital Photography Contest
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Send us your best original photo that captures your favorite Go Play! moment in one of Indianola’s parks! Our contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages. First, second, and third place winners will receive a professional 8x10 print of their photograph. The first place winner will also receive a $25 gift certificate. All winning photographs will be published in the next Activity Guide and will be displayed in an on-line photo exhibit on our website.
It's easy to enter the contest! Go to www.indianolaparks.com/photocontest for official rules, list of eligible parks and online entry form.
Then grab your camera and Go Play! Make sure you take lots of photos of your friends and family having fun in the parks! Walking, running, playing, swimming, skateboarding, playing soccer or softball, picnicking, enjoying a concert…the possibilities are unlimited! (You may enter multiple times, but one photo per entry form please).
It’s free to enter this contest….so go ahead and take your best shot!
Contest Deadline: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored in part by Tim McConnell Fine Photography
Monday, March 15 - Friday, April 9
Indianola Resident Adopt-a-Tree Program
Indianola residents may adopt one or two $40-$60 trees through this program for only $25. The tree must be planted in a residential yard within the Indianola city limits. The resident may plant the tree themselves, or have the tree planted for htem. There is an additional fee for staking and mulching. The resident agrees to properly water and care for the tree for the life of the tree.
Forty trees are being made available for this program through Indianola Parks & Recreation by the Indianola Community Tree Committee.
Download an application with tree descriptions at www.indianolaparks.com.
Monday, March 15 - Friday, April 30
Save $5 on Aquatic Center Passes
Receive the pre-season $5 discount if you purchase a pool pass by Friday, April 30. Passes can be purchased at the Indianola Parks & Recreation office, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue. (515) 961-9420.
New cards are required for 2010 - previous years' cards will not be accepted. Adults will be issued new cards, but will not need to have pictures retaken for their 2010 swim passes.
Swimmers 17 and under, and adults who have not yet had their picture taken will need to come to the Parks and Recreation office to do so.
Regular office hours are 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday. Extended office hours for pool pass sales only will be held Tuesday, April 20, from 5-8 pm and Saturday, June 5 from 8-11 am.
Friday, March 26
Dance with Maurie Goode & the Country Gentlemen
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
All ages invited to this dance featuring the classic country sounds of Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92W). Doors open at 6 PM. $5/person at the door.
Proceeds go to the Indianola Area Senior Center.
Wednesday, March 31
Easter Egg Coloring Day
Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92)
Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Easter Egg coloring day from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. All the fun without any of the cleanup! Children can color eggs, get tattoos, play Wii games and more. $4.00 per child. Please call (515) 961-9420 to reserve a spot for your children.
Friday, April 2
Family Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
When the sun goes down, the fun begins! Participants need to bring their own flashlight (size limited to no larger than 2 "D" cell batteries). After the hunt and awarding of prizes, there will be s'mores for all. Children must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Program #5876 Min/Max: 20/125 Location: Picard Park Shelter Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 25, or when full Fee: $7.50/person, or $6/person with resident discount
