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
Council Study Meeting for
February 8th has Been cancelled
Council Study meeting for February 8th has been cancelled
due to weather. Agenda items will be placed on the February 16th Council
agenda.
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:
Monday, November 2 - Wednesday, March 10
Indoor Playground
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:30 am - Noon
It’s time to come inside to play! The Buxton Room at the Activity Center will be set up with “Little Tikes” toys, “Koosh” ball games, blocks, slide, basketball hoop, mats, and other toddler toys to play with.
For children age 1 - preschool accompanied by an adult. Fee: $1.00 per child per visit ($9 for a 10-punch card)
The playground is closed when Indianola Schools are on holiday or closed due to weather.
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.
Sunday, February 7 - Tuesday, February 9
Snow Ordinance
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, February 27
Think Spring Garden Seminar
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Are you dreaming of warmer weather and the garden you will grow? Get rid of your cabin fever and start planning your garden with great programs, door prizes, and garden merchandise for sale at the 7th annual Think Spring Garden Seminar held at Great Hall on the Simpson College campus.
Speakers will be Bob Henrickson, Assistant Director for Horticulture Programs, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Andrew Joseph, State Apiarist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Mary Buck, daughter of Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa State University Professor and rose breeder.
Cost: $40 includes a delicious lunch, & door prizes. Garden merchandise will also be available. Pre-registration is required.
Think Spring alumni may register online at www.indianolaparks.com.
Or register by phone or fax (with a credit card), by mail, or drop in. Phone: 515-961-9420, Fax: 515-961-9426. Indianola Parks and Rec, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Presented by Warren County Master Gardeners and Indianola Parks and Rec.
Map to Simpson Great Hall is located on the downloads page at indianolaparks.com.
Friday, March 5
Registration Deadline for Youth Softball Leagues
Exciting softball action awaits you and your friends! Games will be played at the Pickard Park Youth Softball Fields and Moats Softball Field.
1st & 2nd Grade League $52 Game Days Mon/Wed
3rd & 4th Grade League $67 Game Days Tues/Wed/Thurs
5th - 8th Grade League $72 Game Days Tues/Wed/Thurs
Coaches will contact players after March 24 with practice dates & times. Practices will begin the week of March 29 or after, scheduled outside of game dates & times.
Games: April 19-July 1
When registering, please include shirt size, accurate height and weight, number of years played, and whether a parent is willing to coach. Save $2 when you register online at www.indianolaparks.com, or call (515) 961-9420 to register with a debit or credit card.
Monday, March 8
Registration Deadline for Lifeguard Training
Are you interested in becoming a certified lifeguard?
The Indianola Parks and Recreation Department is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course over Spring Break. Training focuses attention on skills and knowledge required to assume the responsibilities of a lifeguard. Completion of the course includes a physical and written test. The class includes the following certification: Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Participants must be 15 years old by March 23; be able to swim 500 yards continuously using the front crawl, side stroke, and breaststroke for a minimum of 100 yards each stroke; surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound object from a minimum dept of 7 feet; be able to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only. Books and materials supplied for use during class. If you successfully complete the course and are hired at Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, reimbursement may be made for training fees.
Location: Cowles Pool (Simpson) & Indianola Activity Center Age: 15 years & older Min/Max: 7/12 Fee: $130 ($125 with resident discount)
To register for program #5822, visit www.indianolaparks.com or call (515) 961-9420. Registration deadline is Monday, March 8, or when full.
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 8
Indianola Parks & Rec Online Registration Begins
8:00 AM
Register online for 2010 Spring & Summer programs & activities and save $2 per program.
To register online, you must already have a Parks & Recreation account and know your PIN and barcode in order to check out.
If you lose or forget your numbers, you can have that information e-mailed to you, as long as you have a valid email address on file with Indianola Parks & Recreation.
Please call the office during regular office hours (8am - 5pm Mon-Fri) to set up a new account, to update your email address or to receive your Client Barcode and account PIN. You cannot set up a new account online.
