Welcome to the City
of Indianola.
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 & 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 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended
the July 29 major disaster declaration to include Individual Assistance for
Iowa counties struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on
June 1, 2010. Individual Assistance may now be available to eligible residents
and business owners in 29 Iowa counties: Black Hawk, Cherokee, Clayton,
Decatur, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Howard, Humboldt,
Ida, Jackson, Jones, Kossuth, Lee, Lucas, Lyon, Marion, O’Brien, Osceola,
Ringgold, Sioux, Story, Taylor, Union, Warren, Webster, and Wright
counties.
The Community Wellness Facility Planning
Committee, a diverse group of Indianola citizens, intends to prepare a
comprehensive wellness facility proposal that best meets the needs of the
greater Indianola area. This will be presented to a joint meeting of the City
Council, School Board, Simpson College, and the general community in December
2010. Additional information can be found at
www.indianolafoundation.org/Wellness_Home.htm
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).
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, August 9 - Friday, September 3
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.
Saturday, September 18
City State Bank Starlight Cinema Outdoor Movie Series
7:45 PM
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Rated PG) Pickard Park at 7:45 pm
Bring blankets or lawn chairs to this free family-friendly movie on a big 11'x15' screen. Free popcorn courtesy Fridley Paramount Theaters. Drinks & candy also available
Show sponsor: Chester's Chicken
Sunday, September 19
Peoples Bank Music in the Park - Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra
5:30 PM
This vintage ensemble is dedicated to recreating the jazz and popular music of the 1910s and 1920s. The group performs a wide variety of musical genres from the period, including foxtrots, Dixieland jazz, blues, novelty songs, waltzes, tangos, cabaret, patriotic songs and light classical music.
Free event at Buxton Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Presented by Overton Funeral Home.
Friday, September 24
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.
