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Operating as usual
We are continuing to take registrations for winter youth coed basketball leagues scheduled to start in January. Today is the last day to register with a guaranteed spot. Tomorrow the $15 late fee kicks in and availability will be limited.
We hope that conditions will be safe for play in January, but if not, a full refund or credit will be issued.
https://tinyurl.com/y9oj4afz
Earl May Garden Center graciously donated and planted two nice shade trees at McCord Park today. Thank you for providing shade for the future!
It's Thankful Thursday! Here's an activity the whole family can do together - the gratitude scavenger hunt. Can you find all fourteen by Thanksgiving Day?
We are thankful for all who have served and continue to serve in our nation's armed forces.
Our building is open today from 8am till 3pm, and staff is available through 5pm.
We join with our friends at Hy-Vee in saying THANK YOU to those who have served our country in the military.
This Veterans Day, Hy-Vee is holding a curbside pickup breakfast event for Veterans and active military members. Simply drive up to participating Hy-Vee stores between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and one of our helpful smiles will safely hand you a to-go breakfast. We look forward to thanking you in person. Learn more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6180ThIiM
It's SO cute!
You know you want one for your own, and it only takes an hour to make!
Sign up now, and while you're at it, ask a friend to join us! https://tinyurl.com/y5cpgp6v
Highway 65/69 is back to all lanes open.
Thank you for your patience as we maintain the medians according to DOT guidelines in preparation for winter.
Reminder: tomorrow the inside lanes of North Jefferson Way will be closed from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm for maintenance to the entry medians. Please use caution.
It’s always a fun time at Lee Cole’s Magicamp and today was no exception! A great morning full of juggling, magic tricks, and lots of laughs at The Indianola Activity Center!
Get your team together and register for adult basketball. Games start in January, but registration deadline is 12/11. After that, if there is still room in the league, $35 late fee applies. Don't have a team? Shoot an email to [email protected].
Complete details & registration link here.
https://tinyurl.com/y9oj4afz
With COVID numbers on the rise across our state, here are some simple tasks to protect yourself and others.
Sasparilla Sue came to pick up her Cat & Canine Costume Contest prize. Congratulations!
#costumecontestwinner #loveourdogs #halloweenfun🎃
There will be a spot on a team for everyone who registers by next Friday, Nov. 13. After that a spot is not guaranteed and there is a $15 late fee. Call (515) 961-9420 or register online at link below.
Registration is open for 3rd-6th grade coed basketball league! Six week program starts 1st week of January, with practices & games on weeknights. https://tinyurl.com/yy6p5neu
#basketball🏀 #youthhoops #goodsportsinthemaking #skillsndrills🏀
Accept our "PLANKSGIVING" challenge!! Do a plank every day from now until Thanksgiving and increase the duration each time. Take that time to think of all the things you are grateful for this year. Make sure to tag a friend that would be up for the challenge as well! #planksgiving #strongcore #acceptthechallenge #plankingisfun #thanksgiving2020🍁
DATE CHANGE for fall maintenance work on the entrance medians next week. The inside lanes of North Jefferson Way will be closed from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm on Monday, November 9. Please use caution.
Aren't you thankful for the wonderful, warm weather this week? Our Indy Tots Rock & Wiggle class sure is!
Check out the new edition of our newsletter that includes winter sports info, and two new classes to help you get ready for the holidays!
http://indianolaiowa.gov/873/Indianola-Parks-Recreation-News
A beautiful day in Buxton Park! Great to see bikers, walkers, students, small social groups, families having a picnic on a blanket and kids playing.
Indianola Parks & Recreation's cover photo
We've had so much fun seeing all your cute, scary and creative costumes. A big thanks to Indianola Mayor's Youth Council for their help choosing the Spooktacular 2020 medalists!
The inside lanes of North Jefferson Way will be closed from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, for maintenance to the entry medians. Please use caution.
Daylight Savings Time ends tonight! Set your clock back one hour before you go to bed. While you're at it, now is a good time to change fire alarm and smoke detector batteries, too!
#fallback #gainanhourtonight #extrasleeptime #firesafety
Last call for costume photos! Email to [email protected] by midnight tonight! Indianola Mayor's Youth Council members will be choosing the winners. Results will be announced Tuesday, 11/3.
If you have trouble posting your pet costume photos to the event page, just email to [email protected] and we will be glad to post your photo, too!
Tonight is the night! Kids and families will be out from 6-8 PM celebrating Halloween. Please use caution when driving in residential areas and for those participating, the below link provides some helpful safety tips.
#12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #thinkindianolafirst
#safetytips
https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/955/Beggars-Night
Volunteer yoga instructor Joyce Nehring is in the holiday spirit today! Free drop-in class for adults 50 or better meets Mon/Wed/Fri at 8am at the Indianola Activity Center.
#12daysofhalloween #spooky #holidaycheer #yogalife
Did you sign up for the Great Pumpkin Run Virtual 5K? Send us a photo or video of your crew in action! You just might win a gift certificate to Crouse Cafe you could use to buy a pumpkin pie!
#12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #GreatPumpkinRun #5KRun4Good #mmmpumpkinpie
Get out and enjoy these fall days 🍁 Try to see how many leaf colors and types you can collect.
Indianola Parks & Recreation's cover photo
What a way to spread holiday cheer with our friends at Vintage Hills Of Indianola! If your kiddos participate, be sure to snap pictures and email them to [email protected] so they can be entered in our costume contest!
#12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #costumecontest #holidaycheer
SAVE THE DATE
Join us on Tuesday, October 27th, from 4:30-5:30 for our Halloween Parade!! And bring your friends too!😁🎃
Which department's pumpkins are YOUR favorite? Vote now!
City departments had fun decorating pumpkins, and we want YOU to decide which one is the community's favorite! Follow this link, vote on the pumpkins you like the best, & share the link with family & friends. The results will be shared on Monday, November 2!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Pumpkin-Decorating
*No City funds were used
#ThinkIndianolaFirst
#EmployeeEngagement
#PumpkinDecorating
#YourVoteCounts
Did you get a cute photo of your dog or cat in costume? We've extended the deadline for our pet costume contest until October 31 at Midnight. Enter your fur baby by posting in the discussion tab of the event at https://tinyurl.com/y57v6b57
or email your photo to [email protected].
We shared our pumpkin pictures with you, now please share yours with us!
#12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #pumpkincarving #pumpkinseason🎃💀👻 #loveourtown
Today our department competed in a pumpkin decorating contest for city employees. Don't you think they represent our department nicely!(City funds were not used for this activity.)
#12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #sportypumpkins #swimmerpumpkins #seniorpumpkins #pumpkinflowers
Who likes to drive around and look at the lighted displays that are up this time of year? Let's map them out together so we can all enjoy them this week!
Simply type the address in the search bar, click "add to map", then click on the paint bucket to select the pumpkin under "other icons."
Https://tinyurl.com/y5jnn27p
#12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #spookylights #loveourtown #thinkindianolafirst
Residents in our town enjoy decorating for the holidays. Let's make a map together of all the must-see displays we've seen in Indianola, Iowa!
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Did you sign up for the Great Pumpkin Run Virtual 5K? Send us a photo or video of your crew in action! You just might win a gift certificate to Crouse Cafe you could use to buy a pumpkin pie! #12daysofhalloween🎃👻 #GreatPumpkinRun #5KRun4Good #mmmpumpkinpie
A beautiful afternoon enjoying the sweet sounds of 45 RPM Quartet! Special thanks to our tunes sponsor UnitedHealthcare and our treats sponsor Hy-Vee!
45 RPM is performing now at the Activity Center! Join us!
A taste of today’s awesomeness! 🎶☀️😊 (volume on!) Gina Gedler
Gina Gedler and Ben Hagen are warming up now for our FREE 2pm concert! Come on out and join us. Masks strongly encouraged. Some seating available, or bring lawn chairs
Add a half-mile loop as you walk or run the trail along Hwy 92 past the Indianola Activity Center
Find out what's being planned for our Middle School after-school program.
We just wrapped up two weeks of awesome computer camps with Youth Tech Inc.! Check out this fun video of the Battle Bots competition!
It's such a nice day - why not visit a few of our city parks and find the clues in Scooter's Summer Scramble? Puzzle sheet can be found at https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11390/Scooters-Summer-Scramble-Puzzle-Page
Check Out Scooter's Tips For a Safe and Fun Summer!
Introducing Scooter's Summer Scramble, a scavenger hunt throughout the Indianola city park system! Download the puzzle page here: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11390/Scooters-Summer-Scramble-Puzzle-Page
Hot, sunny days are made for outdoor fun! Here are some safety tips from Bob Soukup of the Indianola Fire Department so you'll know what to do if someone gets overheated.
Indianola Mayor's Youth Council members will be handing out 92 bike helmets this Saturday to families who have claimed them.
Learn how to select and wear life jackets safely.
Our next #TuesdayTips is with Simpson College Baseball Head Coach Nathan Roling. Nathan will be demonstrating at-home hitting drills.
Oh, how we miss our yoga participants at The Indianola Activity Center! But good news! We are excited to present to you our virtual Gentle Yoga class, led by our amazing volunteer instructor Pam Zimmerman! #WellnessWednesday
Our first #TuesdayTips is with Simpson College Baseball Assistant Coach Nathan Carlin. Nathan will be demonstrating at-home infield drills.
Announcing a fun, free contest! We want to see what YOU'RE doing during #QuarantineLife. Post your videos below!
Dodge ball was a hit, literally and figuratively! ❤️ Family Fun Night
Obstacle races! What a work out🤣
Nerf wars at Family Fun Night! It was great seeing the kids go after the adults🤣
Playing in the recreation pool❤️
The John Krantz/Steve Charleson Duo is live now at the Indianola Activity Center!
We love to dance! Thanks to everyone who came out to dance tonight! ❤️
The kids love the new toys at Indoor Play Date 😁
Duo Performance provided by Central Iowa Skating Club
Performance by Central Iowa Skating Club
Saturday Skating Spree Fun!
Working on ice skating skills
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