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In observance of the Fourth of July, all City of Indianola non-emergency offices and departments will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Regular business hours for all City departments and offices will resume Friday, July 5, with the exception of the Indianola Activity Center, which will resume regular business hours Monday, July 8.

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Fourth of July: City of Indianola Non-Emergency Offices Closed July 4, 2024 In observance of the Fourth of July, all City of Indianola non-emergency offices and departments will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Regular business will resume Friday, July 5.

Check out our update on recent and upcoming City Council meetings, projects, initiatives and other information! Please visit the link below to read the latest Community Update from July 3, 2024, as well as archived articles. https://indianolaiowa.gov/1185/Community-Update-2024

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UPDATE (4:25 p.m. July 2): At 4:08 p.m. the National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Warning that includes Indianola and Warren County effective until 10:15 p.m.

Please do not drive through flooded roads. For flood safety tips and resources, please visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Tornado Watch that includes Indianola and Warren County remains effective until 9 p.m. Please monitor local news outlets and take shelter if it becomes necessary.

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ORIGINAL POST (3:27 p.m. July 2): The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado Watch for Indianola and Warren County. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 3:45 p.m., and the Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. A Flash Flood Watch is also effective until 1 a.m. Wednesday, July 3.

Please monitor local news outlets and take shelter if it becomes necessary.

Sign up to receive emergency or severe weather alerts from the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Warren County Iowa Emergency Management Alert Iowa notification system: https://bit.ly/3QAfg73

Flash Flood Warning, Tornado Watch Issued for Indianola On Tuesday, July 2, the National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued Flash Flood Warning and Tornado Watch for Indianola and Warren County. Please monitor local news outlets and take shelter if it becomes necessary.

The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance will hold a public information meeting in Indianola on Tuesday, July 9, regarding its regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The plan is being developed as part of the Safe Streets for All program, which aims to prevent deaths and serious injuries for all users on the nation’s roadways.

The meeting, which will be held in an open-house format with no formal presentation, is from 4-6 p.m. and will take place in the Community Room at the Indianola Wellness Campus.

CIRTPA Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Indianola Informational Meeting: July 9, 2024 The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance will hold a public information meeting in Indianola on Tuesday, July 9, regarding its regional Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The meeting is from 4-6 p.m. and hosted at the Indianola Wellness Campus.

The Indianola City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 1, 2024, followed by a study session. These meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers at Indianola City Hall.

The meetings are also available via livestream through the City of Indianola's YouTube channel.

Access more information online by visiting https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2063 at the City of Indianola website.

Indianola City Council Meets July 1, 2024 The Indianola City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, followed by a study session at 7 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers at Indianola City Hall.

𝑯𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆

The City of Indianola is nearing completion of work at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and 14th Street, which is Phase 2B of the project. This intersection is expected to reopen next week.

Crews will continue to work on Hillcrest Avenue between 14th Street and the trail crossing (Phase 2A), aiming to be substantially completed and reopened to traffic by mid-July.

When Phase 2A is reopened, crews will begin Phase 3 of the project, working on Hillcrest Avenue between Ninth Street and the trail crossing. During this phase, the intersection of Ninth Street and Hillcrest Avenue will experience a change in traffic pattern due to the construction. Beginning in mid-July, only the west and south sides will be open to traffic. The north and east sides will be closed. Motorists traveling north from the south side can turn west, and drivers heading south from the west side can continue south.

An updated construction timeline, as well as the Summerset Trail access map that was previously shared, is included with this post.

Please continue adhere to all traffic signs and instructions while navigating through the construction, and please be cautious and courteous for the safety of workers and fellow road users. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we keep working toward the completion of this essential infrastructure project.

To learn more about the Hillcrest Avenue Pavement Reconstruction Project, please visit: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/987/Hillcrest-Avenue-Reconstruction

Today, June 28, 2024, West Salem Avenue between South B Street and Buxton Street will be closed. Please find an alternative route and use extra caution while in the area.

Last month Mayor Stephanie Erickson swore in our five newest Officers! Some of these Officers have different start dates, but all are already out on patrol, keeping our community safe! 🚓

Officers Tegels, Baker, Babcock and Pelkey graduated the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy this spring and Officer Hurley comes to us with over 10 years of law enforcement experience.

Please help us welcome Officers Tegels, Baker, Babcock, Pelkey and Hurley 👏

Following yesterday's Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, the City of Indianola has compiled a new update about the possible ordinance allowing the keeping of chickens within city limits.

Key areas of the update include:

◾️ The direction that the Planning & Zoning Commission motioned for staff to follow and the next steps in the process
◾️ A deadline extension of the community survey
◾️ Updated preliminary survey data
◾️ How the community can stay engaged

Read more information online at our website ⬇️
https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2055

𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆
The City of Indianola is preparing for the final phase of the West Clinton Avenue Culvert Replacement Project, which involves the replacement of an undersized box culvert between L Street and N Street to address flooding issues.

Beginning July 8, West Clinton Avenue will be closed to through traffic between L Street and N Street. The project is expected to be substantially completed within 65 working days (around October), depending on weather and construction conditions.

Please follow all traffic signs and instructions in the construction zone, and please be cautious and courteous for the safety of workers and fellow road users.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank the community for your patience and cooperation.

Check out our update on recent and upcoming City Council meetings, projects, initiatives and other information! Please visit the link below to read the latest Community Update from June 21, 2024, as well as archived articles. https://indianolaiowa.gov/1185/Community-Update-2024

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𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the City of Indianola experienced a slight delay to starting the sanitary sewer improvements along East Franklin Avenue, which aims to replace the sanitary sewer line, add additional storm water drainage and replace pavement. The project will now begin on July 8.

Despite the delay, the project is still on schedule. The intersection of North 9th Street and East Franklin Avenue will reopen to traffic by August 9, before school resumes. Construction on the mid-block section of East Franklin Avenue, just west of North 9th Street, will continue until it is fully completed on September 27.

During this project, East Franklin Avenue and North 9th Street will be closed. Traffic will be detoured using East Euclid Avenue, North 15th Street and East Iowa Avenue, as reflected in the supporting visual aids.

Please adhere to all traffic signs and instructions while navigating through the construction, and please be cautious and courteous for the safety of workers and fellow road users. Please also note that the timeline is subject to change based on various factors, like weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. We will share updates on our website and social media, as necessary.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to work towards the completion of this essential infrastructure project.

On June 28, 2024, West Salem Avenue between South B Street and Buxton Street will be closed. Please find an alternative route and use extra caution while in the area.

𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 🎆

As we gear up for the Fourth of July, please remember: Consumer fireworks are allowed within City of Indianola limits from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 3 and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4.

More information is available here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/indianolaia/latest/indianola_ia/0-0-0-987

Please celebrate responsibly. If you set off fireworks, please be courteous and kindly clean up after your festivities. Failure to comply with the ordinance may result in code enforcement penalties.

UPDATED POST (June 26, 2024): Following the June 25, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, the City of Indianola has compiled a new update about the possible ordinance allowing the keeping of chickens within city limits.

View recent Facebook post on topic: https://www.facebook.com/CityofIndianola/posts/pfbid01PYtwqjz8LrEGoN2mpVZyChxjg5ai1zr8rM7bcCnoMxs1FMxVgEzSfmhCVcVrDedl

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ORIGINAL POST (June 20, 2024) After two weeks seeking input from the community regarding the keeping of chickens within city limits, the City of Indianola has compiled an update that includes preliminary data from nearly 1,000 survey responses thus far and the next steps for a possible ordinance.

Access more information about the survey, its data and how to stay engaged with the process ⬇️

https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2055

The City of Indianola is seeking a Public Works Operations Specialist I! In this role, you will assist in safely and properly maintaining the City's streets, storm sewer, grounds, buildings and/or other facilities for use by employees and the general public.

Want to learn more about the position and apply? Please visit indianolaiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs and submit your application!

The City of Indianola is in its final phase of transitioning rental housing properties into the Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program. Properties within Wards 2 and 4 must be registered and have an inspection scheduled by June 30, 2024.

Learn more information ⬇️

June 30 Rental Inspection Deadline Nearing for Wards 2 and 4 The City of Indianola is in its final phase of transitioning rental housing properties into the Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program. Properties within Wards 2 and 4 must be registered and have an inspection scheduled by June 30, 2024.

FYI, Indianola community! A new date for this event will be announced once finalized. Be sure to follow Indianola Parks & Recreation for updates!

Our Tunes & Treats concert for Tuesday, June 11th has been cancelled. We are working on rescheduling with the band and will share that date once determined.

We couldn't agree more! ❤️

Check out photos of Indianola Mayor's Youth Council's Bike Fest from last Saturday ⬇️

The City of Indianola is seeking a Deputy City Manager/Chief of Development and Operations! This is a senior executive-level position that serves as the Functional Area Manager over the Development and Operations of the city, providing direct oversight of the Community Development Department as a Department Head and oversees the Public Works Director and Public Works departments.

Want to learn more about the position and apply? Please visit indianolaiowa.applicantpro.com/jobs and submit your application before the deadline!

The Indianola Fire Department's Junior Fire Academy was a big success, as participants learned about fire, the job of a firefighter and even tackled the firefighter obstacle course!

Flip through more 📸 here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/dgErAq2BHoyX1KAt/

Check out our update on recent and upcoming City Council meetings, projects, initiatives and other information! Please visit the link below to read the latest Community Update from June 7, 2024, as well as archived articles. https://indianolaiowa.gov/1185/Community-Update-2024

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Charlie Dissell, the City of Indianola’s deputy city manager/chief of operations and development, will become an assistant city manager for the City of Independence – the fifth largest city in Missouri with more than 123,000 residents. His last day in Indianola is July 13.

“The knowledge and experience I have gained in the six years while in Indianola has undoubtedly provided me with the opportunity to become the assistant city manager for Independence, Missouri,” Dissell said. “I truly appreciate the opportunity to serve this city alongside so many dedicated people who work hard and take tremendous pride in making Indianola great.”

Read full announcement ⬇️
https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2057

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆! 🎙

Chief of Culture and Recreation Doug Bylund and Horticulturalist Supervisor Angie Buchanan join "Indy Unplugged" for an engaging conversation that highlights the quality of life initiatives the City of Indianola is working toward as it relates to the City’s parks, trails, cultural and leisure activities, and beautification efforts throughout the community, among other topics.

Tune in as the pair explain their roles with the City and the Indianola Parks & Recreation Department, learn more about the master plans that are guiding the community through next steps, upcoming events and opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy, and so much more.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or search for it on your podcast player of choice.

Learn more about "Indy Unplugged" online at https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/1195/Indy-Unplugged-Podcast