City of Indianola, Iowa

𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎! ⭐️ The City of Indianola honored employees last Friday at our annual awards banquet, recognizing the accomplishments by staff across the city and celebrating those who received a Longevity Award, a Customer Service Award and our 2024 recipient for Employee of the Year: Indianola Public Library Adult Services Librarian Jacynthia West. Please join us in extending gratitude and appreciation to all of our employees for their continued dedication serving our community! 📝: https://lnkd.in/gcAQKTMa

𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨: 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝟕𝟏𝟖 One of Indianola Mayor Steve Richardson's goals as your mayor is to publish this semi-regular City update called the “Mayor’s Memo" to keep citizens informed of the most recent Council and City activities, along with opportunities for discussion on a variety of topics. In this first edition, which published on Friday, March 7, Mayor Richardson focuses on City budgets and House File 718. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gimJjfgj

The Indianola City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy as follows: Meeting Date: March 24, 2025 Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. Meeting Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 110 N 1st St., Indianola, IA 50125 At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed tax levy. After the hearing of the proposed tax levy, the City Council will publish notice and hold a hearing on the proposed city budget.

The Indianola City Council approved a resolution providing for notice of intent to fill a Council At-Large vacancy by appointment during the regular City Council meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application and submit it to the City Clerk, along with a brief essay and work/civic involvement history. The deadline is at 4 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025. Access complete information and details: https://lnkd.in/gRUQjS9a

The Indianola City Council, during its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, Feb. 18, voted unanimously to appoint At-Large Council Member Steve Richardson to serve as mayor. The appointment follows former Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson’s decision to step down in January and serve solely in the role of Warren County Supervisor after being elected last November to represent District 4. Richardson will complete the current mayoral term through Wednesday, Dec. 31. The position returns to the ballot this November. “We have many great challenges ahead of us, but in those challenges present opportunities,” Richardson said. “With trust, collaboration, a knowledge of the past and with eyes of the future, I believe together we can achieve great things.” Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g8pjrNn6

How Indianola plans to revitalize its downtown district through different initiatives via WHO 13 https://lnkd.in/getMxZkV

Be part of the design process for Illuminate Indianola! Join artist Lori Hepner and the Indianola Public Arts Commission for hands-on art making workshops where everyone is invited to Draw with Light! Using programmable LED light devices, including wearable LEDs and a six-foot-tall light stick, create silhouette portraits for use in the mural that Hepner will make to enhance the alleyway between 111 and 115 N Buxton Street. The workshops are geared to include people of all ages and abilities. WORKSHOP DETAILS 📅: Saturday, March 1, 2025 ⏰: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 📍: Principal Black Box Theater • Simpson College SIGN UP: https://lnkd.in/gvweiSJK For more details and resources about Illuminate Indianola, please visit https://lnkd.in/gKrk_ryk

Remember in August when we announced that the Indianola Fire Department received a $20,000 Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows toward the purchase of a personal protective equipment (PPE) turnout gear dryer? IT'S HERE! This new dryer – the Continental ExpressDry Turnout Gear Dryer – addresses a critical issue: The time-consuming process of drying turnout gear after washing. Firefighters' gear must be washed after every fire to remove carcinogenic chemicals produced by burning fuels. These chemicals can cause cancer – the second leading cause of death among firefighters today, according to the Firefighter Cancer Alliance. “Enhancing service delivery is an ongoing effort, and this new equipment is a vital component in that process,” said Indianola Fire Chief Aaron Hurt. “As firefighters, we face unpredictable and hazardous situations every day, and having the right tools is crucial to our safety and effectiveness." Read the full story ⬇️

Calling all civic-minded leaders! At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Indianola City Council passed a resolution providing for notice of intent to fill the vacant Mayor position by appointment. We're seeking a dedicated individual to complete the remainder of the current vacant term through Dec. 31, 2025. If you have pride in our community, compassion for your neighbors and a passion for the democratic process, we encourage you to apply. Applications and all required attachments are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gqUv4HZ5

Please join us in congratulating Indianola Fire Chief Aaron Hurt, who was officially sworn in by Finance Director/City Clerk Jackie Raffety during tonight's Indianola City Council meeting!