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City of Indianola, Iowa
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  • A Year of Growth: Indianola Main Street's 2025 Achievements, Opportunities & Future Plans
    Season 1, Episode 18: In this episode of Indy Unplugged, Indianola Main Street Executive Director Erica Roberts joins us and discusses a variety of exciting topics, such as:   Previewing Downtown Dough Day on August 7 – an innovative incentive where up to $60,000 will be spent at local businesses in the downtown district. Looking ahead to Indianola Main Street's annual fundraiser, dinner and celebration on August 21. Highlighting the community events happening later this year that it organizes including Wine, Witches and Brew as well as Home for the Holidays. Providing updates and developments from the organization as it completes its first year as a Main Street community.   Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00: Intro 00:42: Welcome 01:47: On Looking Back to Early Beginning 02:43: Downtown Dough Initiative 10:00: On Upcoming Annual Dinner & Celebration 12:23: On Other Upcoming Events 15:00: On Downtown Facade Improvements 17:36: Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks   To learn more about Indianola Main Street, its upcoming events and opportunities to get involved, please visit: https://indianolamainstreet.com/   To view an interactive map of the revitalization efforts of the Indianola Downtown Square, please visit: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1c182100d2b840589078ecd8cde28a14
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  • Pickard Park's Disc Golf Evolution & The Road to the 2025 Discmania Challenge
    Season 1, Episode 17: Ty Tannatt of the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the City of Indianola’s Chief of Culture and Recreation, Doug Bylund, join Indy Unplugged to explore the evolution of the Pickard Park Disc Golf Course into one of the premier disc golf destinations in the world. The pair also preview this year’s Discmania Challenge, presented by Trubank, which is slated for June 27-29. Grab a disc, step up to the tee and listen!   Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00: Intro 00:42: Welcome 01:50: On Early Disc Golf Beginnings 10:52: On Volunteer Impact 13:58: On Evolution of Pickard Park & Disc Golf Course 20:53: On Connection of Event to Community Draw & Collaboration 26:28: On Previewing 2025 Discmania Challenge 35:40: On This Year’s Competitors 38:36: On Ultimate Goals for Discmania Challenge & Pickard Park Course 43:20: On How to Get Involved 49:05: On How to Stay Connected 50:01: Final Thoughts & Closing To learn more about the Discmania Challenge, please visit: https://www.dgpt.com/event/2025-discmania-challenge/ To learn more about the Pickard Park Disc Golf Course, please visit: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/Disc-Golf-28
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  • Leading Forward: A Conversation with Jacob Meshke, Indianola's New City Manager
    Season 1, Episode 16: In this special episode of Indy Unplugged, we welcome new city manager Jacob Meshke, who joined the City of Indianola on Wednesday, May 28. In this episode, Jacob shares his professional journey from his early beginnings in city government. He also discusses what drew him to Indianola, what excites him about being part of the team and his approach for guiding Indianola into its next chapter. Find more information online: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/1195/Indy-Unplugged-Podcast
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  • Experiences That Elevate: How The Indianola Chamber Strengthens Business & Community
    Season 1, Episode 15: Amanda Zwanziger and Haley Swanson with the Indianola Chamber of Commerce join Indy Unplugged for a dynamic conversation about how strategic community experiences fuel local growth and vibrancy.   With the Dad’s Rock Festival debuting on Saturday, June 14, a new twist to the Chamber’s Summer Nights Live concert series, Amanda and Haley share how this exciting, action-packed event will support local businesses and showcase Indianola as a go-to destination. The episode also highlights the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to promote Indianola through the Experience Indianola tourism initiative, regional co-op marketing campaigns and digital passports, among other tactics, designed to attract visitors, elevate local experiences and create increased visibility throughout the city, across Warren County and beyond.   Additionally, listeners will gain insight insight into how the Chamber advocates for local businesses, cultivates a strong sense of place and builds lasting connections between commerce, tourism and community pride.   Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00: Intro 00:42: Welcome 01:40: On Dad’s Rock Festival 11:45: On Experience Indianola & Tourism Initiatives 17:00: On Impact of Tourism for Communities 20:09: On New Digital Passport Program 23:58: On Joys of the Job 29:50: On Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making 31:53: On Power of Community Partner Collaboration 33:03: On Flurry of Upcoming Indianola Summer Events 34:07: Final Thoughts & Closing To learn more about Dad’s Rock Festival, please visit: https://experienceindianola.com/dads-rock/.   To volunteer for the event, please email [email protected].   To learn more about Experience Indianola, please visit: https://experienceindianola.com/   To learn more about Iowa Getaway, please visit: https://iowagetaway.com/   To learn more about the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, please visit: https://www.indianolachamber.com/
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  • Indianola Council Member Mellisa Sones Reflects on Warren County Leadership Institute
    Season 1, Episode 14: Indianola City Council Member Mellisa Sones joins "Indy Unplugged" for an insightful discussion on leadership, community engagement and her experience with the Warren County Leadership Institute. In this episode, Council Member Sones reflects on how WCLI influenced her approach to public service and has helped shape her role on the Council. She highlights key takeaways from the program, including building connections through networking and fostering civic involvement throughout Warren County. The conversation also touches on upcoming community initiatives and ways residents can get involved in shaping local policy. Plus, Council Member Sones shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the Leadership Institute and how those lessons continue to guide her work today. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00: Intro 00:42: Welcome 01:24: What is Warren County Leadership Institute?  02:28: This Year's WCLI Class Project 03:08: Why Enroll to WCLI? 04:15: Key Advantages & Challenges from WCLI Experience 07:58: How WCLI Elevates Leadership Skills 10:30: Eye-Opening Bus Tour Throughout Warren County 13:45: Elevator Pitch For WCLI Involvement 14:28: Applying Knowledge From WCLI Today 17:48: Serving on City Boards & Commissions 18:57: Final Thoughts & Closing To learn more about the Warren County Leadership institute, please visit: https://www.wcedc.com/leadership To learn more about the City of Indianola's boards and commissions, please visit: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/164/Boards-Commissions  
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Indy Unplugged is the official City of Indianola podcast that dives deeper into the stories, projects and initiatives throughout the city. Whether it’s discussions with elected officials, insights from City staff or perspectives from valued community partners, at least one episode each month will be released packed with in-depth conversations and real-time information. To stay engaged with the City of Indianola, subscribe to Indy Unplugged wherever you get your podcasts, visit our website and follow us on social media.
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