30/12/2024

A Legacy Of Service: Leadership Lessons And A New Chapter For The Indianola Fire Department

Season 1, Episode 10: Retiring Indianola Fire Chief Greg Chia and new Indianola Fire Chief Aaron Hurt join “Indy Inplugged” for an informative conversation that highlights the Indianola Fire Department. In this episode, Chief Chia and Chief Hurt talk about their respective careers and transition of leadership, department accomplishments and priorities, an outlook of the future the importance of community engagement, plus so much more.

41 min

09/10/2024

From Reviving To Thriving: What To Know About Indianola Main Street

Season 1, Episode 9: Indianola Main Street Executive Director Erica Roberts and Indianola Main Street Board Vice President Leslie Held Jared join ”Indy Unplugged” for an insightful conversation that dives deeper into the ins and outs of Indianola Main Street. In August 2024, Indianola was named a Main Street Iowa community following a rigorous application process. Through the Main Street Approach™, communities like Indianola can capitalize on the unique identity, assets and character of their historic commercial districts and develop a framework that guides community-based downtown revitalization efforts. During this episode of ”Indy Unplugged,” Erica and Leslie discuss how the timing to be a Main Street Iowa community is perfect, early goals and visions for the Indianola Downtown Square, strategic planning and survey data, community support and involvement, upcoming events on the Square, plus so much more. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00: Intro 00:42: Welcome 1:13: What Is Main Street Iowa & Indianola Main Street? 3:02: Main Street Iowa Application Process 5:18: Benefits As A Main Street Iowa Community 7:29: How Do You Stay Informed & Educate Others About Main Street? 9:01: Indianola Main Street Executive Director Announcement 12:30: Community Meeting & Survey Findings 16:13: Dynamics With Main Street Iowa & Community Partners 22:26: What Will The Rest Of 2024 Look Like? 27:03: Importance Of Events At Indianola Downtown Square 30:09: Including Simpson College In Future Endeavors 32:19: Final Thoughts & Closing

37 min

24/09/2024

Flowing Into A Sustainable Future: Indianola Water Resource Recovery Department

Water Resource Recovery Department Superintendent Jared Keenan joins ”Indy Unplugged” for an informative conversation that sheds light into the City’s new state-of-the-art facility, previews the Open House event on Thursday, October 3, 2024, experiences and processes that staff follow through for operations at the plant and out in the field, as well as other insightful viewpoints and details. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-1:00: Welcome 1:01-2:39: Open House Details 2:40-8:12: Technologies, Strategies & Plant Workflows 8:13-14:00: Plant’s Performance with Historic Rainfall 14:01-16:43: Mix Between Facility & Community Operations 16:44-18:11: Interactions with Public 18:12-20:11: Closing

20 min

17/09/2024

The Path To Carbon Neutrality: Indianola Municipal Utilities' Solar Energy Strategy

Indianola Municipal Utilities Chris DesPlanques joins ”Indy Unplugged” for an insightful conversation that highlights the upcoming solar project IMU is undertaking and what it will mean to Indianola, the groundbreaking event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and other important updates and details from the organization. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-1:10: Welcome 1:11-3:44: Background About IMU Solar Project 3:45-7:56: Previewing Solar Project Groundbreaking Event 7:57-8:21: How To Learn More About Project & Progress 8:22-10:59: What Community’s Support Means To IMU 11:00-13:31: Indianola In Comparison To Other Central Iowa Cities 13:32-14:10: Closing

14 min

16/08/2024

Understanding Your Property Taxes: What Indianola Property Owners Should Know

Season 1, Episode 6: In this episode of ”Indy Unplugged,” we’re switching things up a bit! Moderator Lucinda Sperry from Warren County Economic Development is joined by city and county leadership to bring insight to the recent property tax notice and its impact on Warren County residents. Join us in this informative discussion as we explore the details of the recent property tax notice together. Panelists include: Luke Nelson - City Manager, City of Norwalk Deven Markley - City Administrator, City of Carlisle Benjamin Reeves - City Manager, City of Indianola Megan Battani - Budget Director, Warren County Many thanks to the City of Indianola for hosting the conversation and Communications Manager and ”Indy Unplugged” host Aaron Young for the production of the content. For more information and resources, please check out https://www.wcedc.com/understanding-property-taxes

17 min

18/07/2024

Reading, Learning & Growing Together: The Indianola Public Library Story

Season 1, Episode 5: Director Michele Patrick, Teen Services & Marketing Librarian Alison Brown, Children’s Librarian Janis Comer and Adult Services Librarian Jacy West join ”Indy Unplugged” for an engaging and entertaining conversation that highlights the Indianola Public Library, its services and programs for the community, future initiatives and opportunities, and upcoming events, among other topics. Tune in to listen to Michele, Alison, Janis and Jacy as they explain their roles with the Indianola Public Library, learn more about the library’s programming, services and opportunities available, how the library supports the community through as Indianola continues to grow and evolve, upcoming events, exciting plans for the future and so much more. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-04:49: Welcome & Guest Backgrounds 04:50-09:07: Breaking Records & Elevating Programming/Events 09:08-13:59: Cycle of Programming & Opportunities for Individuals/Groups 14:00-21:03: Mission of Indianola Public Library & Strategic Plan for Library’s Growth 21:04-24:17: New Operating Hours at Library & Purpose for Change 24:18-31:49: Storytime with Janis! 31:50-32:51: Idea Generation & Collaboration to Serve Community 32:52-34:17: Soup-er Bowl 34:18-38:50: Evolution of Library, Branding & Communication Efforts 38:51-45:04: How Indianola Stays Engaged with the Library 45:05-51:03: Exciting Future Ahead for Indianola Public Library 51:04-56:08: Final Thoughts & Remarks 56:09-57:28: Closing Subscribe to the show or search for ”Indy Unplugged” on your podcast player of choice: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indy-unplugged/id1729229024 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2udZeazgAmwqIGJfna0TLA Podbean - https://podcast.indianolaiowa.gov/ Amazon Music/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c937bfc5-de57-4d44-b257-5c912d2d1271/indy-unplugged iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-indy-unplugged-148078848/ Find more information online: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/1195/Indy-Unplugged-Podcast

57 min

05/06/2024

Enhancing Quality of Life: How Indianola Parks & Recreation Celebrates Community

Season 1, Episode 4: Chief of Culture & 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 has as it relates to the City’s parks, trails, cultural and leisure activities, and beautification efforts throughout the community, among other topics. Tune in to listen to Doug and Angie as they explain their roles with the City and 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. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-05:38: Welcome & Guest Backgrounds 05:39-09:48: Open Space Master Plan 09:49-16:15: Current State of Parks & Wonder on Buxton Project 16:16-25:17: Beautification Efforts in Indianola, Buxton Park & Favorite Spots 25:18-31:16: Disc Golf Pro Tour Event & Exploring Pickard Park 31:17-38:12: Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center & Pool Reminders 38:13-39:50: Future Amenities & Next Steps for the Pool 39:51-42:31: Upcoming Opportunities at Activity Center, Library, Wellness Campus & More 42:32-45:27: Final Thoughts & Remarks 45:28-46:52: Closing Subscribe to the show or search for ”Indy Unplugged” on your podcast player of choice: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indy-unplugged/id1729229024 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2udZeazgAmwqIGJfna0TLA Podbean - https://podcast.indianolaiowa.gov/ Amazon Music/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c937bfc5-de57-4d44-b257-5c912d2d1271/indy-unplugged iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-indy-unplugged-148078848/ Find more information online: https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/1195/Indy-Unplugged-Podcast

47 min

17/04/2024

Serving & Protecting Indianola: Insights From Police Chief Brian Sher

Season 1, Episode 3: Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher joins ”Indy Unplugged” for an insightful conversation that highlights his 30-year journey with the Indianola Police Department and how the City of Indianola has evolved over the years, his passion for Indianola, community policing and how IPD prioritizes community outreach just as much as law enforcement, highlights that IPD experienced in 2023, new technology initiatives, programs and so much more. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-02:04: Welcome & Guest Backgrounds 02:05-03:29: City Evolvement During 30-Year Career 03:30-04:20: What Made You Choose & Stay In Indianola? 04:21-08:12: Being Named Police Chief, Leading Department & Creating Opportunities 08:13-10:51: IPD’s Approach to Community Policing 10:52-12:35: Public Safety Chili Cookoff & Norwalk Office Jayson Spurr 12:36-13:47: Structure of Indianola Police Department 13:48-14:56: Top Qualities of a Successful IPD Employee 14:57-17:53: Working Events in Indianola & Their Impact 17:54-20:10: How Has Technology Shifted The Department? 20:11-23:42: New Cameras Appearing Along City Roads 23:43-27:20: IPD’s School Resource Officer 27:21-28:46: IPD’s DARE program 28:47-30:05: IPD’s K9 program and Kilo 30:06-31:20: Employee Recruitment & Staff Openings 31:21-33:58: New Community Services Officer Position 33:59-35:30: Closing

36 min

06/03/2024

Reimagining Our Community: Navigating Indianola's Development With Charlie Dissell & Emily Rizvić

Season 1, Episode 2: Deputy City Manager - Chief of Development & Operations Charlie Dissell and Associate Planner Emily Rizvić joins ”Indy Unplugged” for a meaningful conversation that highlights the department’s successes from its 2023 annual report and the community vision its following for the future, updates on the Downtown Façade Grant Program and CDBG Grant Program for improvements at the Downtown Indianola Square, discussions on the various planned unit developments and how that process works, the Housing Study & Needs Assessment currently underway and how the community can get involved, plus so much more. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-02:52: Welcome & Guest Backgrounds 02:53-22:22: 2023 Community Development Annual Report Highlights, Updates & Plan/Vision 22:23-34:55: Downtown Façade Grant Program/CDBG Grant Program & Downtown Indianola Square 34:56-40:33: Planned Unit Developments: What They Are & Process 40:34-42:39: Staying in the Loop with Project Updates 42:40-46:35: Housing Study & Needs Assessment: Community Involvement 46:36-50:30: Selling Points for Indianola 50:31-55:10: How Do You Navigate All These Moving Parts? 55:11-56:58: Closing

57 min

09/02/2024

Moving Forward Together: Exploring Indianola's Future With Mayor Stephanie Erickson

Season 1, Episode 1: Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson joins ”Indy Unplugged” for an engaging conversation that explores the City’s evolving landscape – from the updated 2024-27 strategic plan to economic development initiatives, community partnerships driving progress and so much more. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Indianola’s vision and the collaborative efforts shaping our promising future. Fast-forward to a specific topic covered: 00:00-00:41: Intro 00:42-02:30: Welcome & Podcast Background 02:31-03:40: Why Become Mayor 03:41-04:45: Rewarding Moments So Far 04:46-10:38: Simpson Town & Gown Committee 10:39-13:14: Community Experiences & Collaborations 13:15-16:38: Preserving Community Identity Amid Growth 16:39-22:12: Updated Strategic Plan & Vision 22:13-24:40: City Staff Praise 24:41-28:33: Community of Conversations 28:34-32:37: City Council Transitions 32:38-35:16: Civic Engagement 35:17-37:36: 2024 & Beyond For Indianola 37:37-42:37: Indianola Mayor’s Youth Council 42:38-45:02: Closing

45 min

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Welcome to Indy Unplugged!

Hosted by City of Indianola Communications Manager Aaron Young, ”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. We want ”Indy Unplugged” to be a two-way street. We value your input and questions. That’s why we encourage you to reach out to the City of Indianola via social media, email or our website with your thoughts, ideas and feedback. If you’re passionate about staying informed, and if you want to be part of the conversation, then make sure you subscribe to ”Indy Unplugged” and follow us on all of the appropriate channels. Let’s explore the developments shaping our community and work toward a brighter future.

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A Legacy Of Service: Leadership Lessons And A New Chapter For The Indianola Fire Department

From Reviving To Thriving: What To Know About Indianola Main Street

Flowing Into A Sustainable Future: Indianola Water Resource Recovery Department

The Path To Carbon Neutrality: Indianola Municipal Utilities' Solar Energy Strategy

Understanding Your Property Taxes: What Indianola Property Owners Should Know

Reading, Learning & Growing Together: The Indianola Public Library Story

Enhancing Quality of Life: How Indianola Parks & Recreation Celebrates Community

Serving & Protecting Indianola: Insights From Police Chief Brian Sher

Reimagining Our Community: Navigating Indianola's Development With Charlie Dissell & Emily Rizvić

Moving Forward Together: Exploring Indianola's Future With Mayor Stephanie Erickson

Welcome to Indy Unplugged!

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