Digital Backpack - Indianola Community School District

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If you’re looking for Indianola school and community events and information, then you’ve come to the right place! To cut down on paper usage and the volume of materials sent home with students each week, non-profit organizations are asked to submit their events, announcements, and flyers to our digital backpack. In accordance with board policy, here you will find information from school sponsored, affiliated, and supported organizations; non-profit community organizations, programs, camps; and more.

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Jan 30 2021 | 10:00 am

Virtual Kids Go STEM 2021

Location Virtual (Zoom)

Age Range 6-8th grade

Cost Free

Organization University of Iowa Health Care

Contact Hailee Talbot

Email STEM-Education@uiowa.edu

Phone (309) 882-9122

Information Join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for interactive and virtual medical simulations, experiments, and more that you can follow along at home to explore careers in STEM, STEM concepts, and your health.

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Feb 15 2021 (all day)

Youth Swim Lessons at the Indianola YMCA

Location Indianola YMCA

Age Range Youth and parents

Cost Varied see: flyer

Organization Indianola YMCA

Contact Mia Gehringer

Email mia.gehringer@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 777-7746

Information Parent and Child-water babies sessions, preschool and school age swimming lessons begin for 6 weeks the week of Valentine's Day. Get your swimmers ready for spring break and moving towards water efficiency this summer. Safety around water is important for us all. Private lessons are also available.

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Feb 16 2021 (all day)

Join Heartland Youth Choir!

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

Age Range K-12 grades

Organization Heartland Youth Choir

Contact Kim Novy

Email office@joinhyc.org

Phone (515) 221-3922

Information Heartland Youth Choir is enrolling singers in Grades K-12. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring their love of music beyond the school setting. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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Feb 21 2021 (all day)

Hidden Hearts Walk

Location McVay Trail, Indianola

Cost Free

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Becky Lane

Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9420

Information Join Warren County Conservation Board and Indianola Parks and Recreation for a hike-when-you-please event. Hike along the McVay Trail in Indianola and see if you can find 50 hidden hearts of all different sizes and colors. See flyer for more info.

Mar 5 2021 (all day)

Free Skating at Indianola Ice Rink

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola

Age Range All ages

Cost Free

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Brandon DeCook

Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (516) 961-9420

Information Indianola Parks & Recreation operates the Indianola Ice Rink, which is available this winter for free public skating. Reserved for hockey dawn-12pm, open skate noon - dusk. See flyer for more details & how to find out ice status.

Mar 6 2021 (all day)

Little League Registration

Location Online

Age Range Elementary, Middle School, High School

Organization Indianola Little League

Contact Justin Ewoldsen

Email ewoldsen98@yahoo.com

Phone (515) 201-2555

Information Registration is open for Indianola Little League

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Mar 26 2021 (all day)

Family Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola

Age Range Ages 2 - 13 plus family

Cost Per child: $6 Indianola residents, $7.50 nonresidents

Organization City of Indianola Parks & Rec

Contact Becky Lane

Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9420

Information When the sun goes down, the fun begins! Participants need to dress for the weather, and bring their own flashlight and a sack or basket for eggs. Gather as many eggs as you can find, then open them up to find out whether they hold candy or prizes from our amazing sponsors. Rain date: Sat 3/27

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Mar 31 2021 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines

Age Range High School and Adults

Cost $200.00

Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines

Contact Ann Peterson

Email ann.peterson@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 282-9622

Information Lifeguard certification course to prepare students for employment at a pool. 8 New certification and 3 review certification opportunities. Course includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement. New Certification $200 Review Certification $125.

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May 7 2021 (all day)

Free Assistive Technology Consultations For Families

Location Iowa Reading Research Center 340 Blank Honors Center Iowa City, IA 52242 (Or Online)

Age Range K-12 Students

Cost Free

Organization Iowa Reading Research Center

Contact Karah Kluck

Email irrc-frontdesk@iowareadingresearch.org

Phone (319) 384-2268

Information We provide free virtual and in-person assistive technology consultation appointments for Iowa families. During the appointment we will show different devices, apps, and Chromebook extensions aimed at helping children with their reading and writing tasks. Request an appointment today!

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May 14 2021 (all day)

Parks & Rec Softball & T-Ball Leagues

Location Pickard Park, 2205 E. 2nd Ave (Hwy 92)

Age Range Age 4 - 5th grade

Cost Varies

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Brandon DeCook

Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (516) 961-9420

Information T Ball leagues offered for 4&5 yr olds, 6&7 yr olds, and girls softball leagues for 1st-2nd or 3rd - 5th. See flyer for registration deadlines and details.

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Mar 6 2021 (all day)

Little League Registration

Location Online

Age Range Elementary, Middle School, High School

Organization Indianola Little League

Contact Justin Ewoldsen

Email ewoldsen98@yahoo.com

Phone (515) 201-2555

Information Registration is open for Indianola Little League

View Flyer View Website

May 14 2021 (all day)

Parks & Rec Softball & T-Ball Leagues

Location Pickard Park, 2205 E. 2nd Ave (Hwy 92)

Age Range Age 4 - 5th grade

Cost Varies

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Brandon DeCook

Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (516) 961-9420

Information T Ball leagues offered for 4&5 yr olds, 6&7 yr olds, and girls softball leagues for 1st-2nd or 3rd - 5th. See flyer for registration deadlines and details.

View Flyer View Website

Mar 26 2021 (all day)

Family Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola

Age Range Ages 2 - 13 plus family

Cost Per child: $6 Indianola residents, $7.50 nonresidents

Organization City of Indianola Parks & Rec

Contact Becky Lane

Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9420

Information When the sun goes down, the fun begins! Participants need to dress for the weather, and bring their own flashlight and a sack or basket for eggs. Gather as many eggs as you can find, then open them up to find out whether they hold candy or prizes from our amazing sponsors. Rain date: Sat 3/27

View Flyer View Website

Mar 5 2021 (all day)

Free Skating at Indianola Ice Rink

Location Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola

Age Range All ages

Cost Free

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Brandon DeCook

Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (516) 961-9420

Information Indianola Parks & Recreation operates the Indianola Ice Rink, which is available this winter for free public skating. Reserved for hockey dawn-12pm, open skate noon - dusk. See flyer for more details & how to find out ice status.

Feb 21 2021 (all day)

Hidden Hearts Walk

Location McVay Trail, Indianola

Cost Free

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Becky Lane

Email blane@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9420

Information Join Warren County Conservation Board and Indianola Parks and Recreation for a hike-when-you-please event. Hike along the McVay Trail in Indianola and see if you can find 50 hidden hearts of all different sizes and colors. See flyer for more info.

Feb 15 2021 (all day)

Youth Swim Lessons at the Indianola YMCA

Location Indianola YMCA

Age Range Youth and parents

Cost Varied see: flyer

Organization Indianola YMCA

Contact Mia Gehringer

Email mia.gehringer@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 777-7746

Information Parent and Child-water babies sessions, preschool and school age swimming lessons begin for 6 weeks the week of Valentine's Day. Get your swimmers ready for spring break and moving towards water efficiency this summer. Safety around water is important for us all. Private lessons are also available.

View Flyer View Website

May 7 2021 (all day)

Free Assistive Technology Consultations For Families

Location Iowa Reading Research Center 340 Blank Honors Center Iowa City, IA 52242 (Or Online)

Age Range K-12 Students

Cost Free

Organization Iowa Reading Research Center

Contact Karah Kluck

Email irrc-frontdesk@iowareadingresearch.org

Phone (319) 384-2268

Information We provide free virtual and in-person assistive technology consultation appointments for Iowa families. During the appointment we will show different devices, apps, and Chromebook extensions aimed at helping children with their reading and writing tasks. Request an appointment today!

View Flyer View Website

Feb 16 2021 (all day)

Join Heartland Youth Choir!

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

Age Range K-12 grades

Organization Heartland Youth Choir

Contact Kim Novy

Email office@joinhyc.org

Phone (515) 221-3922

Information Heartland Youth Choir is enrolling singers in Grades K-12. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring their love of music beyond the school setting. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

View Flyer View Website

Mar 31 2021 (all day)

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Location YMCA of Greater Des Moines

Age Range High School and Adults

Cost $200.00

Organization YMCA of Greater Des Moines

Contact Ann Peterson

Email ann.peterson@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 282-9622

Information Lifeguard certification course to prepare students for employment at a pool. 8 New certification and 3 review certification opportunities. Course includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement. New Certification $200 Review Certification $125.

View Flyer View Website

Jan 30 2021 | 10:00 am

Virtual Kids Go STEM 2021

Location Virtual (Zoom)

Age Range 6-8th grade

Cost Free

Organization University of Iowa Health Care

Contact Hailee Talbot

Email STEM-Education@uiowa.edu

Phone (309) 882-9122

Information Join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for interactive and virtual medical simulations, experiments, and more that you can follow along at home to explore careers in STEM, STEM concepts, and your health.

View Flyer View Website

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