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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Sep 21 2021 (all day)

Indianola Marlins Competitive Swim Team

Location Indianola YMCA

Age Range Students age 6+

Cost 70-90 dollars a month + a YMCA membership

Organization Greater Des Moines YMCA

Contact mason remington

Email mason.remington@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 782-0703

Information Come join Indianola's competitive swim team at the YMCA! Our season goes from September - February and is a great place to meet new friends while becoming a stronger swimmer. (must be able to swim 25 yards, unassisted, without raising safety concerns)

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Sep 21 2021 | 7:00 pm

Cub Scout Pack 246 Recruitment Night

Location Whittier Elementary Cafeteria

Age Range Elementary School Students & Parents

Organization Cub Scout Pack 246

Contact Krista Burgin

Email holteralex@gmail.com

Phone (515) 864-9920

Information This is an informational meeting for parents and children interested in Scouts. Learn more about the program, join the pack, meet your den and establish your leaders. Pack 246 is excited to welcome you!

Sep 22 2021 | 5:00 pm

Car Seat Checkup

Location DeYarman Ford 2406 N Jefferson Way, Indianola

Age Range Anyone with kids still in car seats

Cost $0.00

Organization Hometown Insurance & DeYarman Ford

Contact Josh

Email joshw@hometowninsure.com

Phone (515) 971-1515

Information A car seat inspection event where a nationally certified technician can check to see if your child’s car seat is properly installed and the correct one for your child.

Sep 28 2021 (all day)

Parents of Class 2028

Age Range 6th Grade Parents Middle School

Organization Class 2028 Indianola Moms & Friends

Contact Maranda Greenwalt

Email marandagrace@yahoo.com

Phone (515) 473-5992

Information Join the parent led page, providing not only information about information, activities and clubs. Also hold Class 2028 events, such as pool night, picnic, Urban Air and Sleepy Hollow Scare Park

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Oct 2 2021 | 9:00 am

Pounds for the Pantry

Location Joe's Gym 710 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Age Range Community Involvement - All ages

Organization The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County

Contact sue Wilson

Email warrencountyhelpinghand@gmail.com

Phone (515) 961-3864

Information The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry has teamed up with Joe's Gym for an exciting event!! Come and lift any pound weight at our event and raise money for our winter clothing giveaway and holiday meals. You can be a sponsor at per pound the lift or flat rate - see attachment.

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Oct 10 2021 | 8:30 am

Tire Rack Street Survival

Location DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA

Age Range High School Students

Cost $95.00

Organization BMW CCA Foundation

Contact Kathy Talbot

Email tkathy62@gmail.com

Phone (515) 490-5833

Information Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment, learning about its handling and limits from an in-car instructor.

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Oct 21 2021 | 9:00 am

Go Further Girls STEM Conference

Location Iowa State University

Age Range Female-identifying students in grades 8-10

Cost $15-25, Scholarships available

Organization The Program for Women in Science and Engineering, Iowa State University

Contact Sarah DuBois

Email sedubois@iastate.edu

Phone (515) 294-5883

Information 8th Grade Conference: Thursday, October 21st (9am-3pm) 9th/10th Grade Conference: Thursday, October 28th (9am-3pm) Virtual Conference: Saturday, December 4th (1pm-5Pm)

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Oct 30 2021 (all day)

Helping Hand Fall Newsletter

Location The Helping Hand of Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County 109 East Clinton Ave. Indianola, Iowa 50125

Age Range All Community members of Warren County

Organization The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County

Contact sue Wilson

Email warrencountyhelpinghand@gmail.com

Phone (515) 961-3864

Information The Helping Hand is gearing up with new partnerships and new programs. Our Fall Newsletter has ways to help fundraise for your youth groups, free financial classes for youth and adults, Winter Gear Giveaway details, technology center to help with online applications and other programs and news.

Nov 30 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) 471-8509

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

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Dec 23 2021 | 9:00 am

Festive Foodies: A Yuletide Baking Bash!

Location Waukee Family YMCA 210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, Iowa 50263

Age Range Elementary School Students; Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Cost $40 for YMCA members; $50 for Non-Members

Organization Waukee Family YMCA

Contact Gretchen Stanger

Email gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 987-9996

Information Some of the sweetest holiday memories involve food. This season, we will teach your eager kitchen helpers valuable culinary techniques and let their baking skills shine as we create delectable sweet and savory treats perfect for the ho-ho-holidays . . . or even gifts!

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Dec 31 2021 (all day)

Fall Day Camp, Overnight Retreats, Family Camp, and more!

Location 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314

Cost Costs vary by program

Organization Camp Fire

Contact Marilyn Bagley

Email marilyn@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 274-1501

Information Camp Fire is an all inclusive, youth development non-profit. We run programs for youth of all ages. With overnights, day camps, middle school programs, and family camp, we have something for everybody! Please consider the flyer to see the many programs that we are offering this fall!

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Apr 1 2022 | 4:00 pm

BridgeWhiz

Location Online

Age Range Grades 4-12

Cost Free

Organization ACBL Educational Foundation 58-1733600

Contact Albert Bender

Email albert.bender@bridgewhiz.org

Phone (191) 960-7451

Information BridgeWhiz is designed to teach children in grades 4 through 12 the mind-building challenge, great fun, and competitive excitement of contract bridge, which will nurture your child’s team and individual competitive spirit. Build social skills. And enhance deductive reasoning and math abilities.

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Dec 31 2021 (all day)

Fall Day Camp, Overnight Retreats, Family Camp, and more!

Location 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314

Cost Costs vary by program

Organization Camp Fire

Contact Marilyn Bagley

Email marilyn@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 274-1501

Information Camp Fire is an all inclusive, youth development non-profit. We run programs for youth of all ages. With overnights, day camps, middle school programs, and family camp, we have something for everybody! Please consider the flyer to see the many programs that we are offering this fall!

View Flyer View Website

Oct 30 2021 (all day)

Helping Hand Fall Newsletter

Location The Helping Hand of Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County 109 East Clinton Ave. Indianola, Iowa 50125

Age Range All Community members of Warren County

Organization The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County

Contact sue Wilson

Email warrencountyhelpinghand@gmail.com

Phone (515) 961-3864

Information The Helping Hand is gearing up with new partnerships and new programs. Our Fall Newsletter has ways to help fundraise for your youth groups, free financial classes for youth and adults, Winter Gear Giveaway details, technology center to help with online applications and other programs and news.

Oct 2 2021 | 9:00 am

Pounds for the Pantry

Location Joe's Gym 710 W 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Age Range Community Involvement - All ages

Organization The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry of Warren County

Contact sue Wilson

Email warrencountyhelpinghand@gmail.com

Phone (515) 961-3864

Information The Helping Hand Food and Clothing Pantry has teamed up with Joe's Gym for an exciting event!! Come and lift any pound weight at our event and raise money for our winter clothing giveaway and holiday meals. You can be a sponsor at per pound the lift or flat rate - see attachment.

View Flyer View Website

Oct 21 2021 | 9:00 am

Go Further Girls STEM Conference

Location Iowa State University

Age Range Female-identifying students in grades 8-10

Cost $15-25, Scholarships available

Organization The Program for Women in Science and Engineering, Iowa State University

Contact Sarah DuBois

Email sedubois@iastate.edu

Phone (515) 294-5883

Information 8th Grade Conference: Thursday, October 21st (9am-3pm) 9th/10th Grade Conference: Thursday, October 28th (9am-3pm) Virtual Conference: Saturday, December 4th (1pm-5Pm)

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Sep 28 2021 (all day)

Parents of Class 2028

Age Range 6th Grade Parents Middle School

Organization Class 2028 Indianola Moms & Friends

Contact Maranda Greenwalt

Email marandagrace@yahoo.com

Phone (515) 473-5992

Information Join the parent led page, providing not only information about information, activities and clubs. Also hold Class 2028 events, such as pool night, picnic, Urban Air and Sleepy Hollow Scare Park

View Flyer View Website

Apr 1 2022 | 4:00 pm

BridgeWhiz

Location Online

Age Range Grades 4-12

Cost Free

Organization ACBL Educational Foundation 58-1733600

Contact Albert Bender

Email albert.bender@bridgewhiz.org

Phone (191) 960-7451

Information BridgeWhiz is designed to teach children in grades 4 through 12 the mind-building challenge, great fun, and competitive excitement of contract bridge, which will nurture your child’s team and individual competitive spirit. Build social skills. And enhance deductive reasoning and math abilities.

View Flyer View Website

Sep 21 2021 | 7:00 pm

Cub Scout Pack 246 Recruitment Night

Location Whittier Elementary Cafeteria

Age Range Elementary School Students & Parents

Organization Cub Scout Pack 246

Contact Krista Burgin

Email holteralex@gmail.com

Phone (515) 864-9920

Information This is an informational meeting for parents and children interested in Scouts. Learn more about the program, join the pack, meet your den and establish your leaders. Pack 246 is excited to welcome you!

Dec 23 2021 | 9:00 am

Festive Foodies: A Yuletide Baking Bash!

Location Waukee Family YMCA 210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, Iowa 50263

Age Range Elementary School Students; Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Cost $40 for YMCA members; $50 for Non-Members

Organization Waukee Family YMCA

Contact Gretchen Stanger

Email gretchen.stanger@dmymca.org

Phone (515) 987-9996

Information Some of the sweetest holiday memories involve food. This season, we will teach your eager kitchen helpers valuable culinary techniques and let their baking skills shine as we create delectable sweet and savory treats perfect for the ho-ho-holidays . . . or even gifts!

View Flyer View Website

Nov 30 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) 471-8509

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

View Flyer View Website

Oct 10 2021 | 8:30 am

Tire Rack Street Survival

Location DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA

Age Range High School Students

Cost $95.00

Organization BMW CCA Foundation

Contact Kathy Talbot

Email tkathy62@gmail.com

Phone (515) 490-5833

Information Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment, learning about its handling and limits from an in-car instructor.

View Flyer View Website

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