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An advertising supplement to The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune | January 25, 2012

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Every now and thensomeone says to me “Idon’t have anything to do”or a common variation onthat “I don’t knowanyone.”

Really?When you flip through

this section of Live toShare, you will find a verysmall selection of thenonprofit organizations inWarren County wherepeople could, and manydo, dedicate their time,effort and money. The fulllist of volunteer groupsand nonprofitorganizations that striveto make our lives better inthis community goes onalmost endlessly. Thesegroups are awesomeplaces to find somethingto do, and to meet a widevariety of people withcommon interests.

There are groups

working to help kids,groups working toimprove the environment,groups working to makeus smarter, provide morefun, allow us to work inour home communitiesand to give us more to do.Although by the timeyou’re done volunteering,it’s hard to believe anyonehas time or energy for anyother activities.

While it’s hugely timeconsuming for those whoparticipate, the truth isthat no community inWarren County oranywhere else could

operate withoutvolunteers. Volunteers andthe organizations thatharness their energy,enthusiasm and ideas,provide so much of thesteam that drive ourtowns, they would beimpossibly expensive forprivate businesses orpublic entities to replace.

Here in Warren Countyalone, volunteers sit onboards for our libraries,preschools, economicdevelopment groups andmyriad otherorganizations. They put onspecial events for kids,spearhead fundraisers fornew facilities and providesupport for those whoneed it.

If someone sees a need,they move to fill it, andthen they invite theirfriends to join them, andpretty soon, they have

created a group.Last year, in the

inaugural year of Live toShare, we sent out about80 questionnaires andreceived back about 20.This year, we reached outto some of theorganizations we didn’tinclude last year, andyou’ll find them featuredin our attached pages. Inaddition, a few groups arerepeated with updatedinformation. If you wouldlike to include your groupfor next year’s section, goto http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LiveToShareand fill out our onlinesurvey. We’d love toinclude you in next year’ssection.

In the meantime, enjoythis salute to those whogive, and those who giveback.

Much to do in the volunteer world in countyFrom thePublisherAmyDuncan

Warren County Relay for Life participants wear mardi grasmasks during the June 10 event at the Indianola MiddleSchool stadium. Relay for Life is one of many organizationshelping the community. MICHAEL ROLANDS/RECORD-HERALD

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Warren CountyEconomic DevelopmentCorporation has beenworking to create, retainand attract jobs,businesses and tax basefor Warren County forthe last 20 years, saidHollie Askey, thegroup’s director ofoperations.

Currently, WCEDChas three full-time staff,in addition to an intern.The organization isoverseen by a16-member board.

The group willcelebrate its 20thanniversary in 2012 andis beginning afundraising campaign,with the kickoff set forTuesday, Jan. 31, at 5p.m. at SummersetWinery. Gov. TerryBranstad and DebiDurham, director of theIowa EconomicDevelopment Authorityare scheduled to speak.To attend, contactChelsea Rouse at (515)

961-1067 [email protected].

WCEDC provides anumber of services,including businessretention, publicrelations and advocacy,product developmentand target marketing, aswell as working toimprove the quality oflife in the area.

What that boils downto, said Jason White,

executive director of theorganization, is helpingexisting businessesgrow, and newbusinesses start.

“We need to retainand create jobs forWarren Countyresidents,” said White.Much of what theorganization doesinvolves buildingconnections andrelationships amongvarious groups. Theykeep a list of leads,projects and prospectsthey are working with atany given time. “If thatlist is growing, we feellike we’re doing a pretty

good job of generatingactivities,” he said. Butnow, the group istracking success on awhole new level. “We’remeasuring ourselves notjust on activities, butwhat’s the conversionrate on those leads,prospects andprojects?”

In other words, howmany of them actuallycome to fruition?

For more informationon WCEDC ordeveloping or starting abusiness in the county,go to www.wcedc.com orcall (515) 961-1067.

WCEDC working on economicdevelopment for Warren County

The Warren County Economic Development Corporation recently moved to a newlocation at 111. N. Buxton St. and plans to kick off a major fundraising campaign on Jan.31. PHOTO SUBMITTED

WCEDCOn the web: www.wcedc-.comIn person: (515) 961-1067RSVP: [email protected]

Group tolaunch newcampaignBy AMY [email protected]

The Carlisle Chamberof Commerce has beenworking to enhance lifefor the 3,500 residents ofthe Carlisle communityfor more than 30 years,says Ethel Lee, executivedirect of the Chamber.

The Chamber recentlycelebrated that effort withit’s annual Chamberawards dinner recognizingJoe Schettler as citizen ofthe year; Carlisle Centerfor Wellness and Rehab asbusiness of the year andJay and RachaelHagedorn as friends ofeducation.

The annual dinner isjust one in a longcollection of events thatthe Chamber puts on eachyear, said Lee. Unusually,though, the Chamberdinner is held at theSummerset Winery, inrural Indianola.

That stems from aspecial challenge thatfaces Carlisle, said Dr.Tom Lane, schoolsuperintendent andformer Chamberpresident.

“Because of the size ofour community, we haveto reach out,” said Lane.Sometimes that means

looking for a site for aChamber dinner or a localgolf tournament.

“We hosted our firstgolf tournament this year,but we’re probably theonly 3-A school in the statethat doesn’t have a homegolf course,” he said.“We’ve become a muchmore regional chamber,reaching out toPleasantville andIndianola and others.”

Other events that theChamber holds include aFourth of July celebration,an annual golf outing, anannual bike ride/walk/runbreakfast, a pumpkinfest,Light Up Carlisle duringthe holiday season andCarlisle Beautification.

“The Chambercontinues to hold events totry to encouragecommunity pride in ourresidents, and to helppromote our localbusinesses,” said Lee.

Carlisle Chamberworking to build city’scommunity spiritBy AMY [email protected]

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The Indianola HOPEFoundation was startedin 2009 by a group ofretired IndianolaCommunity SchoolDistrict teachers whowanted to do somethingto help provide for thebasic needs of childrenand families within theIndianola community.

“It is our mission toassist students andfamilies in the IndianolaCommunity SchoolDistrict with emergencybasic needs related tofood, clothing, shelter,medical and transport,”said Kris Gaulke,Indianola HOPEFoundation president.“When basic needs ofchildren are met theyhave a much betterchance of being ready tolearn in the classroom.”

HOPE dedicates itsefforts to families withinthe IndianolaCommunity SchoolDistrict so thatsupporters can becertain that theirdonations are directlyhelping their community,said Janna Heater, HOPEsecretary.

“Over 30 percent of

families in the districtqualify for free orreduced lunch, which isan indicator of the needsin our community,” saidHeater. “That, combinedwith the economy, risinggas prices andunexpected situations,such as illness, oftenleads to the need forimmediate help to getthrough rough times.”

HOPE has held onemajor fundraiser, butrelies on grants anddonations fromcommunity members,businesses and servicegroups to help sustaintheir work.

“We feel likeIndianola will be astronger communitywhen the basic needs ofthe children in ourcommunity are met,”said Gaulke.

For more information,visit:www.indianolahope.orgor call Gaulke at: (515)961-3203.

Giving HOPE toIndianola kidsBy ASHLEY [email protected]

HOPEFOUNDATIONOnline: www.indianolaho-pe.orgIn person: Kris Gaulke at(515) 961-3203

The Friends of theIndianola Public Libraryare just that — Friends.Their mission, like that ofany friend, is to supportthe library with funding,gifts in kind and otheractivities.

The Friends group wasformed in 2001 by a groupof individuals who wanted

to support the goals andmission of the IndianolaPublic Library, said JoyceGodwin, librarian. Itcurrently has 150members and is alwaysaccepting new

memberships, she said.Membership starts at $25and forms are available atthe desk at the library.

The Friends groupsponsors annual events,such as the library’ssummer reading program,an annual Dr. Seussbreakfast and otheractivities, but they alsocontribute by helping thelibrary buy items thataren’t covered in its

regular city budget, saidGodwin.

“These includepurchasing newcomputers, makingmaterials in digital formatavailable, and supportingthe library book clubs,”she said.

For more information,on the Friendsorganization, contactJoyce Godwin at (515)961-9418.

Friends stick with Indianola libraryBy AMY [email protected]

LIBRARY FRIENDSIn person: Joyce Godwin,(515) 961-9418Membership: $25, availableat the desk at library

For more than 20 years,Warren County Nutritionhas been offering noonmeals to adults 60 andolder. The serviceprovides more than ameal, says Vicki White ofWarren County Nutrition.It also provides a socialexperience for those whoattend.

“For the people comingin, it’s often the only timethat they socialize all daylong,” she said. “We get alot of widowed people ofboth genders.”

For those who haven’tcooked before in theirlives, it’s also a chance toensure they get one hot,nutritious meal per day,she said. Meals might

include meatballs andgravy, pasta or hot beefsandwiches. “We have alot of variety,” said White.

The organizationserves about 4,500 mealsper month at five locationsin Warren County. Mealsare served in Carlisle,Lacona, New Virginia,Martensdale andIndianola. In addition tomeals served at the sites,the service also providesMeals on Wheels tohomebound seniors.

That service is a littlemore of a struggle, saidWhite. The meals aredelivered by volunteers.

In Indianola four deliveryroutes mean they needfour volunteers every day.

“That’s what we’restruggling with rightnow,” she said. “We have alot of businesses that lettheir employees come anddo it one day out of aweek, and we have a lot ofretired people.”

The need forvolunteers gets worseduring the winter, sheadded, as many of theirvolunteers also aresnowbirds, who headsouth for the winter.

The problem isespecially acute in

Indianola, where thenumber of people gettingmeals delivered to theirhomes is much higher.That’s something shewould like to see change.

“The population ofIndianola is much toolarge for us not to get theword out for people tocome in,” she said.

The meals are fundedby a combination ofcontributions from thosewho attend — while thereis no charge for the meals,they do suggest acontribution of $3 permeal. Federal and countygovernments provide therest of the funding for thenonprofit organization.

For more informationon the meal program, call(515) 961-1003.

Nutrition program offers moreBy AMY [email protected]

WARREN COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAMContact: (515) 961-1003Meal locations: Carlisle, Lacona, New Virginia, Martensdale,Indianola

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Thank you to the groups and organizations that makeour community so great!

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Peoples Bank is proud to support the communities we serve. An importantpart of being a local community bank is involvement with projects thatsupport the vitality of the area. At Peoples Bank, we are committed to ourcommunities. Each year, we provide volunteers and resources to help ourtowns grow and prosper. In 2011, we provided donations and volunteersto over 50 area projects and services in Warren County. Community banksare like any other main street entrepreneurial business; they support theircommunity by investing and lending to other main street businesses. 65%of all small business loans under $1M come from a hometown communitybank! We look forward supporting our area activities and projects in 2012.Member FDIC.


The board of theNational Balloon Classichas one mission, said GregMarchant, executivedirector for the Classic.“We want to continue thetradition of hosting aspectacular hot air balloonfestival,” he said.

The tradition began in1970 when Indianolahosted the NationalBalloon Championship.When the championshipmoved out of Indianola in1988, the tradition ofballooning remained. TheNational Balloon Classicwas formed, andballooning continued.

Today, the annual eventdraws balloonists fromacross the country toIndianola, as well asthousands of spectatorsduring the nine-day event.

“Hosting a hot airballoon festival has notmissed a beat heading intoour 43rd consecutiveyear,” said Marchant.“Many people, past andpresent, made asignificant contribution toacquiring and maintainingthis world class event.”

Currently, the eventhas 120 sponsors,including its presentingsponsor, Community Bankof Indianola. A volunteerboard of directorsoversees the event.

In addition to theClassic, the organizationoperates one majorfundraiser that benefitsthe Classic, The Ritz,which is held annually inFebruary. The Classicitself begins in the end ofJuly and continues

through the first part ofAugust.

To volunteer or becomea sponsor, contact TheClassic office at (515)961-8415 or e-mailinfo@nationalballoon

classic.com.“The Classic is truly a

family friendly event thatbrings tremendousrecognition to Indianolaand Warren County,” saidMarchant.

Classic event celebrates42 years of ballooning

A balloon comes in for a landing at the balloon field inIndianola during the first night of the National BalloonClassic Friday, July 29. MICHAEL ROLANDS/RECORD-HERALD

NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSICOnline:www.nationalballoonclassic.comIn person: (515) 961-84152012 event: July 27-Aug. 4, 2012Putting on the Ritz: Feb. 11, 2012

Classic relieson volunteersto keep flyingBy AMY [email protected]

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The Record-Herald and Indianola Tribuneis proud to work with and helpsupport our local organizations.

We believe it's essential to be part of thecommunity by volunteering and giving back to

the communities we live and work in.

We areproud to be part of:– Indianola Athletic Boosters–

– HOPE Foundation ––Victory Christian Academy –

– Simpson College Athletic Department –– Simpson College Up Till Dawn –– Indianola Concert Association –

– Indianola Community Youth Foundation –– Simpson College –

– Indianola Little League –– Indianola Rotary –– Carousel Theater –

– Indianola High School Drama Department –Indianola Development Association –

– Warren County Economic Development Association –– National Balloon Museum –– National Balloon Classic –

– Warren County Fair –– Indianola Chamber of Commerce –– Norwalk Chamber of Commerce –– Carlisle Chamber of Commerce –

– Irving PTO –– Iowa Newspaper Association –

– Warren County Historical Society –– Indianola Parks and Recreation –

– United Way –– Dollars for Scholars –

– RUNorwalk –- Kiya Koda Humane Society -

Thanks to all the volunteers who give their time,money and resources toWarren County.

Visit us at www.indianolarecordherald.com


The Women ofNorwalk, formerly theNorwalk Women ofToday, may have Norwalkin their name, but youdon’t have to live there tobe a member.

In its fourth year, theorganization includeswomen who are focusedon making theircommunity betterthrough volunteerism,educational scholarshipsand working within theNorwalk school system,said Annie Tracy,president of the group.

The group is open toany woman age 18 or overwho is interested in

philanthropic activities,said Tracy. “You do nothave to live in Norwalk tojoin,” she emphasized.“We currently have 22members of a widevariety of ages,backgrounds andinterests.”

Tracy said the groupholds severalfundraisers, including aRed Carpet Party, anannual garage sale, a golfouting and others. In

2011, funds raised helpedpay for a Norwalk seniorscholarship, as well asdonations to the FoodBank of Norwalk,casseroles for localmilitary families, classsnacks for Oviatt andLakewood classes, as wellas Meals from theHeartland.

The group meetsmonthly at a member’shouse. The next meetingis set for April 12. Forinformation on meetinglocations or more aboutthe organization, go tonorwalkwomenoftoday.com or e-mail AnnieTracy [email protected].

Norwalk women worktogether to make city betterBy AMY [email protected]

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Ask Jennifer Overtonof Indianola Preschoolabout the preschool’smission and the answer issimple.

Kids.The group has spent

the last 56 years servingkids in the community.Today, almost 100preschool 3, 4 and5-year-olds attend classesat the preschool.

“We believe the socialadjustment of your childwithin his peer group isof utmost importance,”said Overton. “We striveto provide the bestavailable facilities withqualified teachers whocan imaginativelystimulate your child’seagerness to learn andgrow.”

Indianola Preschoolwas launched in 1955 as a

nursery school at theFirst United MethodistChurch. They movedfrom church to church,going to Mount CalvaryLutheran Church, then toRedeemer LutheranChurch and then to FirstBaptist Church — eachtime expanding thenumber of classes theycould offer and thenumber of children theycould serve.

The group moved toits current facility at 206S. Howard St. inIndianola in 1986.

“The philosophy ofIndianola Preschool is to

provide a positive firststep toward your child’seducational future,” saidOverton. The schoolworks to ensure that kidsare ready forkindergarten on time.

But they do muchmore. In addition topreschool classes, thegroup offers a number ofprograms for familiesand kids, includingsummer camps,kindergarten kick start,parent education nightand trunk or treat. Someserve as fundraisers,while others are just achance for fun.

For more informationon Indianola Preschooland how to register forclasses, go toww.indianolapreschool.com, or call (515)961-3798. Registration for2012-13 classes will beheld Saturday, Feb. 25.

Students at Indianola Preschool held a canned food drive to benefit Helping Hand in 2010.Students pictured are, from left, Erik Jensen, Brynn Bishop, Colton Hageman and BryceHageman. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Children are center ofIndianola Preschool’s worldBy AMY [email protected]

INDIANOLAPRESCHOOLOnline: indianolapreschool-.comPhone: 515-961-3798Upcoming: Registration for2012-13 classes is Feb. 25

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Kiwanis is a globalorganization of volunteersdedicated to changing theworld one child and onecommunity at a time.

Their currentinternational project“Eliminate” is aimed ateliminating maternal andneonatal tetanus through ajoint effort with UNICEF.The Kiwanis Club ofIndianola is a nonprofitorganization aimed atserving children,improving our communityand enjoying thefellowship they experienceworking together.

Each year they sponsorIndianola High Schoolstudents to attend theHugh O’Brian YouthLeadership Camp and theKiwanis Nebraska/IowaDistrict Key LeadershipCamp. Local projects theyhave helped to support arethe building of a fullaccess fishing dock atBanner Lakes atSummerset State Park,Warren CountyConservation Ospreyproject, Indianola Dollarsfor Scholars, Child AbusePrevention Council ofWarren County, IndianolaPreschool, Indianola HighSchool Drama Departmentand Debate Club, BlankChildren’s Hospital,Indianola Fire

Department, IndianolaHOPE Foundation, WarrenCounty Habitat forHumanity andvolunteering at theKiwanis Miracle LeagueBaseball Park in DesMoines and ringing bells inIndianola for the SalvationArmy.

To support theirprojects and charitablecontributions they sellpopcorn, pop and water atthe Indianola 4th of July

celebration and pork loinsandwiches, chili and hotcocoa, cider and coffee atthe Holiday Extravaganzaand lighted parade. Theirmain fundraisers are aPancake Day held thesecond Saturday ofSeptember with a specialprogram to recognizegroups of people for theirservice to the communityand children. Teachers inthe local schools wererecognized this past yearfor their dedicated serviceto the children in thecommunity. Membersunable to attend regularmeetings are keptinformed of the club’sactivities by e-mail.Anyone interested in moreinformation should contactmembership committeechair, Bill Smith at (515)961-2672.

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Kiwanis is a global group,working locally to help kids

THE KIWANIS CLUBOF INDIANOLAYears in Warren County: 54Meets: First Thursday of themonth at noon at The Villagefor fellowship lunch andbusiness meeting; thirdThursday at 7:30 a.m. forlight breakfast, program andbrief meetingTo join: Contact Bill Smith at961-2672

When somethingneeds to be done tobeautify Indianola, andno one else is doing it,Keep IndianolaBeautiful steps in, saysMary Donaghy,president of theorganization.

“We spearheadprojects that no othercommittee is responsiblefor,” said Donaghy. “Wetake a close look at thewhole town with an

attitude of what we cando to improve itsappearance.”

Keep IndianolaBeautiful was founded in2003. It’s part of a largereffort across Iowa andAmerica to help localcommunities beautifythemselves. The groupfocuses on promotingAdopt-a-Street, usingcitizen work and trafficorders to keep the

community tidy andbeautifying thedowntown by acquiringnew trash receptacles.

Donaghy said whilesix individuals serve aschair members of thegroup, the entirecommunity is part of thegroup’s team.

The group has takenon a number of projectssince its inception,including installing allnew trash cans andbenches, refurbishingSalem Court and themural on the street, andthe Ashland Alleyupgrade.

For more informationon Keep IndianolaBeautiful, contact MaryDonaghy at 975-7973.

Keep Indianola Beautifulpart of nationwide effort

KEEP INDIANOLABEAUTIFULKeep Indianola Beautiful isan affiliate of Keep IowaBeautiful. For more in-formation go to www.kee-piowabeautiful.com.

Group helps tokeep IndianolabeautifulBy AMY [email protected]

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The Indianola AthleticBooster Club has beenimproving facilities andequipment for highschool athletes since1974, said board memberTerry Krapfl ofIndianola.

The group holds avariety of events throughthe year to raise money,with all the money goingtoward the athleticprograms. “We haveprovided many athleticfacility improvementsover the years,” saidKrapfl, “includingconcession stands, pressbox and restrooms.”

Currently, theBoosters have 388

members.Most money is raised

through two Chris StreetMemorial BasketballTournaments, both inIndianola, with one inNovember and one inJanuary. The Januarytournament, which iscoming up Jan. 28 and 29,will bring about 130teams to Indianola, saidKrapfl.

The organization also

raises money byoperating concessionstands at athletic eventsand through an annualbeef burger meal. Thegroup also provides anannual calendar ofevents for every studentin the district and bookmoney scholarships forgraduating seniors.

“Last year we helpedpurchase swim touchpads, tennis nets andwindscreens, footballlineman chute and otherequipment,” said Krapfl.

For more informationon how to join, go toindianolaathleticboosterclub.com or go to theIndianola High Schoolwebsite and click on theAthletic Booster tab.

Wrestling is one of the many sports at Indianola High School to benefit from the work ofthe Indianola Athletic Boosters. The Boosters recently purchased a new wrestlng scale,along with cross country warm ups, baseball and softball hitting equipment and weightroom equipment. MICHAEL ROLANDS/RECORD-HERALD

Boosters backingIndianola athletic teamsBasketball tournaments help fund organization

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INDIANOLAATHLETICBOOSTERS CLUBOnline: indianolaathletic-boosterclub.comE-mail: [email protected] person: Call Terry Krapflat 962-1068

The goal of AmericanLegion Post 165 is toserve and support allWarren County veterans,active service membersand their families.

“The American Legionwas chartered andincorporated byCongress in 1919 as apatriotic veteransorganization devoted tomutual helpfulness,”according to KathyFensterman, adjutant. “Itis the nation’s largestveterans serviceorganization committedto mentoring youth andsponsorship ofwholesome programs inour communities,advocating patriotismand honor, promotingstrong national security,and continued devotion toour fellow servicemembers and veterans.”

American Legion Post165 currently has 410members and works toserve the 3,700 veteranswho live in WarrenCounty.

“We host the MemorialDay parade and programin Indianola, as well as a

Veterans Day program atthe American LegionHall,” said Fensterman,adding that they alsoaward two $100citizenship awards tohigh school seniors,provide color guard forlocal events, sent aidboxes to Afghanistan andmany other activitiesthroughout the year.

“We are the face of

veterans and military inthe local community ofIndianola. It is importantfor Americans to beaware that there areveterans in theircommunity who foughtfor the freedoms that weenjoy,” said Fensterman.“It is important that wecitizens remember thosewho sacrificed, somewith their lives, for ourcountry.”

Veterans interested injoining the AmericanLegion can visit the postat 105 W. First Ave.Monday-Friday 8 a.m. tonoon or 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information,call: (515) 961-0127.

Supporting veteransfor over 90 yearsBy ASHLEY [email protected]

Navy Veteran Eldon Chittenden salutes the flag Nov. 11at the Veterans Day Assembly. PHOTO SUBMITTED

ABOUT THELEGIONThe American Legion post isat 105 W. First Ave. They areopen Monday-Friday 8 a.m.to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Forinformation, call: 961-0127.

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The IndianolaCommunity YouthFoundation celebratedachieving its initial $1million goal in October,but the work of raisingmoney and planningevents is continuing, saidLarry McConnell, a boardmember with the group.

“The initial money isgoing to match Casey andAbbie’s donation for theBlake Fieldhouse,” saidMcConnell. “Now we’reraising money to put onevents in the Fieldhouseand support programs thathelp the kids of thecommunity.”

Donors who contribute$1,000 or more before May30 still will be included onthe donor wall in the newfacility, said McConnell.

Major League baseballplayer Casey Blake andhis wife, Abbie,contributed $1 million tostart the Foundation. Thefirst project was the newBlake Fieldhouse, which isunder construction at theIndianola Middle School.The facility will open forthe 2012-13 school year.

The group raisesmoney through a varietyof programs each year,including The AsylumHaunted House inOctober, a youth baseball

camp in December, and anewly introduced pokertournament, held inJanuary. They are lookingat options for additionalevents once theFieldhouse is available foruse.

“We have a lot of ideasto do some new things, andalso to work with MusicBoosters, AthleticBoosters, Mat Tribe andother groups to see how

we can support theirprograms while doingeven bigger and betterthings for kids,” saidMcConnell. “We’ll start toput together a schedule ofevents as the opening ofthe Fieldhouse getscloser.”

The organization also isworking with a recentlyformed wellnesscommittee at the IndianolaMiddle School to exploreprograms to help kids eathealthier and get moreexercise, said AbbieBlake.

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Casey and Abbie Blake discuss Indianola Community YouthFoundation's reaching a $1 million fundraising goal duringa Dec. 7 celebration at the Indianola Country Club. MICHAEL

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The Paul GorhamWood Shop at The Villagestarted five years ago toallow residents of TheVillage to keep up theirwoodworking hobby intoretirement. Today 25people use the buildingand equipment madepossible by a donationfrom Gorham, who livedin a townhouse at TheVillage.

“It’s a state-of-the-artwoodworking shop andhas grown to become animportant part of ourretirement community,”said Don Menken, aboard member for thegroup. The group donatesits work to a number of

nonprofits, Menkenexplained. They madebirdhouses as afundraiser for Habitatfor Humanity, and madebookcases and a lecternfor the balloon museum.

The group also workswith a statewideorganization calledPrecious Angels, buildingcaskets for babies whoseparents cannot affordone, said Menken. Thecaskets are distributed

through funeral homesstatewide.

“We also dowoodworking andrestoration projects ofindividuals in thecommunity,” saidMenken. “We built thecrèche for The Villageand wood shop membersadvise and assist Scoutsworking on Eagle Scoutprojects.”

The group holds anannual soup supper tohelp pay for someprojects. This year’ssupper will be Friday,March 16. If the groupraises enough to meet itsbudgeted needs, theremainder of the moneyraised is donated to TheVillage’s Good Shepherdfund.

Village woodworkers carvegood from retirement hobbyBy AMY [email protected]

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While the current snowand cold aren’t conduciveto riding bikes, the RotaryClub of Indianola spent thefall working to make bikeriding easier when springcomes.

One of its local serviceprojects this year was topurchase and install bikeracks at business locationsaround the community, saidJennifer McCurdy, chair ofthe service committee forthe group.

“Terry Pauling and MikeLindeberg initiated theproject last spring and itseemed to be a great fitwith local sustainabilityand wellness efforts in thecommunity,” saidMcCurdy. “We’ve workedwith various businessesand city leaders todetermine locations thatwill benefit residents.”

Grants from the RotaryFoundation and WarrenCounty PhilanthropicPartnership helped pay for35 bike racks, which clubmembers installed this fall.Members now are workingon plans for a bike ridearound the community topromote wellness and thenew racks, as well as raisemoney for other serviceprojects.

The project is the mostrecent service project

Rotary has taken on. Withabout 50 local members,and more than 1 millionaround the world, the clubdivides its efforts betweenlocal service projects andinternational efforts. PolioPlus, the push to eliminatepolio in the world, is theleading internationalproject for Rotary. Itrecently met with anotherstep toward success whenit was announced that Indiahad gone one year withouta new polio case. Currently,only Pakistan, Afghanistan

and Nigeria report activepolio cases.

Other local serviceprojects includedistributing dictionaries toevery third-grader inIndianola and putting aroof on the amphitheater atMemorial Park.

The club also holds anannual book sale inconjunction with theIndianola Public Libraryand handles parking duringthe National BalloonClassic. The club meets atnoon on Fridays at theIndianola Country Club forlunch and a short program.

For more information onRotary, contact TerryPauling,[email protected]

Bike to work this spring,thanks to Rotary efforts

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Warren County’sPheasants Forever hasbeen working for 25 yearsto give landowners the toolsto create natural habitatsand youth the space toenjoy them.

The organization startedin 1982 with a group ofindividuals frustrated bythe loss of wildlife habitat.They provide landownerswith native grasses forhabitat and seed for foodplots, and then work withyouth to enjoy the spacescreated.

“Youth has become ourfocus,” said Julie Stanley,president of the WarrenCounty group. “We providekids ages 11 to 18 theopportunity to spend a dayin the outdoors. They shoottrap and archery as well ashunt pheasants.”

In addition to providingthe kids a chance to enjoythe outdoors, it also allowsthem to meet others whoshare their interests, shesaid. The organization alsoworks with the SoutheastWarren and Indianola trapteams and support teamsfor the Youth HunterEducation Competition.Projects are paid for by anannual banquet. In addition

to youth programs, thegroup worked with WarrenCounty to purchase 542acres of land for public useand with severalorganizations to hire a farmbill biologist, said Stanley.Tyler Harms works in theNational Resources

Conservation Service officeand is available at nocharge to talk tolandowners to discussprograms such asterracing, wetlandresources and othersavailable for their property.

Pheasants Forever helpingkids enjoy natural worldBy AMY [email protected]

A youngster learns gun safety during an eventsponsored by Warren County’s Pheasants Forever. Thegroup focuses its attention on youth and helping themlearn to enjoy the outdoors. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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The Warren CountyHistorical Societycollects and preservesartifacts, records andrecollections thatenhance theunderstanding ofWarren County and itspeople.

“We maintain andshare an understandingof the history of WarrenCounty and its people,”said Linda Beatty, pastpresident.

The Warren CountyHistorical Societybegan on March 1, 1933,when former IndianolaMayor C.C. Briggsformed a temporary

committee to create aworking historicalsociety.

On Sept. 26, 1976,after years offundraising, agroundbreakingceremony was held forthe Warren CountyHistorical SocietyMuseum and Librarybuilding east of thecounty fairgrounds. Thehistorical society serves

all county residents bymaking its itemsaccessible to the public.

The organization alsohosts a pioneer school inthe spring for Indianolafifth-graders and Milothird-graders. It alsoorganizes a two-day LogCabin Festival everyfall.

To join, contact theWarren CountyHistorical Society at(515) 961-8085 or e-mailthem [email protected] dues are$15.

Kristi and Dan Porterare the newco-presidents of theHistorical Society.

Warren County HistoricalSociety saves county’s pastBy KEVIN [email protected]

WARREN COUNTYHISTORICALSOCIETYOnline: www.warrencoun-tyhistory.orgE-mail: [email protected]

Dobbers Up wasfounded in 2007 to helpsupport Dan Dowson andhis family during his battlewith ALS (Lou Gehrig’sdisease).

Although Dan lost hisbattle with the disease Oct.27, 2009, the organizationkept going, explained LisaDowson, a member of theboard of Dobbers Up,inspired by Dan and hisnever give up attitude.

“Indianola is a caringcommunity that rallies

when families are in need,”she said. “Dobbers Upwants to be part of thatsupport, while at the sametime honoring someone andremembering someone whowas an active, givingmember of the community,Dan Dowson.”

The group providesfinancial support and otheraid to children and familiesin the community who have

been “thrown a curveball”in their lives, said Lisa. Thegroup raises moneythrough the annualDobbers Up GolfTournament in June, whichis its primary fundraiser.

They also provide anannual scholarship for anIndianola High Schoolstudent and the NationalBalloon Classic queen.

For more information onDobbers Up or how tosupport their mission,contact Lisa Dowson,681-9487; Amy Mitchell,418-0445 or MikeStaudacher, 210-1248.

Dobbers Up there for thosefacing a curveball in lifeBy AMY [email protected]

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It’s everyone’s job tokeep kids safe, but theWarren County Child AbuseCouncil takes the lead andoffers many of theprograms to help keepfamilies safe and healthy.

“Our mission, inpartnership with thecommunity, is to providesupport, instruction andservices for families toprevent child abuse inWarren County,” saidColleen Reisener, thecouncil coordinator.

The group offers avariety of programs.

The Wee Care RespiteProgram serves familieswith children age 6 weeksthrough kindergarten age,regardless of familyincome, said Reisener.Parents may take theirchildren on Monday,

Wednesday and Thursdayduring the school year from9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 and2:30 pm.

All sessions are held atthe First United MethodistChurch in Indianola.

Young Parents isanother program the groupoffers, meeting from 6 to 8p.m. on Tuesday eveningsat the church.

“It is up to all of us, notjust parents, teachers,ministers or medicalpractitioners to providehealthy environments forthe children in ourcommunity,” said Reisener.

Council works to keep children safeBy AMY [email protected]

CHILD ABUSEPREVENTIONIn person: Colleen Reisenerat (515) 962-9171Online: [email protected] or visitwww.cap.warren.ia.us.

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