2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (387+ words) The Indianola Independent-Advocate publishes Brass Tacks and other columns and information from organizations and individuals. Their comments do not reflect the opinions of the Independent Advocate, its management or staff. In front of a group of conservative activists recently, Iowa…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (343+ words) Work on Indianola’s city budget is already under way, but some council members say they would like more involvement in what could be another difficult budget year. “This year we had a number of things cut from the budget, and…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (572+ words) Two topics were hanging over the Warren County Board of Supervisors during their work session this week. One — the impending retirement of Sheriff Joe Carico and the question about how many other people in the sheriff’s department will be leaving…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (213+ words) WHO sports director Keith Murphy chats with Erica Wadle of Milo, who created a skeleton version of the WHO sports desk, during RVTV's visit to Milo on Tuesday. Andy Apple was one of several members of the Milo American Legion…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (499+ words) Shooting at the New Pioneer Gun Club is continuing, said two people during public comment at a regular meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. “I want to thank all of you for sending letters to the New…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (411+ words) The Indianola Independent-Advocate publishes columns and information submitted by individuals, organizations, local governments and elected officials. Their comments do not reflect the opinions of the Independent Advocate, its management or staff. Members of Congress are entrusted with decisions that affect…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1165+ words) RANDY EVANS, a Bloomfield native and former Des Moines Register reporter, assignment editor and opinion editor, is a longtime advocate for open government and freedom of information. Find more Evans writing on his Substack page. Subscriptions benefit the Iowa Freedom…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (442+ words) As more Democratic Socialists win elections around the country, Republicans from Donald Trump on down are branding ALL Democrats as “Communists and Socialists” in a deliberate effort to paint the entire party as un-American and a threat to our country....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (93+ words) DSC_6662.jpg indianola-ia.com Michael Powers, Marines, 1966-1969 There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. - Winn and Sara’s Kitchen already planning for 2027 Iowa State Fair after top three finish - First…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (979+ words) The new Carlisle Library will be finished a little late, but come in close to budget, despite a problem with a pair of walls that almost detoured the project, said city administrator Deven Markey during an interview. “The building we…...