Following the winter storm Monday and Tuesday, the City of Indianola's non-emergency offices will reopen or have adjusted scheduling on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Should there be any further updates or changes, the City will promptly share them.
City Hall
City Hall will reopen Wednesday, beginning at 8 a.m. The Indianola Fire Department and Indianola Police Department will continue to serve the community, as well as the City of Indianola Streets Department, Indianola Parks & Recreation Department and Water Resource Recovery Department in their continued efforts clearing streets and alleys.
Indianola Public Library
The Indianola Public Library will reopen Wednesday at its regular hours. Due to the Indianola Community School District canceling classes Wednesday, the Teen Hangout after-school program is canceled. Website | Facebook
Indianola Parks & Recreation
The Indianola Parks & Recreation Department, as well as the Indianola Activity Center, will be open Wednesday at its regular hours. Due to the Indianola Community School District canceling classes Wednesday, Parks & Recreation programming is canceled. Website | Facebook | Receive text updates for programs/leagues
Indianola Wellness Campus
The Indianola Wellness Campus will open at 5 a.m. Wednesday. The facility and pool will be open to members. There will be no group ex, learn and play or Indianola Sea Turtles' practice Wednesday. Website | Facebook
Winter Weather Reminders
Snow Emergency Parking Ban (City Ordinance 69.10): A snow emergency parking ban is initiated when the National Weather Service forecasts and confirms two or more inches of snow or ice for the Indianola area. This ban remains effective throughout the storm and for 48 hours after it ends.
When a snow emergency parking ban is initiated, vehicles may not be parked in streets or alleys during this time. After the storm has passed and once streets and alleys are cleared, you may resume parking in streets and alleys. If your vehicle is in violation of the snow emergency parking ban, you will be subject to a $35 parking ticket and/or your vehicle may be towed at your expense.
Downtown Indianola Square Exemptions: Certain areas within the Downtown Indianola Square are exempt from this ban between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., including:
- On Howard Street, from Boston Avenue to First Avenue
- On Buxton Street, from Boston Avenue to First Avenue
- On Ashland Avenue, from First Street to B Street
- On Salem Avenue, from First Street to B Street
Dumping of Snow (City Ordinance 135.12): Avoid obstructing streets and alleys but not pushing snow onto public ways. While clearing large commercial drives in the business district might not necessitate temporary place of snow on the street or alley, prompt removal is mandatory.
Removal Responsibilities (City Ordinance 136.03): Property owners are accountable for timely removal (within 48 hours) of snow, ice and accumulations from adjacent sidewalks. Failure to do so may prompt the City to perform the tasks, without notice, and bill the property owner accordingly. Furthermore, property owners may be held liable for damages resulting from negligence in snow or ice removal. However, the City's primary duty doesn't encompass clearing natural accumulations from sidewalks unless it's an abutting property.
Access Comprehensive Guide for City of Indianola Winter Weather Resources