Indianola
A city in Warren County, Iowa — population 16,069 as of 2022.
stops being your city.
Indianola takes over news, events and the map.
News in Indianola
Indianola Police Department responds to vehicle-versus-pedestrian fatality.
September 27, 2026, at approximately 1751 hours, Indianola Police and emergency personnel responded to the 400 block of W. 18th Place for a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision.
Public Safety
Iowa Communities Launch Regional Mayoral Wager to Fight Childhood Cancer
The Indianola Mayor’s Youth Council and local leaders launched a sports rivalry initiative to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
Community Groups & Organizations
Mayor Steve Richardson Named President of Iowa League of Cities Executive Board
The City of Indianola is proud to announce that Mayor Steve Richardson has been elected President of the Executive Board of the Iowa League of Cities.
Government & Civic
Event Road Closure Scheduled for October 11, 2026
Indianola residents and visitors are advised to prepare for a temporary road closure on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for the A.B.A.T.E Toy Run. Please plan accordingly, and we thank the community in advance for your understanding.
Transportation
Event Road Closure Scheduled for October 8, 2026
Indianola residents and visitors are advised to prepare for a temporary road closure on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for the Public Safety Open House. Please plan accordingly, and we thank the community in advance for your understanding.
Events
Temporary Road Closures Scheduled for Downtown Square
Indianola residents and visitors are advised to prepare for a temporary road closures Monday September 21st- Thursday September 24th and Monday September 28th. Please plan accordingly, and we thank the community in advance for your understanding.
TransportationIn and around Indianola
See & do
+54 more on the mapEat, drink & stay
+82 more on the mapShops & services
+172 more on the mapMusicians & bands near Indianola →
Explore the Greater Des Moines metro →
Indianola changes faster than we can keep up.
Something opened, closed or moved? Tell us and we'll put it right. Our editors review submissions before they publish — you'll need an account with access to send one.
Indianola by the numbers
- Median age
- 35.9
- Households
- 6,152
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $75,453
- Median house value
- $237,500