Warren County
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- Population
- 54,409
- Area
- 569.66 sq mi (1,475.41 km²), 3.34 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.8
- Households
- 20,679
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $94,588
- Median house value
- $269,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
In-state rivalry: Iowa State club hockey set to face Drake
AMES — The Iowa State Division III men’s hockey team will have a chance to bounce back this weekend after dropping two games last weekend. The Cyclones will take on the Drake Bulldogs at the MidAmerican Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, playing Friday at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday…
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.
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.
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.
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.