The Indianola Independent Advocate publishes columns and opinions from individuals, organizations, and elected officials. Their comments do not reflect the opinions of the Independent Advocate, its ...

Siera Becker of Indianola captured Indianola’s first state championship in girls wrestling Friday, scoring a major decision over Natalie Blake of Cedar Falls to earn the 2A-100-pound title.

Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be ...

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month.

The state agency that regulates nursing homes is in the process of adopting new rules that lessen the educational and licensing requirements for Iowa’s nursing home administrators. Clark Kauffman is ...

This content was contributed by a user of the site. If you believe this content may be in violation of the terms of use, you may report it.

Martensdale-St. Marys sophomore Penelope Wearmouth won one match and lost two and was eliminated on the first day of the Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament on Thursday in Coralville.

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month.

Simpson College Athletics has announced a new structural approach to its men's and women's volleyball programs, creating a model designed to strengthen both teams and support long-term success.

Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be ...

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Martin Graber. Representative Graber and I sat right next to each other my first two years in the legislature. Rep.

McKenzie Wagner of Indianola earned a 3.5 grade-point average or higher during the fall 2024 semester to earn a spot on dean's list at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.