Indianola, what do YOU want?

The Community Wellness Facility Planning Committee, a diverse group of Indianola citizens, intends to prepare a comprehensive wellness facility proposal that best meets the needs of the greater Indianola area. This will be presented to a joint meeting of the City Council, School Board, Simpson College, and the general community in December 2010.

 To do so, we want to know what our community wants. That’s why we’re seeking broad public input and need your opinions, both online and in person on July 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

 There is broad support for a wellness facility in Indianola and a growing population that desires such a facility. Attracting investors to develop real estate depends upon a vibrant economy and high quality of life for residents.  There are entities desiring to locate and expand in the greater Indianola area that value individual wellness and recreational opportunities for all age groups. 

As the size and present location of our current indoor aquatic facilities inhibits public use, student use and educational opportunities, we have a need to enhance our facilities to fit the needs of our students and the public. Having a publicly operated facility, either by a non-profit or local government, with ongoing operating costs primarily supported by membership dues would be an economic asset to our community.

In planning for a facility, we would like to identify issues and seek new information on facility amenities typical for a community the size of Indianola and those desired by our residents. Whether we’re talking gym space, a pool area for physical therapy and rehabilitation, or exercise areas, we wish to help develop what YOU want. A facility such as this can benefit our city, county, public and private schools and our entire community.

Once we know what our community needs and desires, we will work with all stakeholders to make a wellness facility a reality by communicating them to potential partners that could build and operate such a facility.

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