[Originally published in the Indianola Independent Advocate] Between paying for childcare, healthcare and educational expenses, many working familieshave a lot on their plates. However, with new advance monthly payments of the Child TaxCredit up to $300, Iowa representatives are hoping to ease some of their burdens. Congresswoman Cindy Axne, who represents IA-03, voted to expand…
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Kiya Koda sets sights on new contract with the city
[Originally published in the Indianola Independent Advocate] For years, Kiya Koda Humane Society has provided animal control and adoption services forcritters in and around Indianola. With the three-year contract between the shelter and the cityrecently ending, Kiya Koda hopes the city can now paw up more money. Under the old contract between Kiya Koda and…
Bluebell Montessori preschool seeks new location
[Originally published in the Indianola Independent Advocate] Bluebell Montessori preschool has been leading the charge of Montessori education inIndianola for years. Now, they are looking for space to grow by seeking out a new location,one that Shelby Miller hopes will be open by this fall. Miller, owner and preschool teacher at Bluebell Montessori, has been…
Bochner Farms Bloom Bar provides fresh flowers on the go
[Originally published in the Indianola Independent Advocate] For three years, Lori and Jim Bochner have been the proud owners of Bochner Farms, a littleflower farm with a big heart. Now, the pair is taking their love of flowers on the road with TheBloom Bar. The Bloom Bar is the only mobile flower trailer in central…