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Downtown Indianola Businesses

East side of the square:

Treasure's Fine Jewelry
102 North Howard (515)961-2883
www.treasuresfinejewelry.net
Dean Knudson and Tonya Hedeen
Welcome Home
106 North Howard (515) 961-9920
www.welcomehomeindianola.com
Marla Wilkinson
Furniture from the past brought back to life
Antiques, Primitives and Country Gifts
JRené
110 North Howard (515) 961-5991
Jana Krempasky
jreneia@centurylink.net
JRené , located on the East side of The Indianola Square, is a great place to find the latest in women's fashions, jewelry and accessories.
 
The Record Herald and Indianola Tribune
112 North Howard (515) 961-2511
www.indianolarecordherald.com
Amy Duncan

Off the northeast corner:

Kerry's Flowers and Creative Touches
112 East Ashland, Suite A (515) 961-2100
www.kerrysflowers.com
Kerry McKasson
Professional Body Works
112 East Ashland, Suite B (515) 961-5008
Brandi Larson
McCoy True Value Hardware & Just Ask Rental*
216 North Howard Street (515) 961-4755
Steve Pfeifer
www.trusite.com
McCoy True Value has everything for your home repairs to your garden needs.

North side of the square:

The Painted Pony Gallery
104 West Ashland (515) 962-0034
Marge Krumme
The Painted Pony Gallery located on the north side of the square offers a unique selection of art, artisan crafts and gifts, including the Trail of Painted Ponies, Byers Choice and P Buckley Moss. See us for all of your custom framing needs.
Copy Plus
116 West Ashland (515) 961-8040
James & Gary Taylor
Salon Panache
100 West Ashland (515) 961-8372
 
Winn Pizza & Steak House
122 West Ashland (515) 961-5757

Off the northwest corner:

Funaro's Deli & Bakery
201 North Buxton (515) 961-7627
Sondra and Greg Funaro
Funaro's Deli & Bakery is a family-owned deli specializing in fresh meats cooked on-site. Bread bowls and delicious baked goods are just two of the favorites you'll discover at this establishment. Catering also available - call for details.
   

West side of the square:

Indianola Glass Creations
119 N Buxton  (515) 961-1957
Rachel Hall
www.indianolaglass.com 
Indianola Glass Creations is a family business that offers unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry and gift items.  Classes in jewelry making, fused glass, lampworking, stained glass, wire wrapping & mosiacs are offered at the store location.  See the website for more information on classes.

   
The Stitching Place
127 North Buxton (515) 961-5162
Eileen Lenninger
www.thestitchingplace.com
The Stitching Place is a full service quilting shop that also specializes in machine embroidery. Their selection of fabrics, needles, threads, stabilizers, books, notions, and embroidery designs are of the very best quality. They offer a variety of classes and clubs, as well as free guide classes for all sewing machines and sergers purchased in the store.
The Brick House Tavern
107 N. Buxton Street (515) 962-5025
Amanda Long (Manager)
www.thesportspagegrill.com/indexbrickhouse.html
Come and relax at "The Brick House", Indianola's only Chicago style pizzeria! Dine outside on our patio this spring and summer. Bring your own wine in! FREE Corking Tuesday and Wednesday, $10 fee Thursday through Saturday.

Off the southwest corner of the square:

Casual Rags Embroidery and Apparel
207 West First Street (515) 961-7352
Lois VanWyk
www.casualrags.com
Casual Rags offers personalized embroidery and quality apparel for your every need. Our embroidery and apparel are of the highest quality and standards. Along with full service embroidery, we sell a complete line of apparel, including business to sportswear for men, women and children and various home and gift items.

South side of the square:

UnCommon Grounds
111 W. Salem Ave (515) 961-9681
Melanie Abbott
A friendly staff and a cup of coffee are just a couple of perks found at Uncommon Grounds, located on the south side of The Square. Customers can order a delicious variety of specialty coffee and espresso drinks, hot cocoa, fruit smoothies, soups, sandwiches and desserts.
Jo's Hallmark
107 West Salem (515) 961-4916
Jo VanderVelden
Jo's Hallmark is the ideal place to shop for Hallmark Cards for every season and sentiment. Jo also carries Colonial Home Candles, Ty Beanie Babies, Fenton Glassware and both the Willow Tree and Precious Moments lines as well as a vast selection of Hallmark Ornaments. With a wide assortment of stationary, baby books, gift wrap, wedding guest books and other wedding accessories you hardly need go further to find most anything and everything you are looking for. Jo's also has a complete office supply section. For a truly home town shopping experience try Jo's Hallmark Shop on the square.
Taylor Floral and Gift Boutique
105 West Salem (515) 961-6011
Pat Taylor
www.taylorfloralandgifts.com
Taylor Floral & Gifts carries a wide selection of both Yankee and Root candles, room fragrance, high quality fashion jewelry, hand-painted glassware by Peggy Karr, wall decorations, greeting cards, memorial gifts, candlesticks, tabletop and mantel accessories, and owner Pat Taylor's signature silk floral arrangements and wreaths. Their baby department includes baby gifts, educational toys and children's books.

Affinity Bridals
125 West Salem (515) 961-2105
www.affinitybridals.com

Affinity Bridals is your premier full service Bridal Shop and has been providing professional Bridal Services in the Central Iowa area for over 20 years with designer bridal gowns.  We are a family owned and operated full-service bridal shop, prom and special occasion dresses, including Mother’s dresses, flower girl dresses, cruise, Military Ball gowns, and men’s tuxedos.

You can purchase directly from the rack or special order from any of the designers that we carry.  We carry hundreds of bridal gowns of all different styles and sizes (from size 2 thru 32).  We can order custom sized gowns for those over size 32. Gowns range in price from $300 to $1700 with the median price range $75--$950.  We have different payment plan options for your convenience.  See store for details.  We carry hundreds of bridesmaids sample gowns to try on and special order.

Affinity Bridals offers professional in-house alterations, steaming & pressing of wedding garments, shoe dying service, and Heirloom Quality Wedding Gown Preservation.

Off the southeast corner of the square:

Crouse Cafe
115 E Salem (515) 961-3362
Rhonda and John Crouse
Third generation family restaurant that has the hot beef and homemade cherry pie listed as one of the things to eat before you die in the Des Moines Register. Also known for the tenderloin and onion rings. A meat and potatoes kind of place.
 

Burlap & Roses
103 E Salem (515) 238-7720
Beth Voltmer, shopkeeper
http://shopkeeper508.blogspot.com

Inspired Shopping for Home • Garden • You

Burlap & Roses offers a nice blend of vintage and new merchandise for the home, the garden and the person.  Re-purposed, refreshed and renewed are key works in describing gthe kinds of things you’ll find.  Romantic Country, Shabby Chic, Modern/Urban Farm and Industrial are popular in home décor…in some cases, the rustier and crustier the better.  You’ll find painted and distressed, farm implements turned art, and linens and lace.  Corrugated roofing metal makes for great home décor by way of letters and various seasonal items, like rabbits, flowers and snowmen.  As does old bed springs turned into owls, flowers, pumpkins and more. 

Glitter, silver and gold.  Pottery, china and glassware.  Tables and chairs, dressers, cabinets and trunks.  Pillows made from vintage and new fabrics.  Old tool and lunch boxes, carpenter trugs and vintage garden utensils can be found.  Vintage oil cans turned into art, homemade jewelry and accessories to complete your outfit. 

Always changing …inventory and room arranging, keeps the shop interesting and fun.  If you’re looking for a unique gift or home décor item, you’re sure to find something at Burlap & Roses.



Indianola Downtown Merchants • Contact: Marge, Painted Pony Gallery • 515-962-0034 • paintedponygal@aol.com
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