About Indianola, IA
Indianola is a city in Warren County, Iowa. The population was 12,998 as of the 2000 census. Indianola is the county seat of Warren County. Simpson College, a a small Methodist school, is located in Indianola. Indianola is also the home of the National Balloon Museum, a quirky tourist attraction. Other popular places to visit in and around Indianola include the Buxton Park Arboretum and the Des Moines Metro Opera, a short drive from the city in Des Moinesm Iowa. Other than Simpson College, the biggest schools in the area are Indianola Middle School and Indianola High School. Famous persons from Indianola include George Washington Carver and baseball player Casey Blake.