Music scene · Indianola
A Des Moines suburb and college town where acoustic acts play local bars and school and church ensembles stay busy, with the capital's venues just up the road.
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A Des Moines suburb and college town where acoustic acts play local bars and school and church ensembles stay busy, with the capital's venues just up the road.
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Indianola, a Des Moines suburb and college town, supports school bands, church choirs, and acoustic acts at local bars. Des Moines musicians sometimes drive south for small shows.
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