The school board just confirmed it and the name is officially staying right where it belongs. I am feeling honestly overwhelmed and kind of shocked that all of us stuck together through the noise to keep our local identity intact. We keep watching the situation of course but for now …
October 24, 2020
Final supporters
Recently there has been an influx of people wanting to change our Athletic Name. Many who are not residents of Indianola, nor attending/attended Indianola students.
A majority of tax paying residents and the panel of Resident Native Americans have been pushing to maintain our hometown pride. People from the outside are pushing for an unwanted and unnecessary change.
Please sign this petition if you would push the continuance of our proud Indianola Indians and our community Tribe! After all, every community should strive to be just that... a TRIBE like ours!
#IndianolaTribePride
Updates
August 2, 2020
We just hit 500 signatures and I am honestly reeling because this town really shows up when it matters. I spent all morning reading your comments and it honestly feels like our actual Indianola community is finally getting the recognition it deserves after so much outside noise.
Reached 500 supporters
July 31, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
July 28, 2020
155 Comments
I have a Native American blood line. I also have many friends who live here and are registered as Native Americans. I’ve lived here all my life and am proud to be a Indianola Indian!
I grew up in this town and still live in this town. My whole family including my parents played sports as an Indian. My nieces and nephews are proudly playing as Indians today. We always have been and always will be an Indian. Nothing should change.
I am a Simpson Alum and was heartbroken when the college changed it’s mascot name from the Redskins to Storms! I am a former coach and my husband is an alum of the Indianola Indians! Keep the Indians!
This is action is nothing more than showing that the voice of the people is silenced by those in power. A handful of people were able to dictate the representation of an entire community.
Indianola Police Sgt. For 28 years serving the citizens of Indianola & was very proud to where the uniform along with our current police patch & logo. I was on the committee on creating the current police patch and it gave pride to our Iowa American Natives
What happens when all of the the Indian heritage is wiped away from every sports team, city name and school . How will they be remembered then?
Change is OK but let's not change so much that we lose the historical identity of our community
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The school board just confirmed it and the name is officially staying right where it belongs. I am feeling honestly overwhelmed and kind of shocked that all of us stuck together through the noise to keep our local identity intact. We keep watching the situation of course but for now …
October 24, 2020
Final supporters
Recently there has been an influx of people wanting to change our Athletic Name. Many who are not residents of Indianola, nor attending/attended Indianola students.
A majority of tax paying residents and the panel of Resident Native Americans have been pushing to maintain our hometown pride. People from the outside are pushing for an unwanted and unnecessary change.
Please sign this petition if you would push the continuance of our proud Indianola Indians and our community Tribe! After all, every community should strive to be just that... a TRIBE like ours!
#IndianolaTribePride
Updates
August 2, 2020
We just hit 500 signatures and I am honestly reeling because this town really shows up when it matters. I spent all morning reading your comments and it honestly feels like our actual Indianola community is finally getting the recognition it deserves after so much outside noise.
Reached 500 supporters
July 31, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
July 28, 2020
155 Comments
Representation is all anyone wants so what do we do, take the small amount of representation that native Americans get in a country that is truly theirs, and get rid of it. I have 10% souix Indian and I feel like we deserve more representation not less.
I have a Native American blood line. I also have many friends who live here and are registered as Native Americans. I’ve lived here all my life and am proud to be a Indianola Indian!
I grew up in this town and still live in this town. My whole family including my parents played sports as an Indian. My nieces and nephews are proudly playing as Indians today. We always have been and always will be an Indian. Nothing should change.
I am a Simpson Alum and was heartbroken when the college changed it’s mascot name from the Redskins to Storms! I am a former coach and my husband is an alum of the Indianola Indians! Keep the Indians!
This is action is nothing more than showing that the voice of the people is silenced by those in power. A handful of people were able to dictate the representation of an entire community.
Indianola Police Sgt. For 28 years serving the citizens of Indianola & was very proud to where the uniform along with our current police patch & logo. I was on the committee on creating the current police patch and it gave pride to our Iowa American Natives
What happens when all of the the Indian heritage is wiped away from every sports team, city name and school . How will they be remembered then?
Change is OK but let's not change so much that we lose the historical identity of our community
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Representation is all anyone wants so what do we do, take the small amount of representation that native Americans get in a country that is truly theirs, and get rid of it. I have 10% souix Indian and I feel like we deserve more representation not less.