The Countdown Begins: ‘Wonder on Buxton’ Art Installations Happening This Summer & Fall

The Indianola Hometown Pride Committee is excited to announce that its "Wonder on Buxton" project - a two-block path of art, amenities and gathering spaces that tell the story of Indianola's culture and history - is preparing for installations along North Buxton Street.

The map shown references work that will take place this summer and fall throughout the area. As work is underway, sidewalks may be impacted in short intervals during inlay installations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

• All of the installations, which are facilitated by Group Creative Services, include:
• Six concrete sculptures on public property in the corridor.
  Special note: The "Founding Frame" sculpture is scheduled for installation the week of July 15. Be sure to include #FoundingFrame when sharing photos or videos of the sculpture on social media! Learn more about the sculpture below in the "Installation Placements" section.
• Thirty sidewalk inlays along Buxton Street.
• Six kinetic wind sculptures on Buxton Street lamps.
• QR codes on the concrete sculptures, linking to stories of local history.

Indianola Hometown Pride hopes community members and visitors enjoy "Wonder on Buxton" as the project takes shape in its final stages. An official unveiling is scheduled for Saturday, July 27.

Indianola Hometown Pride will share more details about the unveiling, each sculpture and the project overall in the near future.

Sculpture Site 1: Leafy Abstracted W

A reference and link to the Buxton Park Arboretum and Indianola's founding as the seat of Warren County. Sculpture to be located to the east of the Carver Science Center on the Simpson College Campus. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

Sculpture Site 2: Founding Frame

A reference and link to the founding of Indianola and the Indianola Downtown Square. Sculpture to be located at the northeast corner of the Warren County Administration Building, near the intersection of Clinton and Buxton streets. Installation scheduled for the week of July 15. Be sure to include #FoundingFrame when sharing photos or videos of the sculpture on social media!

Sculpture Site 3: Sing Out

A reference and link to the Des Moines Metro Opera. Sculpture to be located at the southeast corner of the Warren County Administration Building, near the intersection of Boston and Buxton streets. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

Sculpture Site 4: All the Animals at the Fair

A reference and link to the Warren County Fair. Sculpture to be located on the southeast side of the Clinton and Buxton intersection. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

Sculpture Site 5: A Bundle of Balloons

A whimsical interpretation of hot air balloons taking flight. A reference to a cherished Indianola event and of the community's widely popular traditions. Sculpture to be located on the southeast side of the Clinton and Buxton intersection. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

Sculpture Site 6: Intersections

A reference and link to both Simpson College and the Warren County Fair. Sculpture to be located on the northwest corner of the Warren County Justice Center. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

Sidewalk Inlays: Flying Balloons with Founding Date

A tribute to hot air balloons and the founding year of Indianola. Reinforced custom concrete slab/bricks to be placed along Buxton Street to accompany sculptures. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

Kinetic Wind Sculptures: Buxton Street Lamps

A reference and link to hot air balloons. Installation scheduled for this summer and fall.

About "Wonder on Buxton" Project

"Wonder on Buxton" is a plan to transform a portion of North Buxton Street into a place that celebrates the community, connects the Indianola Downtown Square to Simpson college, invites people to gather together, tells the "story" of Indianola and inspires an overall sense of curiosity and wonder. This project, funded by grants and private donations, was first conceived as an objective of the 2020 Indianola Vision Plan created by Indianola Hometown Pride and its partners, and approved by the Indianola City Council.

About Indianola Hometown Pride

Indianola Hometown Pride brings neighbors together to build a sense of community, creates and improves public amenities and celebrates what makes Indianola great. The committee is part of the statewide Hometown Pride program and is one of seven Hometown Pride programs in Warren County. An integral part of the City of Indianola's work towards the community's goals, Indianola Hometown Pride consists of dedicated residents who volunteer their time and serve two-year terms appointed by the Indianola City Council.

Learn more about Indianola Hometown Pride online at indianolaiowa.gov/hometown-pride-committee and follow on Facebook.

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From 2022: Wonder on Buxton Walking Tour

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