McCoy True Value has been a staple for the square since 1885 when it was started by the McCoy family. They were first located on East Ashland and in 2001 relocated to the old Fareway store on North Howard. The new store provides more space, parking, and a place for the greenhouse.


They are a full line hardware store offering tools, indoor and outdoor paint, rentals for tools or parties, and a garden department. The paint is their biggest department with a seemingly endless number of color choices and combinations. If they don't have the color you need just ...

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Opened in the fall of 2002, The Victorian Cottage Shoppe has expanded its original focus on Victorian-themed home décor to include a wide selection of women's clothing and accessories. The owner, Vicki Schmidt, was kind enough to discuss some of her business' products with indianolatownsquare.com.


Of the variety of items The Victorian Cottage Shoppe boasts, Vicki highlighted one of her favorite products as the Bean Pod candles. Made in Iowa, the candles are made of 100% real soy wax making them environmentally friendly. Bead Pod candles come in several different scents and allow the owner to mix and match scents ...

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Greg and Sondra, the owners of Funaro's Deli and Bakery located on the north side of The Square, have been in business for 12 years.


They offer an array of delicious meals.   Want a sandwich?   They have got it, pick from their many breads especially for you.   They are famous for their meatball sandwich on a hoagie sub that Greg bakes fresh himself, everyday.   The soup is homemade, including a soup of the day which is different everyday, and don't forget the scrumptious bread bowls to combine the sandwich and soup together.


If the meal itself ...

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A friendly staff and delicious cup of coffee are just a couple of the perks found at Uncommon Grounds, located on the south side of The Square.


For the past twelve years, the coffee shop has been a member of the Indianola business community. Customers can order among an assortment of specialty drinks as well as a variety of soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Daily sandwich and latte specials are also offered. The menu is constantly being updated and modified to ensure that customers have the best selection possible.


Owner ­Melanie Abbott has been running the local coffee shop ...

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