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City Clerk Stephanie Washington speaks during the Jan. 12 meeting of the Indianola Board of Alderman. From left are Ward 3 Alderman Calvin Moton, Mayor Ken Featherstone, Washington and Ward 4 Alderman Johnny Phillips.
The Indianola mayor and Board of Aldermen opened their first regular meeting of 2026 on Monday night with a full house, a full agenda and a stated push for tighter finances, stepped-up public engagement and stronger ties with state and county partners.