Imboden Creek Gardens

03/12/2026

“Local Business Spotlight”
We’re proud to highlight Austin Industrial, a leading industrial maintenance contractor serving both ADM and Primient in the Decatur area. With a workforce of more than 700 employees locally, Austin Industrial plays a vital role in supporting the region’s manufacturing and processing operations.
Their commitment to safety, reliability, and skilled craftsmanship helps keep critical facilities running efficiently while providing valuable career opportunities for hundreds of area residents.
Thank you to the Austin Industrial team for the work you do to help power our local industry and strengthen the Decatur community.

03/11/2026

Today we played Skee-Ball and it was an absolute blast! 🤣
There were lots of “YAY!”, “NOOOO!”, and even a few “Watch out for the window!” moments. Let’s just say a few balls went a little… astray 😆 Thankfully none were actually close to the windows, just heading in that general direction!
Most importantly, there was so much laughter and fun with the residents. I’m so glad we got this game — it’s already bringing so many smiles and great memories!! ❤️

03/11/2026

Don’t be shy, Jackie! 🤣
Jackie was being shy with the residents while working on today’s crossword puzzle. There may or may not have been more laughing than solving going on… but hey, that still counts as brain exercise! 🧠🧩
Nothing like a little humor to make puzzle time even better. Way to keep everyone smiling, Jackie! 😄

03/11/2026

A big thank you to Dee for helping the Activity Department by putting cute bunny faces on the Easter bags! 🐰🎨
These special bags will soon be filled with yummy candy and surprises for the children. 🍬✨
Your help is making Easter extra fun and egg-stra special! 🐣💛

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Shhh… 🤫 something egg-stra special is happening behind the scenes! 🐰🥚
The Easter Bunny’s helpers have been very busy getting ready for some very important visitors. One by one, colorful eggs were carefully filled with sweet candy kisses and tucked away for a very special egg hunt.
But that’s not all! The helpers also decorated bright and cheerful little bags so the preschoolers will have the perfect place to collect all the eggs they discover. Each bag is full of color and ready for tiny hands and big smiles. 🎨
We can hardly wait for the preschoolers to arrive for their annual egg hunt. Until then… the Easter Bunny’s helpers will keep working quietly to make sure everything is just right! 🐣🌷

03/11/2026

Tricks for treats

03/11/2026

Tricks for treats

03/11/2026

Tricks for treats!

03/11/2026

Today was a paws-itively wonderful day! 🐾🍀
Our furry friends from Canine Companions came to visit, and as always, they brought so much joy with them. There were wagging tails everywhere and plenty of happy smiles to go around. Many of the dogs were even dressed up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, adding a little extra green and a lot of charm to their visit.
Each one of these sweet pups was gentle, friendly, and eager to share a little love with everyone they met. It’s amazing how a simple visit from these canine companions can brighten the whole room.
Thank you to Canine Companions—and all their wonderful dogs—for stopping by and making our day so special. We’re already looking forward to the next tail-wagging visit! 🐶💚

03/11/2026

Today’s craft adventure had a bit of Irish mischief in it! 🍀🎨
We set out to create a leprechaun face using simple ice cream sticks. Piece by piece, each stick was painted a different color and slowly arranged like a tiny wooden puzzle. It took a little patience and a lot of creativity, but watching the pieces come together was half the fun.
Once the sticks were perfectly lined up, it was time to bring our leprechaun to life—adding bright eyes, a little nose, a cheerful smile, and of course some wonderfully bushy eyebrows. Suddenly our wooden creation had a personality all its own!
Everyone had such a great time that someone suggested a sequel to our craft day. Next time we might give our leprechaun a full body and even attach some socks covered in lucky clovers. 🍀🧦
We’ll see if we can squeeze another crafty session into our busy month—but if today was any sign, it would definitely be worth it!

03/11/2026

Today turned into one of those unexpectedly magical moments. 🍀🎶
We started with no plan at all—just a few of us together and someone suggesting some Irish music. Before long we were deep into beautiful ballads, with Oh Danny Boy quickly becoming the crowd favorite. Voices joined in, a few laughs popped up between verses, and for a while the room felt like a cozy little pub somewhere across the sea.
There’s something timeless about Irish ballads—melodies that feel like stories and songs that somehow invite everyone to sing along. What began as a simple idea turned into a wonderful impromptu music session and a really special time together.
Proof that sometimes the best moments are the ones you never plan. ☘️