January 22, 2025 This year, GFC is focusing on: Engaging the Community – Listening to lived experiences to drive real change. Building Capacity – Strengthening organizations to ensure lasting food security. Equitable Resource Allocation – Providing support for food-related efforts. Raising Awareness – Amplifying stories and advocating for change.
January 29, 2025 We invite you to watch the one-hour film, "Trust Me", a feature-length documentary exploring how media technology is influencing society and what we can do about it. Produced by Oscar-nominated ® Roko Belic, and engage with “Trust Me’s” Impact Producer, Rosemary Smith and Grinnell College Professor of Sociology Karla Erickson, and JR [...]
January 22, 2025 The Ahrens Park Foundation is pleased to announce a significant and generous gift of land in Grinnell, Iowa, intended for the construction of a new combined elementary school. As well, this gift will afford the relocation of the Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools district’s offices and greater future integration of the district’s work [...]
January 22, 2025 For the month of February- it's "Fun with Fitness" for POWER Kids at Bailey Park Elementary School and Fairview Elementary. A big thank you to the staff at PWA Fitness Center. Volunteers are needed to help with the fun activities: Food taste testing and education Read a story Assist with fitness [...]
December 30, 2024 Registration for the Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and fun run is open on Jan. 1! This year's Prairie Burn is taking place on June 14th, 2025. Set your clocks and be one of the first to register! Choose your distance of 100, 50, or 25 miles for bike or [...]
December 3, 2024 Today is Giving Tuesday, please help us continue our impactful work. Your contribution provides support and sustainability for programs that help our community thrive. Even a small gift makes a big difference! #GivingTuesday
November 26, 2024 One week from today! Join us for Part 2: "Mental Health Solutions for the Digital Age" with Dr. J.R. Paulson. ->5pm at Grinnell Middle School- Pizza served ->6pm in the mini-theater- presentation
November 14, 2024 Join us Nov. 21st - Staff from the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation will be serving the Community Meal at the Grinnell Methodist Church! It is welcome to anyone to attend. Hope to see you there!
November 12, 2024 Fun times are happening this week at Bailey Park Elementary School and Fairview Elementary next week. 2nd Graders will be making smoothies with the Blender bike from ISU Poweshiek County Extension, hearing a story and creating a MyPlate activity. All while they learn about healthy life habits. This fun and educational [...]
