Ahrens Park Foundation

Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation Launches “We Belong Here” Podcast

March 3, 2025 The Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) has launched "We Belong Here," a new podcast highlighting the achievements and stories that make the Grinnell-Newburg School District exceptional. The podcast debuted January 29 and new episodes are released every Monday at 7 p.m. "We Belong Here" amplifies the vibrant spirit of the Grinnell-Newburg School [...]

2025-03-10T12:14:52-06:00March 3rd, 2025|Ahrens Park Foundation|

New AEDs Installed at Ahrens Park!

February 27, 2025 Thanks to a collaboration with Poweshiek County Public Health and funding from opioid settlement grants, two outdoor Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are now available at Ahrens Park. The Ahrens Park Foundation firmly believes these devices play a vital role in cardiac emergencies, providing critical life-saving assistance that can significantly impact response times [...]

2025-02-27T15:29:22-06:00February 27th, 2025|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

Fill out the Master Parks Survey

February 17, 2025 The city of Grinnell has a master parks survey available for anyone in the Grinnell community. This is a long-range strategy to help the city assess, improve, and strategically grow its recreational amenities and programs. Do you have a favorite park in Grinnell? Is it missing something that keeps it [...]

Ahrens Park Foundation Announces Generous Land Donation for New School in Grinnell, Iowa

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 [...]

2025-01-23T19:16:28-06:00January 22nd, 2025|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

Dedication Ceremony for Inclusive Playground at Central Park

November 7, 2024 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens is honored to be a supporter of the new Inclusive Playground at Central Park—a wonderful addition for Grinnell!   Grinnell Recreation (Shared from the Grinnell Recreation Facebook page) Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate and recognize those that made the Inclusive Playground project at Central [...]

2024-12-03T14:45:39-06:00November 7th, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

Thanks for Visiting!

October 16, 2024 Last week, students from Central Iowa Christian School visited the Ahrens Giving Garden! They explored the herb garden, sampled fresh apples straight from the trees, and enjoyed a delicious caprese salad made with garden-grown basil and tomatoes. Chad Nath, President and CEO of the Ahrens Park Foundation, taught a lesson on the [...]

2024-11-06T11:47:47-06:00October 16th, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation, Giving Gardens|

Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park on October 19th

October 10, 2024

2024-11-04T15:14:11-06:00October 10th, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation|

KITES OVER GRINNELL ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 at Ahrens Park

September 25, 2024 The 8th annual Kites Over Grinnell will be held on Sat., Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ahrens Park Soccer Field, 1510 Penrose Ave. Colorful kites by 15 members of the American Kitefliers Association (AKA) will dot the sky.  Hailing from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, most of [...]

2024-09-26T14:02:26-06:00September 25th, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

William “Bill” Mason Posthumously Honored with 2024 “Leave It Better Than You Found It” Award

September 5, 2024 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation is proud to posthumously award William “Bill” Mason the 2024 "Leave It Better Than You Found It" award. This prestigious honor, which commemorates the August 18 birthday of the late benefactor Claude Ahrens, recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations that have made significant contributions to [...]

2024-09-05T17:15:39-06:00September 5th, 2024|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

Ahrens Park is home to TWO Little Libraries!

August 7, 2024 Did You Know? Ahrens Park is home to TWO Little Libraries! If you haven’t discovered them yet, here’s where you can find them: Library 1: By the playgrounds and flag area. Library 2: In Dolly’s Garden, east of the community giving garden. Next time you’re at Ahrens Park, be sure to visit [...]

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