July 10, 2026 The Grinnell Food Coalition is now accepting applications for the next round of Harvest Grants! The Harvest Grant supports existing programs, projects, and new initiatives that address food insecurity and strengthen local food systems in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, and surrounding communities. Request up to $5,000 Applications are open July 10 – August [...]
June 29, 2026 Grinnell parkrun in Ahrens Park draws runners & walkers of all ages Whether walking or running, everyone is welcome to join the parkrun every Saturday in Ahrens Park. Runners and walkers gather to begin the 5K course at 8 a.m. each Saturday behind the Ahrens Family Center building. The Grinnell parkrun, now [...]
June 26, 2026 Following its recent landmark donation of land to the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District, the Ahrens Park Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its newest annual initiative, the “Planting the Seed” campaign. Running from June 29 through July 4, 2026, this high-energy public outreach week is designed to educate the [...]
June 13, 2026 Great day at the Brooklyn Flag Festival with our longtime partner, Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation! We loved getting the chance to visit with so many people from the Brooklyn community and share a little about our work together over the past 20 years, especially the programs and funds supported through both [...]
June 6, 2026 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, and Grinnell College announce a new series, Grinnell Gathers. This free, year-long series offers an in-depth look at the many ways communities come together and how community members can get involved. Participants will hear from neighbors, businesses, and organizations, [...]
May 28, 2026 Thank you to everyone who came out to the New Resident Welcome and Music in the Park to celebrate with us - and to mark 20 years of partnership with the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation! We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive, vibrant community. Truly, we have [...]
May 19, 2026 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) are proud to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of their transformative partnership through the Community Support Services (CSS) program — a collaborative model that has strengthened nonprofits, expanded charitable giving, and helped deliver lasting community impact throughout Poweshiek [...]
May 14, 2026 Starting Tuesday morning, May 19th, the intersection of Penrose St. and 10th Ave. will be fully closed for utility work related to the new Grinnell-Newburg Community School District Elementary Campus project. The closure is expected to last up to three weeks. Please note: Penrose St. will be closed to through traffic [...]
May 3, 2026 Every Saturday the Ahrens Park parkrun relies on volunteers - timers, scanners, chip distributors, tail walkers and course marshals. The goal is to limit volunteers to one shift per month so they can walk/run the other days. If you are interested in volunteering, send an IM to Bill Menner, organizer. Parkrun [...]
April 30, 2026 Opening Night of Tiger Baseball and Softball Club at Ahrens Park. The sky was on fire and so were the Tigers! The perfect way to kick off the season.
