March 31, 2026 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) has awarded $18,300 in Harvest Grants to eight organizations working to address food insecurity and strengthen local food systems in Grinnell and across Poweshiek County. The Harvest Grant program supports existing programs, projects, and new initiatives that improve food access for community members. During this grant cycle, [...]
March 24, 2026 Your gift can go twice as far! The Imagine Grinnell Board will match all Annual Appeal donations dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500. That means your support for: TreeCorps Prairie Burn & Bike Share Marvin Giving Garden Trail Team Energy Efficiency initiatives …will have double the impact. Help us continue 40+ years of [...]
March 12, 2026 SHE Counts, a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, is celebrating Women’s History Month by hosting a community-wide period product drive throughout March. The initiative aims to collect pads, liners, tampons, and menstrual cups to support local individuals in need. Donation drop-off locations include: Cleanfoodfix Wellness Studio, Postels [...]
March 6, 2026 The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the Ahrens Park Foundation as the 2026 Business of the Year at this year’s Annual Celebration, which took place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The event was sponsored by Mahaska Communication Group and Grinnell College. Over 130 business professionals joined the Grinnell Chamber for [...]
March 1, 2026 If you or someone you know is struggling to afford rent, utilities, or a housing deposit, the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund (PHAF) may be able to help. PHAF provides short-term financial assistance to support housing stability for households in Poweshiek County. How to Get Started: Contact the Grinnell Housing Authority Applications [...]
March 4, 2026 We’re honored to announce the Karen Phillips Mental Health Impact Grant, offered by the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium. Created in memory of Karen Phillips—a school counselor and founding member of the Consortium—this mini-grant supports community-driven mental health awareness and education projects in Grinnell. Grants up to $1,000 Applications open March [...]
March 2, 2026 Have you heard? There is a new option for food access. Located at the covered entrance of Drake Community Library. Check out the Community Fridge is you are in need of food. No questions asked. If you are interested in donating to help support the Grinnell Community Fridge please read the [...]
March 2, 2026 We’re collecting pads, liners, tampons, and menstrual cups to support women and girls in our community. Access to period products matters—and together, we can help. Drop-off locations: • Prairie Fire Gymnastics • Steppin' Out Dance Studio • Michelle's Dance Studio • Cleanfoodfix • Postels Health Park • Vivarium Coffeeshop (Montezuma) • [...]
February 25, 2025 Bids open this month, construction is anticipated this spring, and facility transitions take shape. The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District is pleased to share important updates on the new elementary school project as activity begins to increase in the Ahrens Park area. The District has received the signed subdivision documents, marking another [...]
February 24, 2026 Ahrens Park on the east side of Grinnell has been selected for a weekly five-kilometer community walk/run that occurs at thousands of sites around the world. Ahrens Park will be one of the smallest U.S. places to host a parkrun when it formally launches on April 4. parkrun was founded near London, [...]
