April 18, 2025 Thank you to Grinnell United Way for their partner grant for 2025! The Poweshiek Housing Assistance fund will be able to help many families and individuals with housing needs. Thank you! To learn more about United Way, visit their website: https://www.grinnellunitedway.org/ To learn more about the P.H.A.F., visit our website: https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../ [...]
April 9, 2025 Mileage Club is back this spring, helping K-4th graders stay active and healthy! Each child tracks their miles at noon recess and earns fun rewards at every 5-mile milestone. Want to help? Your donation provides prizes like books, water bottles, and even a Dari Barn ice cream cone! Parents of K-4th graders, [...]
April 7, 2025 Sign up today for the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt this Friday, April 11th at dark! WHO: Toddlers through Age 12 WHERE: North Ahrens Ball Diamonds REGISTER: grinnellrec.activityreg.com or call (641)236-2620 COST: $3.00
April 5, 2025 Date: April 9, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: @grinnellcraftbrewhouse Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit at the SHE Counts Trivia Takeover Night! Bring your friends, form a team, and test your knowledge while enjoying great drinks at Grinnell Craft Brewhouse. A portion of the night's [...]
April 4, 2025 Shout-out to Brandon & Coleton from MCG for helping Ahrens Park put up our driving range nets. Chad Nath, CEO of Ahrens Park Foundation, reached out and MCG answered the call! #LocalMatters #GrinnellIowa #CommunityPartners #NotYourOrdinaryCommunicationProvider #YourLocalInternetProvider
April 3, 2025 Did your street undergo reconstruction in the last two years? You may be eligible for a free tree! Imagine Grinnell and the City of Grinnell are offering trees to homeowners in the following areas: 4th Avenue (Pearl to the hospital) Select areas of Prairie, Reed, Spencer, & 14th Avenue Help restore Grinnell’s [...]
April 2, 2026 The Grinnell Food Coalition is launching the Harvest Grant — a new grant to support local food initiatives in Grinnell & Poweshiek County! Eligible orgs can apply for up to $5,000 to strengthen food access & sustainability in our community. Open to nonprofits, schools, government agencies, service & faith-based groups with a [...]
March 26, 2025 POWER Kids' Mileage Club is kicking off this spring on April 9 and we need YOUR help! Volunteer at Bailey Park, Fairview or Davis and cheer on K-4th graders as they walk, run, and earn exciting rewards. Just a little of your time can make a BIG impact! When? Noon recess, [...]
March 12, 2025 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. In collaboration with Grinnell Mutual, the initiative aims to collect pads, liners, tampons, and menstrual cups to support local individuals in need. Donation drop-off locations include: [...]
March 5, 2025 You did it, Grinnell! The PPEL vote passed by a super majority! Over 75% voted YES! The PPEL was approved to provide an increase in the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) to fund the construction of a new K-4 (with K–5 desired) elementary school. The gift of land by the [...]
