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 [...]
August 2, 2024 AmeriCorps member, Katie Witt, is wrapping up her 10-week service with the Grinnell Food Coalition! Here is some of what she's been up to: Ran GFC social media platforms and developed a linktree page Updated the GFC resource guide and added a mobile version Managed the Drake Community Library Food Cupboard Brought [...]
July 29, 2024 Grinnellians and their canine friends are already enjoying Dolly's Dog Park, the new fenced-in dog park being developed in Ahrens Park. The park will soon be installing three memorial benches and a new row of outdoor musical instruments. Additionally, the park's giving garden is growing vegetables and herbs for everyone, while [...]
July 22, 2024 The Grinnell Police Department proudly donated funds from their mental health patches to the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium this May. Patches are still available at the Grinnell Police Department! To donate to the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium: https://ahrensfamfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund...
June 27, 2024 THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club closing ceremonies and the 30 year anniversary celebration of Ahrens Park! We couldn’t have asked for a better community to celebrate with. A big THANK YOU to the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club for partnering with us, and [...]
June 12, 2024 Let's pedal together with Grinnell Bike Share! Whether you're cruising through campus or exploring the streets, join us in embracing adventure on two wheels! This free rental service is found downtown at Bikes To You! Click the link below to rent your bike. #GrinnellBikeShare #ExploreByBike #ImagineGrinnell Rent a Bike: https://grinnell-bike-share.booqable.shop
June 12, 2024 Join us for free lunch and fun activities at Storytime Art in the Park this summer! Every Tuesday, lunch is served by The Iowa Kitchen at 11:45 am. We have 40 meals available, and kids eat first! Middle Way Farm will provide free produce, and MICA will offer free food to [...]
June 6, 2024 Don't miss out on free summer meals at Davis Elementary!
June 5, 2024 Picture taken on August 18, 1994 during the dedication of the Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park. Individuals shown include the late Claude W. Ahrens, Governor Terry Brandstad, the late Mayor Robert "Bob" Anderson, the late President of Grinnell College Pamela Ferguson, Chris Nolte, and members of the National Parks and Recreation Association from [...]
May 28, 2024 Honoring 25 Years of Service: Meet Shane Gosselink, Ahrens Park Facilities Manager We are thrilled to announce Shane Gosselink's 25th anniversary as the Facilities Manager of Ahrens Park! For a quarter of a century, Shane has been dedicated to the park, ensuring that it remains a beautiful, safe, and welcoming place for [...]
