January 10, 2024 Do you know someone sleeping in a tent, in a vehicle, storage area, park or the street or are they doubled up with another family or friend? Please share this event to learn about resources available. ->Jan. 24 from 11am-2pm ->Grinnell City Hall lobby ->520 4th Ave.
January 5, 2024 Country star Kelli Rachel Belles is coming to the Brooklyn, IA Opera House for a live show on Friday, February 23. Belles has amassed more than 24 million views of her original songs on TikTok, and has been featured on CMT, The Heartland Network, Spotify’s New Music Nashville, New Music Friday [...]
December 8, 2023 Staff from the Foundation offices enjoyed volunteering time preparing and serving at the Grinnell Community Meal last evening. It was a great night of fellowship while sharing a delicious hot meal with community members. The Blessed Community Meal served at the Grinnell United Methodist Church is available to anyone in the [...]
November 8, 2023 As colder temperatures return and utility bills begin to rise, Imagine Grinnell reminds residents to check-out and utilize the three Home Energy Toolkits at Drake Community Library. Originally created in 2009, home energy toolkits are for residents to check-out and utilize in their home to increase energy efficiency and lower monthly utility [...]
October 29, 2023 Thank you to all who participated in the annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park on Saturday, October 28th! Despite the chilly temperatures, there was a large turnout with many fun and spooky costumes and trunks! Sponsors of this event included: Ahrens Park Foundation, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the [...]
October 24, 2023 Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn group has announced plans to hold four, no-cost, 60-minute educational clinics about gravel biking, and a Gravel Gobbler event on Thanksgiving coinciding with the annual Turkey Trot run. The Burner Gravel Clinic series, for all gravel cyclists and those interested in gravel cycling aged 14 or older, will [...]
October 11, 2024 Food resources are available at MICA. A choice pantry is open M, T, Th, F from 9am-4pm. If you need an after hours appointment, please call the number below
October 9, 2023 This October is We Give for the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund. Working to help individuals in need of assistance with rent, utilities, down payments and more. Please consider giving this month. -->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../
October 1, 2023 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) will kick off the end of year giving season with their annual “We GIVE” campaign. From October 1 through October 31, GPCF and CDAF are encouraging people across Poweshiek County to unite in supporting a variety of [...]
September 28, 2023 Ahrens Park will soon be home to a new outdoor play and learning addition. The Ahrens Park Foundation (APF) is developing a naturalized Outdoor Play and Learning Environment, located just west of the Ahrens Family Center, which houses the Grinnell Community Early Learning Center. This innovative new space will provide access [...]
