Beautiful Day for Kites Over Grinnell
September 28, 2025 Thank you to all who came out to the Kites Over Grinnell event at Ahrens Park! It was a beautiful day and a perfect day for flying kites.
POWER Kids Mini Farmers Market at Grinnell Middle School
September 15, 2025 A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous vendors who made the POWER Kids Mini Farmers Market a success last week! Because of you, 3rd–5th graders at Grinnell Middle School experienced the joy of shopping for fresh, healthy, and local items—while learning valuable lessons about wellness and nutrition. We couldn’t [...]
Thank you, Grinnell, for 40 Years!
September 12, 2025 Imagine Grinnell's 40th Anniversary Celebration was a wonderful day filled with music, laughter, good food, and great company. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at Marvin Garden and to all who have supported Imagine Grinnell over the past four decades. Here’s to the next 40 years of making [...]
Trunk or Treat Set for October 18th at Ahrens Park
September 9, 2025 Please join us on Saturday, October 18th for the annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park! This is a free event for the community provided to you by the Ahrens Park Foundation, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the City of Grinnell.
Annual Cross Country Meets at Ahrens Park
September 9, 2025 Annual Grinnell Middle School and Grinnell High School cross country meets brought the energy to Ahrens Park tonight!
Imagine Grinnell Celebrates 40 Years of Growing a Healthier, Greener and more Sustainable Community
August 26, 2025 Community invited to anniversary celebration on September 7 at Marvin Garden! Imagine Grinnell, a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, dedicated to creating a healthier and greener community, is marking its 40th anniversary with a community celebration on Sunday, September 7, from 12–3 p.m. at Marvin Garden (600 Marvin [...]
Grinnell Food Coalition Launches New “Seed Grant” to Support Local Food Access Efforts
August 15, 2025 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Seed Grant program—a pilot funding opportunity designed to strengthen food access in Grinnell and throughout Poweshiek County. The Seed Grant offers flexible funding to support food programs addressing urgent challenges or filling short-term gaps in service. Applications are [...]
Free Trees Available This Fall from Imagine Grinnell
August 1, 2025 This fall, Imagine Grinnell is offering free trees to residents in the 50112-zip code who have not previously received a tree through the program. The effort is part of Imagine Grinnell’s ongoing work to strengthen the local tree canopy, support environmental sustainability, and build a greener, healthier community. Beginning August 4, residents [...]
University of Miami Tennis Star Alexa Noel Donates to Enhance Dolly’s Dog Park at Ahrens Park and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation
July 23, 2025 The Ahrens Park Foundation and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation are pleased to announce a generous donation from University of Miami tennis standout Alexa Noel. This contribution will support the purchase of new shade, play, and agility structures at Dolly’s Dog Park located at Ahrens Park, as well as general [...]
Serving the Community Meal with Purpose
July 18, 2025 Our team from the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation had the honor of serving at the Grinnell Community Meal. We’re always looking for ways to leave it better—and this is one of our favorites. The Grinnell Community Meal is served weekly at the Grinnell United [...]