June 11, 2025 UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Foundation and Imagine Grinnell recently teamed up to promote health, wellness and safety by donating and fitting 464 bike helmets for third-grade students in 11 area communities. The bike helmet initiative began years ago in collaboration with Dr. Phil Brooks and Craig Cooper, former [...]
May 12, 2025 We are approaching a month out from the Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K/3K Fun Run and Prairie Burn HQ is ready for you! June 14 is the date this year and we can’t wait to see you! Whether you are riding gravel or running we are still accepting registrations, [...]
May 8, 2025 Thinking about going solar? The Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek program is a great way to learn more! If you are a property owner in Jasper or Poweshiek County, you can attend a free Solar Power Hour either in person or by Zoom to learn more about the program and it can [...]
April 22, 2025 Help us grow a greener Grinnell! Trees offer so many benefits to homeowners: slower traffic on the streets, improves air quality. encourages walkability, blocks wind and noise and so many others. Reach out to Imagine Grinnell today if you experienced road reconstruction the previous 2 years. Certain areas are eligible for a [...]
April 5, 2025 When you properly recycle your old devices, you reduce e-waste, conserve valuable resources, and protect our planet. It’s a simple step toward a sustainable, circular economy where materials are reused and waste is minimized. Let’s keep our environment clean and green—one gadget at a time! It's that time of year! Start gathering [...]
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 [...]
March 18, 225 Imagine Grinnell is expanding soft trails around Arbor Lake and working to improve Marvin Garden—but we need your help! Your support keeps our gardens and trails accessible for all. Donate today to make a lasting impact: https://www.imaginegrinnell.org/support #ImagineGrinnell #ExploreGrinnell
March 13, 2025 For 40 years, Imagine Grinnell has been making our community greener, healthier, and more vibrant. From planting trees and building trails to growing a bike-friendly culture, we’re committed to sustainability and outdoor recreation. Help us continue this legacy! Your donation supports projects that make Grinnell a better place to live, work, and [...]
March 3, 2025 The Marvin Giving Garden provides fresh, free produce for anyone in need. This year, we’re creating an inclusive gathering space with a new shelter—help us bring this project to life! More details coming soon!
February 17, 2025 The city of Grinnell has a master parks survey available for anyone in the Grinnell community. This is a long-range strategy to help the city assess, improve, and strategically grow its recreational amenities and programs. Do you have a favorite park in Grinnell? Is it missing something that keeps it [...]
