January 14, 2026 The Prairie Burn 100 brought together 308 participants for an unforgettable day of gravel biking, running, music, food, and community fun. Thank you to our volunteers, supporters, partners, and every athlete who showed up and made the day so special. Sign up is NOW open for this year! June 6, 2026. ->Register [...]
January 5, 2026 Our weekly Imagine Grinnell gravel ride crew put in 1,175 miles this year exploring the beautiful gravel roads in and around Grinnell. Huge thank you to all who showed up, pedaled, encouraged one another, and made Tuesday rides the highlight of our week. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.imaginegrinnell.org/
January 2, 2026 With the help of amazing volunteers and Imagine Grinnell, we planted, maintained, and harvested 38 different varieties of produce, flowers, and herbs. Thank you to everyone who dug in, watered, weeded, and helped Marvin Garden thrive!
December 30, 2025 Imagine Grinnell partnered with UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center to donate bike helmets to area students! To learn more about our programs: https://www.imaginegrinnell.org/
December 16, 2026 Our Imagine Grinnell Trail Team volunteers built 2 miles of soft trail this year, expanding opportunities for walking, running, and biking in Grinnell. Huge gratitude to our hardworking volunteers who show up month after month to build something lasting for the whole community. Learn more at our website: https://www.imaginegrinnell.org/
December 10, 2025 Imagine Grinnell was busy planting and distributing trees this year! In the spring we were able to partner with the City of Grinnell and plant trees where road reconstruction occurred and then in the Fall we planted an additional 100 trees. To learn more about our programs, check out the Imagine Grinnell [...]
November 10, 2025 As colder weather approaches, Imagine Grinnell is once again helping local residents save energy and lower utility bills by expanding and restocking the Home Energy Toolkits available for check-out at Drake Community Library. Originally launched in 2009, the Home Energy Toolkit program offers practical tools and easy-to-follow instructions that empower residents to [...]
November 7, 2025 Lace up your running shoes or grab your bike helmet — the annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Gravel Gobbler Bike Ride return to Merrill Park on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, at 8:30 a.m. Hosted by Imagine Grinnell, this favorite community event brings together families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts to [...]
November 3, 2025 A trio of dedicated volunteers has worked over the past two years to create a series of soft trails in Arbor Lake Park. They have just finished a trail segment west of Windsor Manor, completing a perimeter trail entirely around the park, and they plan to work on a trail in Summer [...]
October 22, 2025 As the weather cools, small drafts can make a big difference in your energy bill. Check windows and doors for leaks. Add weatherstripping or door sweeps to keep warm air in. Use heavy curtains to block chilly drafts. Want to take the guesswork out of it? Energy efficiency kits are available [...]
