For more than three decades, Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park has served as a place for children to play, families to gather, athletes to compete and the community to come together. A new independent economic impact assessment now demonstrates just how far that impact reaches: Ahrens Park generates an estimated $17.3 million in annual economic output in [...]
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the annual We GIVE 2026 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, conservation, children, and schools in Poweshiek County. This annual campaign connects caring [...]
By working together, the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation strive to complement one another, rather than compete with the goal to enhance our local communities.
As cooler weather approaches and many households begin thinking about rising energy costs, Imagine Grinnell is encouraging local residents to take a closer look at their homes with Home Energy Toolkits and Radon Detection Kits, both available for checkout at Drake Community Library. Imagine Grinnell’s Home Energy Toolkit program provides residents with practical tools and [...]
The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) has awarded $16,500 in Harvest Grants to four organizations working to strengthen food access and support local food systems in the Poweshiek County area. GFC received four applications for this grant cycle and was able to fully or partially fund all four requests. The 2026 Harvest Grant recipients are: East [...]
The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) is pleased to co-host the next Poweshiek Area Nonprofit Gathering (PANG) session with the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation on Wednesday, October 14, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. at the Katherine Howell Weingart Civic Innovation Pavilion. The October session will feature Shannon Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, CPA, and Controller [...]
(Re-post from the Grinnell-Community School District) Exciting progress continues on our new Grinnell-Newburg elementary school! As of Friday afternoon, 13 wall panels were in place, and there is much more to come this week! It is pretty incredible to watch this building begin to take shape right before our eyes. Each wall that goes [...]
The annual Kites Over Grinnell is taking place on Saturday, September 26th. @Ahrens Park South Ball Diamonds From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. FREE FAMILY EVENT. FREE Lunch - Hotdog, Chips & Water All Kites will be Colored & Assembled at the Event Lily Mae Anthem at Noon! DJ Ben Latimer Police Car, Fire [...]
(Written by Grinnell College) The Grinnell Gathers series was inspired by local resident Rieslynn Goetzinger. As she wrapped up her senior year of high school, Goetzinger wanted to share the impact her involvement in the Rotary Club of Grinnell had on her experience as a student and introduce other students and community members to [...]
Join the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium and Park Run for Move for Your Mind, a community walk/run focused on mental health, wellness, and connection. Saturday, October 3 9:00 a.m. Ahrens Park, Grinnell Whether you walk, run, or simply come to move at your own pace, everyone is welcome!
