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 29, 2025 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is calling on the community to take immediate action in response to the anticipated suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP supports food purchases for qualified families in Iowa. Funding for the program has decreased [...]
October 27, 2025 Foundations associated with Ahrens Park in early 2025 announced a gift of a portion of Ahrens Park to the school district as the site of the new elementary school if the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy vote passed in March. The voters approved the levy, and negotiations on the gift began. School [...]
October 27, 2025 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 2025 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools in Poweshiek County. This annual [...]
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 [...]
October 22, 2025 Meet the team of the Grinnell Empowerment Center! Community Connect Event Thursday, Oct. 23 310 6th Ave.
October 18, 2025 It was a beautiful fall day for today's 5th Annual Trunk or Treat at Ahrens Park. Thank you all for participating and enjoying the fun!
October 17, 2025 "The Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation do so much for the Grinnell community that sometimes it’s hard to keep it all straight. Julie Gosselink, Nicole Brua-Behrens, and Allison Maurer joined us this week to share updates about their current initiatives and their We Give campaign." - [...]
October 16, 2025 From pantries to meal programs, so many partners are working hard to ensure no one in our community goes hungry. GFC serves as a connector, bringing these organizations (and caring community members!) together to support food access for all. GFC awarded Harvest Grants in 2025 to three local organizations—funding projects that keep [...]
October 15, 2025 Join S.H.E. Counts on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 PM for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Grinnell Craft Brewhouse! Grab your friends, form a team, and test your knowledge while supporting a great cause. A portion of drink sales that night will benefit S.H.E. Counts initiatives, including our 1st Gen Scholarship—helping [...]
