June 27, 2024 THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club closing ceremonies and the 30 year anniversary celebration of Ahrens Park! We couldn’t have asked for a better community to celebrate with. A big THANK YOU to the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club for partnering with us, and [...]
June 19, 2024 Mark your calendars! Join us for a fabulous Ladies Night Out fundraiser on June 26th at AnnaKayte’s Boutique in Grinnell. Celebrate women, support SHE Counts and Anna Kaytes, and help send a 4th grade student to Tri-T camp! Enjoy shopping, light bites, and great company for a wonderful cause. Don’t miss [...]
June 5, 2024 Picture taken on August 18, 1994 during the dedication of the Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park. Individuals shown include the late Claude W. Ahrens, Governor Terry Brandstad, the late Mayor Robert "Bob" Anderson, the late President of Grinnell College Pamela Ferguson, Chris Nolte, and members of the National Parks and Recreation Association from [...]
May 28, 2024 Honoring 25 Years of Service: Meet Shane Gosselink, Ahrens Park Facilities Manager We are thrilled to announce Shane Gosselink's 25th anniversary as the Facilities Manager of Ahrens Park! For a quarter of a century, Shane has been dedicated to the park, ensuring that it remains a beautiful, safe, and welcoming place for [...]
May 14, 2024 The Grinnell Historical Museum is delighted to announce three significant contributions totaling $120,000 from valued partners committed to preserving and promoting the rich history of Grinnell. Since 1965, the Grinnell Historical Museum has been a pillar of cultural preservation and education, showcasing the rich heritage and colorful stories that have shaped the [...]
May 9, 2024 The Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K fun run are set to return on Saturday, June 8, 2024, starting from Central Park in Grinnell. This annual event, organized by Imagine Grinnell, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and sustainability initiatives, promises an exciting day of outdoor activities for all ages. [...]
May 1, 2024 The JPK fund is a resource for anyone in the community who is seeking mental health counseling and needs assistance with the costs. Send us a DM or talk with your provider today! Help us as we help those seeking mental health counseling. To learn more, see our website -> https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental.../
April 30, 2024 Organizations working across the country to improve the wellbeing of K-12 students and young people were invited to nominate their program to be considered for the 2024 Harkin on Wellness Designation. The Harkin Institute announced P.O.W.E.R. Kids, a partner program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, was selected as [...]
April 25, 2024 Alliant Energy, with four Grinnell community partners, has broken ground on multiple adjacent solar projects that will total five megawatts (MW), at the new Grinnell Solar Park in Western Grinnell south of Sixth Ave. on the site locally known as the former RC Industries location. Alliant Energy will own, operate and [...]
April 19, 2024 SHE Counts had an amazing period product collection for 2024! Thank you to all who donated. We collected: ->8 menstrual cups ->1,406 liners ->2,494 pads ->2,797 tampons All to be donated to the MICA pantry, the Drake Community Library Food Cupboard, and the Grinnell-Newburg Middle and High School. [...]
