September 16, 2026 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, [...]
September 14, 2026 (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 [...]
September 1, 2026 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! [...]
August 11, 2026 It is exciting to see the progress continuing at the site of our new elementary school. The latest drone footage gives us a great look at how much the site is beginning to take shape. Work continues on foundations and footings throughout the building footprint, along with underground utility and electrical [...]
August 10, 2026 A moderated panel discussion highlighting the work of direct service providers across Poweshiek County will be held in the Caulkins Community Room at Drake Community Library (930 Park St) on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon-1:30 p.m. Featuring representatives from the Grinnell Housing Authority, Mid-Iowa Community Action - MICA, the Empowerment Center, [...]
August 9, 2026 It's harvest season and we're celebrating! Join Imagine Grinnell on Sunday, Sept. 13th from 12-3PM at Marvin Garden Patio (Marvin Avenue just east of Arbor Lake) Food, music, yard games, and gravel bikes to test out on the trails Bring a side to share, BYOB!
July 26, 2026 A rare piece of Grinnell history has found a new home at the Foundation offices at Ahrens Park. Manufactured by Miracle Equipment Company in Grinnell, Iowa, this vintage carousel is a reminder of the innovation and craftsmanship that made Miracle a nationally recognized name. Originally designed in the 1970s and 1980s [...]
July 21, 2026 Today, we proudly celebrate Julie Gosselink and 25 years of extraordinary leadership with the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation. Serving as President, CEO, and Chair of the Foundation, as well as Assistant Treasurer of the Ahrens Park Foundation, Julie has devoted her career to strengthening our community through philanthropy, collaboration, [...]
July 10, 2026 The Grinnell Food Coalition is now accepting applications for the next round of Harvest Grants! The Harvest Grant supports existing programs, projects, and new initiatives that address food insecurity and strengthen local food systems in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, and surrounding communities. Request up to $5,000 Applications are open July 10 – August [...]
June 29, 2026 Grinnell parkrun in Ahrens Park draws runners & walkers of all ages Whether walking or running, everyone is welcome to join the parkrun every Saturday in Ahrens Park. Runners and walkers gather to begin the 5K course at 8 a.m. each Saturday behind the Ahrens Family Center building. The Grinnell parkrun, now [...]
