April 1, 2024 In case you missed it, Ahrens Park and Grinnell Parks and Recreation hosted the 2nd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29th. 270 kids were registered for the event with 6000 eggs (2000 per field) and 18 grand prizes available to win. To win a grand prize a child [...]
March 29, 2024 Have you started spring cleaning? It's time to recycle your electronics. Bring items such as, monitors, cords, cell phones, TV's, video game systems, stereos, etc. and E-Cycle! ->Sat. April 20 from 8am-12pm The Imagine Grinnell team has also been making plans for this year and we need your help to support [...]
March 12, 2024 S.H.E. Counts (Supporting Helping Empowering Women), Grinnell Mutual, The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce, and Solera are celebrating Women’s History Month with Women + Friends: Women’s History Month Night Out on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, from 10am-8pm. The event is an opportunity for anyone to shop deals at Grinnell retailers, support S.H.E Counts [...]
March 7, 2024 We are thrilled that Jennifer Cogley, our Director of Partner Programs, has been honored with a GRINNtogether Honor Award! The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized Jennifer for her outstanding contributions to our community. The GRINNtogether Awards celebrate those who foster positive collaborations and uplift our community in and around Grinnell. [...]
February 14, 2024 The Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the Michael and Susan Witt Foundation have pledged a combined $40,000 to the Grinnell School of Music to create a teacher workspace in the school’s new building. The workspace will be named in honor of beloved music educators Roger [...]
February 13th, 2024 S.H.E. Counts (Supporting Helping Empowering Women) and the Brooklyn Opera House are kicking off Women’s History Month with an International Women’s Day event on March 1. The event is being held at the Brooklyn Opera House and Michael J. Manatt Community Center in Brooklyn. The day will begin at 8:30am with [...]
February 9th, 2024 At last nights meeting, 100+ People Who Care Grinnell was able to present a Big Check to Jennifer Cogley with the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund, the organization supported at its October meeting. The funds have been used for rent, utility and other housing assistance for those in need in the Grinnell area.
February 1st, 2024 Imagine Grinnell reached the goal of 1000 Trees planted and distributed in 3 years. Looking ahead for 2024, we are transitioning to the TreeCorps and will continue to share education with the community and plant more trees! ->You can help by giving to Imagine Grinnell. -> https://ahrensfamfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund...
January 30th, 2024 Thank you Latitude Signage + Design for listing Ahrens Park as a favorite for Outdoor History Signage. It's our favorite too! For full story visit: https://www.latitudesignage.com/.../favorite...
January 30th, 2024 Free training session for all first responders and mental health liaisons! Be sure to email by Feb. 19 to attend: [email protected]
