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18 07, 2025

Serving the Community Meal with Purpose

2025-07-21T15:35:08-06:00July 18th, 2025|Foundation News|

July 18, 2025 Our team from the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation had the honor of serving at the Grinnell Community Meal. We’re always looking for ways to leave it better—and this is one of our favorites. The Grinnell Community Meal is served weekly at the Grinnell United [...]

15 07, 2025

Vosburg Music Fund makes music education accessible

2025-10-16T11:04:36-06:00July 15th, 2025|Vosburg Music Fund|

July 15, 2025 Learning music teaches kids discipline, patience, and perseverance—skills that last a lifetime. Whether they become lifelong musicians or simply carry a love of music with them, the benefits are long-lasting. Support from the Vosburg Music Fund makes music education accessible, inspiring kids to grow and learn through music. #LifelongLearning #MusicJourney #VosburgMusicFund

10 07, 2025

Free Summer Movies at the Grinnell Strand 3

2025-07-21T15:24:39-06:00July 10th, 2025|Foundation News|

July 10, 2025 The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of the Fridley Free Matinee Series! It's the perfect way to beat the heat and enjoy some family fun. Check out the full schedule and grab your free tickets here: [https://www.fridleytheatres.com/.../summer-movie-series](https://www.fridleytheatres.com/.../summer-movie-series) Don't miss out on this summer tradition! [...]

9 07, 2025

Grinnell Food Coalition Awards Harvest Grants to Local Food Access Programs

2025-07-14T14:56:19-06:00July 9th, 2025|Foundation News, Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Tiger Packs|

July 9, 2025 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC), a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of its most recent Harvest Grant cycle: Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA), Malcom Food Pantry, and Grinnell Farm to Table. Each organization received $3,250 to support their ongoing efforts to improve [...]

2 07, 2025

Strong Foundation Provides Funding Assistance

2025-10-16T11:15:13-06:00July 2nd, 2025|Strong Foundation|

July 2, 2025 We help couples experiencing difficult times in their marriage with financial resources for counseling. Learn more about how we can help today.

1 07, 2025

Fireworks at Ahrens Park – July 4th!

2025-07-02T12:13:47-06:00July 1st, 2025|Ahrens Park Foundation, Foundation News|

July 1, 2025 Mark your calendars and gather your crew — the annual fireworks show at Ahrens Park is happening Friday, July 4th after dusk! Enjoy an evening under the stars Grab dinner from your favorite food trucks Watch the sky light up in celebration of Independence Day! IMPORTANT REMINDER! For everyone’s safety, personal fireworks [...]

23 06, 2025

Prairie Burners enjoy riding, running, summer fun outside

2025-07-02T12:07:50-06:00June 23rd, 2025|Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

June 23, 2025 Imagine Grinnell hosted its sixth annual Prairie Burn 100 event, based in Grinnell’s Central Park, on Saturday, June 14. More than 300 riders and runners participated in the various ride and run options with many more in the park to cheer on the athletes and enjoy food, fellowship and pleasant weather. [...]

13 06, 2025

Giving Gardens Update

2025-06-18T17:14:29-06:00June 13th, 2025|Foundation News, Giving Gardens, Imagine Grinnell|

June 13, 2025 The 3rd graders at Davis Elementary rolled up their sleeves and planted the Davis Giving Garden before the last day of school! There’s no better way to start the morning than June berry picking! You can find fresh picked berries and other seasonal vegetables at the free farm stands at [...]

11 06, 2025

UnityPoint Health – Grinnell and Imagine Grinnell Donate 464 Helmets to Area Third Graders

2025-06-17T20:52:23-06:00June 11th, 2025|Foundation News, Imagine Grinnell|

June 11, 2025 UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Foundation and Imagine Grinnell recently teamed up to promote health, wellness and safety by donating and fitting 464 bike helmets for third-grade students in 11 area communities. The bike helmet initiative began years ago in collaboration with Dr. Phil Brooks and Craig Cooper, former [...]

10 06, 2025

June Grinnell Food Coalition Partners Meeting

2025-06-18T15:49:44-06:00June 10th, 2025|Foundation News, Giving Gardens, Grinnell Food Coalition, Tiger Packs|

June 10, 2025 Thanks to everyone who joined our June GFC Community Partners meeting We heard from Ella Mucciolo, who shared deliverables from her practicum with Grinnell Farm to Table—including a network map, resource map, quiz to match people with resources, and a comprehensive resource spreadsheet. Lyn Guinto presented findings from surveys and interviews conducted [...]

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