June 9, 2025 Even though the games got rained out, oh what a night! It was fun to see all of the Tiger Baseball and Softball Club players gathered to kick off the season at Ahrens Park!
June 3, 2025 Grinnell College students partnered with local organizations to pitch innovative, community-focused solutions as part of the annual SPARK Challenge. Two teams were awarded $4,000 each to implement projects supporting early childhood literacy and food access through community gardens. During the last week of April, four student teams pitched innovative, community-centered projects [...]
June 5, 2025 SHE Counts is proud to award a 1st Generation Scholarship to a graduating female student at Grinnell High School who will be the first in her family to attend college. Congratulations to this year’s recipient. We are so proud of you! This scholarship helps open doors and break barriers—because we believe every [...]
June 4, 2025 If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with rent or utility payments, the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund (PHAF) may be able to help. We provide direct financial assistance to landlords and utility companies to help individuals and families stay in their homes. How It Works: Assistance is handled [...]
June 3, 2025 A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the Empowerment Command Center and Affordable Housing Project in Grinnell recently. Located at 306 Sixth Ave., Grinnell, the ECC, which is slated to open later this month, is located in the former Olmstead Sweet Treats location. The Empowerment Command Center is a portion of a [...]
May 30, 2025 Melissa and Jennifer from the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation joined our friends Nicole and Amy from the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation at the New Resident Welcome event hosted by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce last night! It was wonderful evening connecting with new faces and sharing more about the [...]
May 29, 2025 Join Us for the June Grinnell Food Coalition Community Partner Meeting! Connect with others dedicated to strengthening our local food system. Share ideas, exchange information, and build meaningful relationships with community members and organizations working to improve food access and sustainability. June 4th, 2025 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Claude W. & [...]
May 12, 2025 We are approaching a month out from the Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K/3K Fun Run and Prairie Burn HQ is ready for you! June 14 is the date this year and we can’t wait to see you! Whether you are riding gravel or running we are still accepting registrations, [...]
May 8, 2025 Thinking about going solar? The Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek program is a great way to learn more! If you are a property owner in Jasper or Poweshiek County, you can attend a free Solar Power Hour either in person or by Zoom to learn more about the program and it can [...]
May 7, 2025 Did you know math is everywhere? From baking to budgeting, measuring to coding—math skills help us every day. In Math Club, we empower girls to see how math connects to their lives and future careers! Encourage a young girl to explore math today—because when she counts, SHE Counts! #MathMatters #GirlsCanDoAnything #EmpowerHer
