October 1, 2023 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) will kick off the end of year giving season with their annual “We GIVE” campaign. From October 1 through October 31, GPCF and CDAF are encouraging people across Poweshiek County to unite in supporting a variety of [...]
September 28, 2023 Ahrens Park will soon be home to a new outdoor play and learning addition. The Ahrens Park Foundation (APF) is developing a naturalized Outdoor Play and Learning Environment, located just west of the Ahrens Family Center, which houses the Grinnell Community Early Learning Center. This innovative new space will provide access [...]
September 18, 2023 We are helping middle school students as they begin their band journey! To give to the program and learn more, see our website: ->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/vosburg-music-fund/
September 25, 2023 The Blessed Community Meal at the United Methodist Church is a weekly meal for anyone in need. See the details below -->Thursdays from 5:30-6pm -->916 5th Ave. Enter the Park St. Door -->Call by Wednesday at Noon to reserve your meal, 641-236-3757 or follow the link: https://bit.ly/42wvj9D -->Interested in volunteering or [...]
September 14, 2024 Thank you to our local Farmers market vendors for partnering again with POWER Kids for such a great event at Davis Elementary. 3rd and 4th graders were able to use tickets to purchase baked goods, flowers, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, popcorn and honey.
September 13, 2023 Imagine Grinnell and its 1000 Trees initiative are hosting their fall planting and celebrating the completion of their initiative by planting the 1,000th tree on Saturday, October 14. The 1000th tree will be planted as part of a public event at Merrill Park at 11 AM. The community is invited to attend [...]
August 18, 2023 Read 2 Lead Board members (left to right): Jess Kite, Megan Farrell, Lisha Marsh and Jill Harris Not pictured: Lindsey Altenhofen, Lisa Cirks, Nikki Harter, Jamie McClenathan, Renee Menary, Jennifer Palmer, Lindsey Starrett, Karen Veerhusen-Langerud The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation announced today that Read [...]
August 6, 2023 Looking for local food resources? Check out the guide below
July 19, 2023 Thank you Latitude Signage + Design for the great article and for creating these amazing donor and storyboards so we can share the history of our wonderful park. Amazing work! Come take a walk in the park to see it and learn more! https://www.latitudesignage.com/.../ahrens-park-signage...
July 10, 2023 Julie Gosselink, president, CEO, and chair of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF), was honored recently by her friends, colleagues, and the Iowa Women’s Foundation at the 2023 10th edition of OVATION: A Tribute to Iowa Women and Girls. Serving on numerous local and state boards and committees, Julie is [...]
