March 4, 2026 Music encourages physical activity and exercise, helping children stay active and healthy. From dancing to jumping, music gets kids moving! Group music activities teach children cooperation, teamwork, and empathy. Making music together helps kids connect with others and build strong social bonds. #HealthyKids #vosburgmusicfund
March 2, 2026 Have you heard? There is a new option for food access. Located at the covered entrance of Drake Community Library. Check out the Community Fridge is you are in need of food. No questions asked. If you are interested in donating to help support the Grinnell Community Fridge please read the [...]
March 2, 2026 We’re collecting pads, liners, tampons, and menstrual cups to support women and girls in our community. Access to period products matters—and together, we can help. Drop-off locations: • Prairie Fire Gymnastics • Steppin' Out Dance Studio • Michelle's Dance Studio • Cleanfoodfix • Postels Health Park • Vivarium Coffeeshop (Montezuma) • [...]
February 25, 2025 Bids open this month, construction is anticipated this spring, and facility transitions take shape. The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District is pleased to share important updates on the new elementary school project as activity begins to increase in the Ahrens Park area. The District has received the signed subdivision documents, marking another [...]
February 24, 2026 Ahrens Park on the east side of Grinnell has been selected for a weekly five-kilometer community walk/run that occurs at thousands of sites around the world. Ahrens Park will be one of the smallest U.S. places to host a parkrun when it formally launches on April 4. parkrun was founded near London, [...]
February 23, 2026 The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium is proud to announce the launch of the Karen Phillips Mental Health Impact Grant, a new mini-grant program created to honor Karen Phillips’ legacy and commitment to strengthening mental health in Poweshiek County. The Karen Phillips Mental Health Impact Grant empowers local schools, youth groups, [...]
February 19, 2026 Did you know? In Poweshiek County residents report 5.1 days feeling mentally unhealthy. It's time to prioritize your mental health. The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium works to remove barriers — including cost — so individuals and families can access the counseling and support they need. Through programs like the JPK [...]
February 17, 2026 Every other week, Tiger Packs partners with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to provide a nutritious, well-rounded weekend food package for students. These thoughtfully packed bags help ensure kids have reliable meals when school isn’t in session. A big thank you to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank for helping fuel our [...]
February 12, 2026 A big shout out to the volunteers who helped with our POWER Kids activities for 1st graders at Bailey Park Elementary School and Fairview Elementary - Grinnell Newburg School District Stories about nutrition Fun exercises and relay races Sampled honeydew and canteloupe Thank you to our amazing volunteers at POWER Kids! We couldn’t [...]
February 11, 2026 Thanks to our volunteers, partners, and supporters, we accomplished so much together: 60 bikes loaned through Grinnell Bike Share 17 Energy Efficiency Kits checked out 1,175 miles logged in our weekly gravel rides 464 bike helmets distributed to area 4th graders 38 varieties planted and harvested at Marvin Garden 308 participants [...]
