If your marriage is having problems, do not wait too long to seek professional help. Marriage counseling (also called couples therapy) can be very effective, especially if couples seek it out sooner rather than later. Read more here... https://www.verywellmind.com/does-marriage-counseling-work-2300428
August 6, 2020 Thank you to everyone who placed a bid on a quilt. All 16 quilts received bids and $2605 was raised for the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund!
August 5, 2020 Governor Reynolds has allocated federal CARES Act funds to assist Iowans who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 and may be facing housing hardships. This program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Read more at.. https://www.iowafinance.com/covid-19-iowa-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-.program/?fbclid=IwAR0_fAp-TF0f2LuxzLMbYuh EmK9-v2KHk10Q9HhgpqNnXyf4piVu3bJypLM
August 3, 2020 Following Imagine Grinnell’s mission to create healthier people and a healthier environment in Grinnell, the local nonprofit has set out to support a new initiative: Plate to Plant. This community compost initiative aims to reduce the city’s landfill waste while simultaneously creating nutrient-rich soil. Bella Kugel and Sage Kaplan-Goland, two recent [...]
July 7, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic reached Iowa in March and emergency closures triggered unemployment, Grinnell residents began discussing how they could help fellow townspeople in need. Those discussions quickly resulted in formation of the Grinnell Food Coalition, a public-private church partnership which is now regularly providing vouchers and information to people who [...]
July 3, 2020 Grinnell received a visit at the offices of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation on June 22, from Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg. Reynolds said she had read of the Grinnell Food Coalition and wanted to hear about it first-hand. The state officials heard Grinnellians describing how [...]
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July 1, 2020 Are you worried about your grocery bill and need some extra help this month? Reach out for help by filling out the survey online https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/local-resources/, calling 641-236-5518, ext. 109 or emailing localresources@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gfc_resource_guide_web.pdf
July 1, 2020 Marvin Garden has a fun addition to help identify plants and herbs! Stop by and see the cute painted rocks. Marvin Garden is located east of Arbor Lake on Marvin Ave.
