Annual Cross Country Meets at Ahrens Park
September 9, 2025 Annual Grinnell Middle School and Grinnell High School cross country meets brought the energy to Ahrens Park tonight!
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Music Builds Self-Confidence
September 8, 2025 Whether it's performing in a school concert or singing along with friends, music gives kids a chance to shine. Learning an instrument or mastering a new song builds self-confidence and pride in their accomplishments. From school stress to social challenges, music also gives youth a safe, healthy outlet to express themselves. Whether [...]
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Financial assistance available for marriage counseling
September 7, 2025 The STRONG foundation works to keep families together. Reach out today to learn more about how we can help offset the costs of marriage counseling.
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Volunteer for SHE Counts
August 29, 2025 Has SHE Counts impacted you or someone you know? Whether it’s receiving a scholarship, participating in Math Club, or donating period products—your story matters. We’re always looking for community members to help with our Math Club, period product drives, or special events. Whether you're a business owner, parent, student, or neighbor—you can [...]
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Imagine Grinnell Celebrates 40 Years of Growing a Healthier, Greener and more Sustainable Community
August 26, 2025 Community invited to anniversary celebration on September 7 at Marvin Garden! Imagine Grinnell, a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, dedicated to creating a healthier and greener community, is marking its 40th anniversary with a community celebration on Sunday, September 7, from 12–3 p.m. at Marvin Garden (600 Marvin [...]
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Updated Service Provider List
August 21, 2025 Not sure where to begin when it comes to finding mental health support in Grinnell? The Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium is here to help find a local provider — whether it's therapy, crisis care, or referrals. Send us a message or visit our website to get started. Or see the info [...]
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Free Packets of Garden Seeds in Little Libraries Around Grinnell
August 19, 2025 More seeds have been delivered to the Little Libraries! Check them out at these Giving Garden locations: Merrill Park Bailey Park Marvin Garden
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Grinnell Food Coalition Launches New “Seed Grant” to Support Local Food Access Efforts
August 15, 2025 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Seed Grant program—a pilot funding opportunity designed to strengthen food access in Grinnell and throughout Poweshiek County. The Seed Grant offers flexible funding to support food programs addressing urgent challenges or filling short-term gaps in service. Applications are [...]
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Looking Ahead: Fall Volunteers Needed!
August 6, 2025 Planning ahead? So are we! POWER Kids is already gearing up for fall activities and we’d love to have YOU involved. From helping with Mileage Club to reading to our students, volunteers make it all possible. Flexible schedules Fun atmosphere Impactful experience Interested? Email us at jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org to sign up! #VolunteerWithUs #POWERKids [...]
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Local Hunger by the Numbers
August 1, 2025 Did you know? 1 in 3 students in our school district qualify for free or reduced lunch. For many, school meals are their most reliable source of food. That’s why Tiger Packs sends home over 250 weekend food bags every week—ensuring kids don’t go hungry when school isn’t in session. Together, we’re [...]