As cooler weather approaches and many households begin thinking about rising energy costs, Imagine Grinnell is encouraging local residents to take a closer look at their homes with Home Energy Toolkits and Radon Detection Kits, both available for checkout at Drake Community Library. Imagine Grinnell’s Home Energy Toolkit program provides residents with practical tools and [...]
August 9, 2026 It's harvest season and we're celebrating! Join Imagine Grinnell on Sunday, Sept. 13th from 12-3PM at Marvin Garden Patio (Marvin Avenue just east of Arbor Lake) Food, music, yard games, and gravel bikes to test out on the trails Bring a side to share, BYOB!
April 27, 2026 The Prairie Burn 100 Gravel Bike Ride and Fun Run returns on Saturday, June 6, bringing exciting updates, new route options, and a full day of community activities to Grinnell. This year’s event introduces all-new gravel routes and a shift from miles to kilometers, offering participants fresh [...]
April 8, 2026 Imagine Grinnell will host its next Free Tree Distribution on Friday, May 15, offering a variety of fruit trees and shade trees to residents across Poweshiek County. The initiative is part of Imagine Grinnell’s ongoing work to support a healthier environment and expand tree canopy across the community. Fruit trees will be [...]
March 24, 2026 Your gift can go twice as far! The Imagine Grinnell Board will match all Annual Appeal donations dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500. That means your support for: TreeCorps Prairie Burn & Bike Share Marvin Giving Garden Trail Team Energy Efficiency initiatives …will have double the impact. Help us continue 40+ years of [...]
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 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 [...]
February 4, 2026 In 2025, Imagine Grinnell’s Energy Efficiency Program loaned out 17 home energy kits through the Drake Community Library. These kits help local households save money, reduce energy use, and stay comfortable through Iowa’s weather seasons. Stop by the Library and check one out today! A huge thanks to everyone doing their part [...]
January 27, 2026 From event planning, fundraising, and trail work to bike share support and community outreach — our board showed up in a big way this year. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, dedication, and passion for Grinnell’s future.
January 19, 2026 We loaned out 60 bikes to community members, visitors, and families exploring Grinnell. Thank you to everyone who hopped on a bike, enjoyed our trails, and supported Imagine Grinnell’s mission of active, sustainable transportation. Here’s to even more rides in the year ahead!
