May 30, 2025 Melissa and Jennifer from the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation joined our friends Nicole and Amy from the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation at the New Resident Welcome event hosted by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce last night! It was wonderful evening connecting with new faces and sharing more about the [...]
May 29, 2025 Join Us for the June Grinnell Food Coalition Community Partner Meeting! Connect with others dedicated to strengthening our local food system. Share ideas, exchange information, and build meaningful relationships with community members and organizations working to improve food access and sustainability. June 4th, 2025 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Claude W. & [...]
May 12, 2025 We are approaching a month out from the Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K/3K Fun Run and Prairie Burn HQ is ready for you! June 14 is the date this year and we can’t wait to see you! Whether you are riding gravel or running we are still accepting registrations, [...]
May 8, 2025 Thinking about going solar? The Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek program is a great way to learn more! If you are a property owner in Jasper or Poweshiek County, you can attend a free Solar Power Hour either in person or by Zoom to learn more about the program and it can [...]
May 4, 2025 May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to elevate conversations, increase understanding, and reduce stigma. Mental health impacts us all, and no one should have to face it alone. Let’s work together to create a supportive community where everyone feels seen and supported. Seeking help for your mental health is [...]
April 22, 2025 Help us grow a greener Grinnell! Trees offer so many benefits to homeowners: slower traffic on the streets, improves air quality. encourages walkability, blocks wind and noise and so many others. Reach out to Imagine Grinnell today if you experienced road reconstruction the previous 2 years. Certain areas are eligible for a [...]
April 18, 2025 Thank you to Grinnell United Way for their partner grant for 2025! The Poweshiek Housing Assistance fund will be able to help many families and individuals with housing needs. Thank you! To learn more about United Way, visit their website: https://www.grinnellunitedway.org/ To learn more about the P.H.A.F., visit our website: https://154.8a8.myftpupload.com/poweshiek-housing.../ [...]
April 9, 2025 Mileage Club is back this spring, helping K-4th graders stay active and healthy! Each child tracks their miles at noon recess and earns fun rewards at every 5-mile milestone. Want to help? Your donation provides prizes like books, water bottles, and even a Dari Barn ice cream cone! Parents of K-4th graders, [...]
April 7, 2025 Sign up today for the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt this Friday, April 11th at dark! WHO: Toddlers through Age 12 WHERE: North Ahrens Ball Diamonds REGISTER: grinnellrec.activityreg.com or call (641)236-2620 COST: $3.00
April 5, 2025 When you properly recycle your old devices, you reduce e-waste, conserve valuable resources, and protect our planet. It’s a simple step toward a sustainable, circular economy where materials are reused and waste is minimized. Let’s keep our environment clean and green—one gadget at a time! It's that time of year! Start gathering [...]
