July 1, 2022 Nominations are open for the 2022 “Leave It Better Than You Found It” awards from the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation. All Grinnell area nonprofit, social, civic, fraternal, and community groups making a difference in the local community are eligible to be nominated by the August 1 deadline. The 2022 [...]
June 25, 2022 Beautiful kale ready to go at Marvin Garden. Volunteers meet up twice a week to maintain the garden. Every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. PM us for more details or just show up. Marvin is located on Marvin Ave. west of Los Girasoles.
June 24, 2022 A big shoutout and thank you to those who purchased the mental health awareness police patch. Chief McClelland presented the JPK board with a check for $800!
June 24, 2022 Is your marriage struggling? See how the Strong foundation can help. Keeping families together. Don't wait, reach out for counseling now.
June 22, 2022 Helping the youth of Grinnell learn music. Email us with questions at jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org.
June 17, 2022 Have you found the Bailey Park Garden or Fairview Garden? Both of these gardens are volunteer run by the St. Mary's Service Sunday group. Check them out. Bailey Park garden in on Reed St. by the school building Fairview garden is behind the building
June 17, 2022 Thank you to our Prairie Burn 100 volunteers! It was a success and we could not have done it without you.
June 1, 2022 As we all feel the effects of rising gas and groceries, the MICA food pantry is available 2 times a month and bread and produce are an option anytime. Donations are needed: Pancake Mix and syrup Jelly Ramen Miscellaneous items! Local free meals are continuing this summer! Check out the Blessed [...]
May 27, 2022 The end of 8th grade and hearing from a 1st Generation student about college. So great to see so many kids for the activity and look forward to seeing them in High School. Support women and girls in Poweshiek county by giving to SHE Counts. We offer a 1st Generation scholarship [...]
May 18, 2022 New compost dirt straight from the compost bins at Marvin Garden going onto the beds. Thank you Plate to Plant for your hard work! If you would like to learn about compost pickup in Grinnell send us a message or sign up here: https://bit.ly/3sGvrUl
