Russ Crawford Announces Run for Mayor of Grinnell
Grinnell, IA — Russ Crawford, a lifelong Grinnellian, announces his candidacy for Mayor of Grinnell in the November 4 election. With decades of service to the community and a deep commitment to the people of Grinnell, Crawford is running to continue building a strong, united, and vibrant town where all current residents can thrive, and […]
Welcome to Los Angeles! The City of Stars Shined Bright for Iowa’s 2024 Milken Educator Award Recipient
Lowell Milken presents $25,000 cash prize to Holly Hunter at red carpet ceremony Santa Monica, Calif., (Apr. 22, 2025) — Hailing from across the country, the 2024 class of Milken Educator Awardrecipients traveled to Los Angeles to attend the national Milken Educator Awards Forum held at UCLA April 1-3. Meeting one another for the first time, the […]
100 + People Who Care – Grinnell to Meet April 22
100 + People Who Care – Grinnell to Meet April 22 The regular quarterly meeting of 100 + People Who Care – Grinnell will be Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the parish center at St. Mary Church, 1002 Broad Street, in Grinnell, and is scheduled to last no […]
Preserving the Past, Building the Future
Much like other facets of life, buildings need to adapt as society changes. In the case of the Beyer building in downtown Grinnell, conditions had declined almost to the point of no return. Thanks to a new partnership involving Craig Cooper, Dick Knapp ’76, the late Bob Hamilton and Rachel Bly ’93, the Beyer building […]
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Celebrates 2025 Great Iowa Nurses
(GRINNELL, IA – March 18, 2025) UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is honored to announce three nurses, Kari Klein, BSN, RN, GRMC obstetrics (OB); Robin Mann, RN at Montezuma Medical Clinic; and Michelle Moore, RN, GRMC OB, have been named to the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses list. This prestigious award annually recognizes nurses at healthcare organizations […]
Care Initiatives Hospice Hosts Educational Event at Drake Community Library
Care Initiatives Hospice, a trusted local hospice provider based in West Des Moines, invites the community to an educational event at Drake Community Library on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 11:00 am in the Community Room. This event is designed to raise awareness about the essential role hospice care plays in supporting individuals and families […]
Dialogue Across Differences Community Gathering
Dialogue Across Difference Community Gathering The Grinnell ALLiance, an organization dedicated to building a more welcoming Grinnell for all, announces plans for a transformative two-day Dialogue Across Difference Community Gathering from 9 am – 4 pm on Saturday, March 29 and 1 – 4 pm on Sunday, March 30 at Iowa Valley Community College. The event is […]
Textiles: Basket Weaving
03/05/2025 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM CT Admission Location Stew Makerspace927 Broad StGrinnell, IA 50112United States of AmericaRoom Number: Studio A Description WHERE: Stew Makerspace Studio A (front room)WHEN: Wednesday, March 5th 6:00 PM 8:00 PMINSTRUCTOR: Mariposa CondronAGES: 11+FEE: $10 (may pay with cash at the door if spots are available that day) Learn how to […]
Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors Visit American Brawn Charity
Ambassadors visited the American Brawn Charity Solace Center yesterday to celebrate their first anniversary. The Solace Center offers a supportive community space originally intended for veterans and first responders but its participant base has quickly expanded to anyone looking for solace. The group meets every Thursday on the third floor of the Masonic Lodge from […]
$10 Million Gift to Support Faculty and Curricular Excellence, Scholarships
Grinnell College announced today that a $10 million estate gift from the Robert N. Noyce Trust will establish an endowed chair in computer science, a fund for curricular development, an endowed scholarship, and an endowed fund for scientific equipment, as well as support the Pioneer Fund, which addresses the College’s most pressing needs. “As one […]
