Painting Grinnell by Karen Cooper Meet the Artist Saturday!
Painting Grinnell by Karen CooperMeet the Artist Saturday! Saturday, August 27 | Stewart Gallery | 10am-12pm Gallery visitors will have an extra chance to meet artist Karen Cooper and chat with her about her exhibit, Painting Grinnell, this Saturday, August 27, from 10am-12pm! As a reminder, the opening reception is Thursday, August 25, from 5:30-7pm. Karen will give an artist […]
Grinnell Lions Ag Day Winners
What a great day yesterday for the Grinnell Lions Ag Appreciation Day. Congratulations to our Ag Business Humphrey Sweet Corn and our farm family the Marvin Lacaeyse family. Thank you to the community for supporting the Grinnell Lions and also for celebrating Agriculture.
Nursing Administration Promotions at St. Francis Manor
(Grinnell, IA – July 29, 2022) Three St. Francis Manor nursing staff members have been promoted effective July 24. Kory Probasco has been named Director of Nursing (DON) after serving as Assistant Director of Nursing since February of 2021. Kayla Lint is serving as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in addition to continuing as home healthcare director. […]
Kites Over Grinnell September 24
Kites over Grinnell will be held September 24, 2022 from 10:00 am-4:00 Pm at Ahrens Park. Free food, games, spectacular kite flying and family fun! Keep an eye out for further details in the coming weeks.
Joe Tuggle Lacina Named Iowa Artist Fellow
GRINNELL, Iowa — Joe Tuggle Lacina, Grinnell College studio art technical assistant, has been named an Iowa Artist Fellow for fiscal year 2023. Tuggle Lacina is one of five fellows selected. This annual competitive fellowship supports Iowa artists, filmmakers, musicians, and creative writers who demonstrate exceptional creativity and a commitment to advancing their artistic practices at […]
11,658! The Magic Number?
Could it be that 11,658 is the magic number? Well, I’m not sure about that, but it is the number of applications Grinnell College received for the Class of 2026. Making just 1,073 offers for admission – an acceptance rate of 9.2% – it makes this years’ incoming class one of the most selective in […]
Healthiest State Annual Walk
Mark your calendars for the Healthiest State Initiative’s Annual Walk on Wednesday, October 5th! Ahrens Park will be hosting a community walk once again at 1:00pm. Grab your co-workers, friends, and family for a 30 min walk around the park! Here is the link to register on our personal walk page: http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/walk-details/5263/
Receives 2022 “Leave It Better Than You Found” Award
The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation announced today that Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium – JPK Fund will receive the 2022 “Leave It Better Than You Found It” award, which annually honors individuals, groups or organizations that make a difference in Grinnell and surrounding communities. “We are pleased to recognize the work of the […]
Ridiculous Day
Ridiculous Day will be Saturday, July 23 beginning at 8am. Main Street will be closed between 4th and 5th Avenue. Special thanks to Cassie Wherry, Pioneer Bookshop, and JoAnn Fynaardt, Giggles & Bows, for coordinating this year’s Ridiculous Day! If your business is interested in participating, please reach out to them ASAP. You can email […]
Grinnell Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade Pictures by J. o. Parker.
Click HERE for pictures of the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce 2022 4th of July Parade taken by Our Grinnell professional photographer and news reporter J. o. Parker.
