$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 […]
“The Greatest Talk About Central Iowa Commerce (and Other Stuff) Ever Given By a T-Shirt Salesman!”
“The Greatest Talk About Central Iowa Commerce (and Other Stuff) Ever Given By a T-Shirt Salesman!” We’re thrilled to introduce our 2025 Annual Celebration guest speaker, Mike Draper owner of RAYGUNshirts! Hear from Mike on Wednesday, March 4 as part of the evening’s festivities. Mike Draper is the founder and owner of RAYGUN. RAYGUN has […]
VOTED – PPEL LEVY INFORMATION
Grinnell High School – GNCSD Want more information about the Voted-PPEL Levy? Check out this website for general information, charts, and various calculators. Please remember to vote on March 4th! https://sites.google.com/grinnell…/ppel-calculator/home…
Paws and Purpose: Grinnell College Students Partner with PALS
Sarah Barks, senior director of the STEM Career Communities and analytics in the CLS and Neko. Students at Grinnell College have been putting their passion for animals into action through a collaboration with the Poweshiek Animal League Shelter(PALS), a local nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals. In partnership with PALS, Grinnell students have been socializing […]
Ahrens Park Foundation Announces Generous Land Donation for New School in Grinnell, Iowa
Ahrens Park Foundation Announces Generous Land Donation for New School in Grinnell, Iowa The Ahrens Park Foundation is pleased to announce a significant and generous gift of land in Grinnell, Iowa, intended for the construction of a new combined elementary school. As well, this gift will afford the relocation of the Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools district’s […]
Grinnell Elementary Teacher Surprised with Prestigious, National Milken Educator Award – and $25,000!
Grinnell Elementary Teacher Surprised with Prestigious, National Milken Educator Award – and $25,000! Holly Hunter is the only educator in Iowa to receive the Award this season Grinnell, Iowa (January 16, 2025) — A schoolwide assembly took a surprising turn this morning at Davis Elementary School when the Milken Educator Awards team took the stage to share some […]
Ballet Des Moines to Perform in Grinnell
In honor of National Ballet Day, we’re happy to share that Grinnell College is bringing Ballet Des Moines to Grinnell! The performance will be at the Grinnell High School auditorium on February 20 at 7:00 pm, featuring live music from the Aizuri Quartet! Ticket link in the comments or at www.balletdesmoines.org/see-the-music. This program is otherwise […]
Prairie Burn 100 Returns with Live Music and Exciting Updates for 2024 Event
Grinnell, Iowa – The Prairie Burn 100 gravel bike ride and 5K fun run are set to return on Saturday, June 8, 2024, starting from Central Park in Grinnell. This annual event, organized by Imagine Grinnell, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and sustainability initiatives, promises an exciting day of outdoor activities for all ages. […]
Groundbreaking of The Stella Townhomes Development this Thursday
On Thursday, April 25th, North Arrow Partners, will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at 1236 Bliss St. in Grinnell, IA. Join in this celebration of the development of The Stella Townhomes. City Mayor Dan Agnew will be in attendance. Representatives from North Arrow Partners & the Iowa Finance Authority will offer comments on […]
E CYCLE – Electronic Recycling Event
If you’ve got old TVs, phones, computers, gaming systems and more that you aren’t using, bring them to the E-Cycle event this Saturday April 20th from 8 AM – Noon at 2021 6th Ave. This event is a partnership between MCG – Mahaska Communication Group, Imagine Grinnell Foundation, Bayer Crop Science and Grinnell College. To […]
