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 […]
Chamber Ambassadors welcomed new member 606 Stagecoach LLC
Ambassadors welcomed new member 606 Stagecoach LLC today. Craig Cooper and his partner Barb Arlint invested in building this large commercial condo facility (located behind the Super 8 ) last year and now have spaces available for purchase and rent. This project is a long time coming after Craig saw a similar building in another […]
Grinnell Farmers Market Opens Vendor Application for 2024 Season
GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Farmers Market has opened its application process for the 2024 season! Market will kick off Thursday, May 9 from 3-6 PM and Saturday, May 11 from 10 AM-Noon and will run until October 17 and 19 at the corner of Fourth Ave & Broad Street, around Central Park. Vendors interested […]
Announcing Steve Langerud’s Retirement and Kellie McGriff’s Promotion as Mayflower Community Executive Director
Grinnell, Iowa – Following five years as the Executive Director of Mayflower Homes, Inc. Steve Langerud has retired and transitioned the role to Kellie McGriff, BSN, NHA effective October 10, 2023. In addition to Executive Director, McGriff will continue her current role as Nursing Home Administrator. During his tenure, Langerud utilized his experience as a trusted […]
