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Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Member and New Business in Grinnell.
Today Ambassadors welcomed new member and new business, Paparoni's - Grinnell, Iowa. Mike Beasley and Jim Marino have partnered to start a mobile Italian...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center Announces New President
(GRINNELL, Iowa – April 9, 2024) UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has named David-Paul Cavazos as Rural President for UnityPoint Health...
Imagine Grinnell Announces Spring Tree Distribution
As part of its mission to keep Grinnell vibrant and enhancing sustainability, Imagine Grinnell will host a free tree distribution in May for residents...
The Bucket Course on April 17, entitled “Graphic Storytelling: Medical Comics and the Patient...
We often think of comics as children’s entertainment, but comics can also be a powerful tool to educate and communicate experiences to readers. The...
Meet in the Middle: Where Special Occasions Find Their Perfect Setting at Grinnell College
April 04, 2024
In the heart of Grinnell, surrounded by towering trees and playful squirrels, lie many special places where memories are made. Grinnell College...
How does a book get created? The Bucket Course on April 10, featuring local...
How does a book get created? The Bucket Course on April 10, featuring local author Monique McLay Shore, will explore this question as she...
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...
Grinnell Wealth Management’s Paige Carlson Passes CFP Exam and Promoted to VP
Grinnell, Iowa – Grinnell Wealth Management, a division of Grinnell State Bank, is pleased to announce that Paige Carlson, CFA, CAIA, Financial Planner and...
The April 3 Bucket Course Dr. JR Paulson’s topic “Zombies and Mind Control or...
The April 3 Bucket Course will feature Dr. JR Paulson discussing the topic “Zombies and Mind Control or . . . ‘Is there a...
The March 27 Bucket Course is entitled “The ART of Baby Making.” Professor Josh...
The March 27 Bucket Course is entitled “The ART of Baby Making.” Professor Josh Sandquist, Chair of the Grinnell College Biology Department and of...
Hammond Center for Assisted Living Celebrates 5-year Anniversary
(Grinnell, IA – March 15, 2024) The Hammond Center for Assisted Living celebrated its 5-year anniversary on March 5 with a special party for...
March 20 Bucket Course Presenter | Jim Kessler and “The Green Yard Makeover”
Jim Kessler returns to the Bucket Courses to present the March 20 program entitled “The Green Yard Makeover.”
The Bucket Course will be held in...
Poweshiek County Veterans Affairs Announces Staff Change
Poweshiek County Veterans Affairs Commission Chair Uwe Meyer announced that Russ Schuck has announced his retirement from the position as Executive Director as of...
Author Talk by Monique Shore at Drake Community Library
Photo of Monique Shore and Edith Renfrow Smith
In celebration of Iowa History Month and Women's History Month, Drake Community Library is delighted to host...
Iowa Economic Development Authority and Grinnell Chamber | Unlocking Success Together
We strongly believe in regional collaboration and we also believe in tapping into resources outside of our own community, when possible. We were proud to...
Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors Visit Grinnell’s New EMS Service
Ambassadors learned about the new City EMS service and toured the Fire side of the Public Safety Building today. Grinnell Fire Department Chief Dan...
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Provides $60,000 Grant for Youth Summer Enrichment Programs.
The Grinnell Mutual Group (GMG) Foundation has approved a 3-year, $60,000 grant to support AmeriCorps members serving in five Grinnell youth summer enrichment programs...
Grinnell School of Music Receives $40,000 Gift to Create the Roger & Lisa Henderson...
The Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, and the Michael and Susan Witt Foundation have pledged a combined $40,000...
Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients
Kevin Hosbond, Chad Nath, Finley, Maxwell Mintle, Ethan Walker, and Carson Penyich
One of the ways Grinnell College supports community projects within Grinnell is through...
Grinnell Crossroads Sculpture to Be Moved
Grinnell, Iowa - The Grinnell Crossroads sculpture, which has welcomed visitors and residents at the intersection of Highways 6 and 146 since its installation...
Grinnell State Bank announces Officer Promotions
Grinnell, Iowa – Grinnell State Bank is pleased to announce two officers of the bank who have been promoted: Cigi Muckler – Senior Vice...
Bucket Course 2024 #1 “Becoming Edith Renfrow: Snapshots of an Affirmed Early 20th Century...
The first Bucket Course of 2024 welcomes Grinnell College Professor Tamara Beauboeuf and her presentation “Becoming Edith Renfrow: Snapshots of an Affirmed Early 20th...
Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients: Enhancing Education, Parks, and Fire Safety in the...
L.R.; Kevin Hosbond, Chad Nath, Finley, Maxwell Mintle, Ethan Walker, and Carson Penyich
GRINNELL, Iowa — One of the ways Grinnell College supports community projects...
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Announces its 2024 Annual Celebration, Opens Business Award Nominations
GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Annual Celebration will be held on Wednesday, March 6....
Bite Sized Learning Returns with 3 interactive programming sessions
GRINNELL - The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Bite Sized Learning sessions again in 2024. Bite Sized Learning is an...
Chamber Ambassadors Visit She Shed Day Spa
Ambassadors welcomed new member and new business She Shed Day Spa today! Regene Kata and Mandy are bringing a full spa experience to downtown...
Grinnell-Newburg Board of Education Provides Update on Superintendent Hiring Process
January 11, 2024
GRINNELL, IA — The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District Board of Education would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process....
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Hosts Blood Drive, January 24, 2024
Donations today can save lives tomorrow.
(GRINNELL, Iowa – December 27, 2023) – UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is partnering with LifeServe Blood...
Local Author Lisa M. Lucero Publishes Her 4th Novel
Dark fantasy thriller Night Shadow is now available on Amazon.
NEWTON, IOWA (January 2024) Lisa M. Lucero’s fourth novel “Night Shadow” is her first endeavor...
Menner Appointed to USDA As Senior Advisor
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
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Congratulations to member The Bill Menner Group on his recent appointment as Senior Advisor, working primarily with USDA...
Capturing a Year of Shared Stories, Growth, and Community Spirit
A Visual Retrospective: Grinnell College and Community Connections in 2023
Published:
December 14, 2023
As we reflect on the passing year, this photo essay offers a vivid...
Generous Matching Donation by Dennis and Dodi Reilly to Benefit Lois Ogan and Mary...
December 19, 2023
Dennis and Dodi Reilly are pleased to announce an opportunity to double your gift to the Lois Ogan and Mary Ellen Binegar...
Grinnell College Museum of Art Provides Program for Neurodiverse Adults
An estimated 15% of the world population is neurodiverse. Therefore, it’s important for museums to welcome neurodivergent individuals and provide learning opportunities tailored to...
No Time To Fail – A Free Film Screening For The Election Worker –...
Election workers and volunteers are essential to upholding democracy in the United States. In 2020, amid a pandemic, election workers did their jobs without...
$30,000 Sponsorship from GreenState Credit Union will support Student Waiting Area at Grinnell School...
GreenState Credit Union Vice President and Grinnell Manager Brad German (center) presents a $30,000 sponsorship for the Grinnell School of Music to Skip Lowe,...
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Releases January-June 2024 Event & Programming Dates
GRINNELL - The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a variety of programming and events in 2024. Please note that additional events...
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Launches 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Application
Monday, December 11, 2023
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) in partnership with the Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) Grants Committee is pleased to announce that grant...
Drake Community Library announces Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2029
Drake Community Library proudly announces the successful completion of its comprehensive Strategic Plan for 2024-2029, marking a pivotal milestone in steering the library's trajectory...
Grinnell Mutual Supports the GRMC Foundation Campaign
(GRINNELL, Iowa – December 7, 2023) In a time when rural Iowa obstetrics (OB) departments are closing, UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Awarded $600,000 in Funding for Labor & Delivery Unit
Iowa Economic Development Authority Grant Helps Finance Obstetrics Department Renovations
(GRINNELL, Iowa – December 12, 2023) UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC)...
