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Donate to the GRMC Foundation Annual Fund Drive
(Grinnell, IA – June 25, 2024) UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Foundation is kicking off its 2024 Annual Fund Drive. Philanthropy...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Leverages Cutting-Edge Neoprobe® Technology to Enhance Local Breast Cancer Care
(GRINNELL, IA – June 25, 2024) UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell is proud to announce the availability of the Neoprobe® Gamma Detection System technology by...
Poweshiek Iowa Development Welcomes New Executive Director Dan Nieland
Grinnell, IA – June 20, 2024 Poweshiek Iowa Development (Pow 1-80) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Nieland as its new Executive...
Sapphire Lake Development Suspended: A Lost Opportunity for The Region
We are sad to announce that after more than two years of hard work and cooperation by many, the Sapphire Lake development has been...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Receives Maternal Health Excellence Grant
Regional Impact to Maternity Services across UnityPoint Health – Grinnell
(GRINNELL, Iowa – June 18, 2024) UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC)...
Ambassadors met for coffee and treats at McNallys Foods Tuesday June 18
Ambassadors met for coffee and treats at McNallys Foods. We discussed our must stop places in town where we take visitors. The list was...
GMRC employees aid families following Greenfield tornado
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by; J.O. Parker
It was a heartfelt and humbling day for six employees of Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company (GRMC)...
Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors Meet With Nobious Business Automation
Today ambassadors met with Nobious Business Automation, led by CEO Jason Palmer. Nobious is a technology based company servicing clients throughout the United States,...
ROTARY’S CHICKEN BARBECUE CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY
GRINNELL, Iowa (June 2, 2024) - All is ready for the 70th anniversary of Rotary Club’s chicken barbecue fundraiser to be held this Thurs.,...
Seeland Park Announces Its Tour of Homes – Sunday, June 9
(Grinnell, IA – May 30, 2024) Seeland Park, an active 55+ Life Plan Community located on the east side of Grinnell, invites the public...
Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors Held a Ribbon Cutting At Iowa Built Trailers
Today Ambassadors held a Ribbon Cutting for Iowa Built Trailers owned by Craig Cooper. Iowa Built Trailers bloomed from old Ragbrai accommodations Craig used...
Grinnell College Announces Spring Mini Grant Award Winners for Community Impact Projects
One of the ways Grinnell College supports community projects within Grinnell is through the mini-grants program. Twice a year, the program supports impactful programs...
Grinnell Farmers Market & Olson Garden Market’s Plant a Pizza Event returns!
GRINNELL – The Grinnell Farmers Market will be holding their annual Plant a Pizza event sponsored by Olson Garden Market on Thursday, May 30th...
Grinnell College Celebrates the Class of 2024
Recognizing Contributions and Celebrating Achievements
Published:
May 20, 2024
Students toss their hats at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Justin Hayworth
Photo by Justin Hayworth,...
Rooted in Resilience: Championing Community and Celebrating the Class of 2024
From Navigating Pandemic Challenges to Embracing Traditions, and Celebrating Success
Published:
May 14, 2024
Student receiving their diploma from President Anne F. Harris at the 2023 Commencement...
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...
Grinnell College Plugs into 16th Ave Solar Array, Marking Historic Environmental Milestone
College now home to the largest private solar installation in Iowa
GRINNELL, Iowa — A large solar array north of the Grinnell College Golf Course...
Grinnell College Psi Chi Chapter Donates $500 to Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium –...
GRINNELL, Iowa — On Wednesday, May15, members of the Grinnell College Chapter of Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society, gathered at the Ahrens...
Five UnityPoint Health Hospitals earn “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” Designations in Human Rights Campaign...
Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Methodist West Hospital and Blank Children’s Hospital were named five of the 384...
Grinnell United Way Invites Local Organizations to Apply for Funding
Grinnell United Way Invites Local Organizations to Apply for Funding
Grinnell United Way invites local organizations that serve Grinnell residents to apply to receive funding...
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce to host second New Resident Welcome Event
GRINNELL - The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a second New Resident Welcome, presented by UnityPoint Health - Grinnell, and invites...
Chamber Ambassadors Visit Warnell Real Estate
Ambassadors visited Hannah Warnell with Warnell Real Estate powered by Realty One Group Impact today to learn more about Hannah’s new office and trends...
Rooted in Resilience: Championing Community and Celebrating the Class of 2024
Student receiving their diploma from President Anne F. Harris at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Justin Hayworth, Grinnell College.
From Navigating Pandemic Challenges to...
P.O.W.E.R. Kids Receives Harkin Wellness Designee
Organizations working across the country to improve the wellbeing of K-12 students and young people were invited to nominate their program to be considered...
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Announces 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Awards
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) grant recipients. A total of $192,386 will be distributed to...
Groundbreaking of The Stella Townhomes Development Was Held Thursday 04.25.2024
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...
Summer Street Park Clean-Up and Community Day Set for Saturday, May 4
A group of community members and organizations is revitalizing the annual tradition of a spring clean-up at Summer Street Park in Grinnell. Previously hosted...
Mother’s Day Build-A-Bouquet Crawl to be hosted by the Grinnell Chamber, Downtown Businesses, and...
GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, downtown businesses and the Grinnell Farmers Market will host the second annual Build-A-Bouquet Crawl on...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Hosts Blood Drive, May 17, 2024
Donations today can save lives tomorrow..
(GRINNELL, Iowa – April 16, 2024) – UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is partnering with LifeServe Blood...
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...
