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Noyce Memorial Video Resurfaces

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Recently the Poweshiek History Preservation Project from Drake Community Library posted a review of Robert N. Noyce '49. With that in mind I had...

The Chamber Ambassadors Recently Visited With The Local History Archives Team at Drake Community...

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On Tuesday the Chamber  Ambassadors visited with the Local History Archives team at Drake Community Library. Veronica Ruse, Library Assistant in the Archives, first...

Jingle Bell Holiday brings magical evening to Grinnell

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J.O. Parker             It was a beautiful evening with a slight chill in the air as families milled about downtown Grinnell checking out businesses, sipping...

Breakfast with Santa at St. Francis Manor

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(Grinnell, IA – November 15, 2023)  The St. Francis Manor Foundation invites the public to enjoy “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 2nd.  All-you-can-eat...

Food Stories: Nourishing Minds and Hearts at the Grinnell Community Meal

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  Food-focused tutorial class prepares a meal for the local community Most Grinnell tutorials typically meet in a classroom, but there is one class that often...

No Room at the Inn Event

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No Room at the Inn, an ecumenical display of over 100 nativity scenes from area churches and the Central lowa Christian School, will be...

Navigating Diabetes with Local Resources at UnityPoint Health – Grinnell

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(Grinnell, IA – November 7, 2023) November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 37 million Americans have...

We Welcome you to Join us for the Grinnell Community Meal, served at the...

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We are excited to announce that the Grinnell Community Meal will be serving dinner weekly on Thursdays from 5:30-6 PM at the Grinnell United...

UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Clinics Offer Hereditary Genetic Testing

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(Grinnell, IA – November 7, 2023) UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell recognizes the number of diseases found to have a genetic cause is on the...

Grinnell High School Curtain Club and Thespians present ‘Sherwood,’ Nov. 2 – 5

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The Grinnell High School Curtain Club and Thespians present Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Nov. 2 – 5. Performances will be...

Grinnell College Museum of Art Programs Support Local Community

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Grinnell College Museum of Art partners to provide summer arts, literacy, and food programs for local community. Published: November 02, 2023 In June and July, the Sparkle...

Ambassadors Hear About Christmas Share and Goodfellows Holiday Meal

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Ambassadors learned more about the Christmas Share and Goodfellows Holiday Meal today. Karen Klug-Frischmeyer, current organizer of the Christmas Share program, shared that it...

Local Fund Provides Major Gift to Grinnell Regional Medical Center Foundation

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Since 2006, the Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) Endowment Fund has positively impacted local communities through a competitive grant program and supported a variety of...

Imagine Grinnell Announces Upcoming Prairie Burn Gravel Events

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Imagine Grinnell’s Prairie Burn group has announced plans to hold four, no-cost, 60-minute educational clinics about gravel biking, and a Gravel Gobbler event on...

Final Bucket Course of the Fall November 1 President Harris presents “The Middle Ages...

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Anne Harris, President of Grinnell College, will present the final Bucket Course lecture of the fall on November 1 in the Caulkins Room of...

Ambassadors welcomed new business and new member Cleanfoodfix Wellness Studio this morning with a...

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      Ambassadors welcomed new business and new member Cleanfoodfix Wellness Studio this morning with a ribbon cutting. Owners Rachel Hansen and Hannah O'Polka shared more...

Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors meet interim G-NCS Superintendent

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Ambassadors had the chance to meet the interim Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools Superintendent, Steven Barber. Barber shared more about his background in education in districts...

Announcing Steve Langerud’s Retirement and Kellie McGriff’s Promotion as Mayflower Community Executive Director

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Grinnell, Iowa – Following five years as the Executive Director of Mayflower Homes, Inc. Steve Langerud has retired and transitioned the role to Kellie McGriff,...

Bucket Course October 18|Network Science: making sense of complex interactions

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Nicole Eikmeier, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Grinnell College, will present the next Bucket Course lecture entitled “Network Science: making sense of complex...

Grinnell CSD Homecoming Pictures 2023 captured by J. o. Parker, professional photographer.

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Be sure to look through this gallery of 28 Grinnell CSD Homecoming pictures for you might be in one of them. J. o. Parker...

Amelia Nickle of Hotel Grinnell and The Highlander Hotel Named IHLA Employee of the...

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Nickle was honored at an awards luncheon on October 2, 2023, at The Rewind Hotel in West Des Moines Iowa City, Iowa (October 7, 2023)—In...

100 + People Who Care – Grinnell to Meet October 24

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The regular quarterly meeting of 100 + People Who Care – Grinnell will be Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be...

CITY OF GRINNELL AWARDED IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMUNITY CATALYST AND BUILDING REMEDIATION GRANT...

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Above: 720 5th Avenue in March 2023 (photograph by Willis Inc. Photography) Below: Artists rendering of the Grinnell School of Music redevelopment (illustration by Dan...

Homecoming to Higher Learning: Stories of Grinnell’s Hometown Students

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Four local Poweshiek County students — Bailey Strovers ’27, Ani Ford ’27, Colton Benson ’27, and Clare Barber ’27 — decided to remain in Grinnell, Iowa for college, only a few miles...

New Outdoor Play and Learning Addition to Ahrens Park

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Ahrens Park will soon be home to a new outdoor play and learning addition. The Ahrens Park Foundation (APF) is developing a naturalized Outdoor...

Bucket Course October 11 & 25 “BS and How to Recognize It” and “BS...

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On October 11 and 25, Dr. James R. Paulson presents a pair of Bucket Courses titled “BS and How to Recognize It” and “BS...

BALINESE MUSIC WILL USHER IN KITES OVER GRINNELL  

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(GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2023) – The rhythmic sound of Balinese gamelan music will usher in some of the kites to be flown on...

KITES OVER GRINNELL TO BE HELD SATURDAY SEPT. 30

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(GRINNELL, IA – Sept. 5, 2023) – The 7th annual Kites over Grinnell sponsored by the Grinnell Rotary Club will be held on Sat.,...

Bucket Course October 4 “The Experience and Meaning of Homeland Trips Among Filipino Immigrants.”

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On October 4, Professor Sharon Quinsaat will present a Bucket Course lecture titled "The Experience and Meaning of Homeland Trips Among Filipino Immigrants." The course...

Land Plan Grinnell – Open House

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Save the date! Please join us October 2nd for the Land Plan Grinnell Open House. Land Plan Grinnell is a long-range plan and needs...

Grinnell Chamber & Community Greetings Host New Resident Welcome

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GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Community Greetings - Grinnell, will host a new event to welcome new...

Grinnell Chamber of Commerce to Host Fall 3-Part Connecting For Women Event

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GRINNELL, IA - The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two networking events and one keynote speaker event this Fall for the Connecting...

Bucket Course Wednesday September 20 – “From Beijing to Venice: The Arts of the...

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Professor Eiren Shea will discuss “From Beijing to Venice: The Arts of the Mongol Empire” at the next Bucket Course. The course will be held...

Bucket Course September 27, “The Care Crisis and Social Justice”

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On September 27, Tammy Nyden, Professor of Philosophy at Grinnell College, will present a Bucket Course lecture titled “The Care Crisis and Social Justice.”...

1000Trees Grinnell Plans Celebration of 1,000th Tree Planting

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Imagine Grinnell and its 1000 Trees initiative are hosting their fall planting and celebrating the completion of their initiative by planting the 1,000th tree...

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce to host The Third Bite Sized Learning Seminar –...

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GRINNELL - The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the  third of three of their Bite Sized Learning speaking seminars. Budgets for continuing...

Grinnell Ag Day rolls out the agriculture red carpet

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J.O. Parker             There were red, green, orange and various other color tractors on display at the 2023 Grinnell Lions Club Ag Day held Thursday, Aug....

Jim Gilbert Presents the First Fall Bucket Course of the 2023 Season

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Jim Gilbert will discuss “The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Getting By With a Little Help From My Friends” at the first Bucket Course of the fall...

Recap from the County Supervisors Meeting

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Recap from the County Supervisors Meeting Terry Lutz, Chairman of McClure, presented the project information at Monday's Poweshiek County Supervisors meeting. Over 70 people attended...

A Thriving and Inclusive Grinnell: Grinnell College Sponsorships Supporting Community Projects

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Grinnell College is proud to announce contributions to three significant community projects. These contributions reflect the college's partnerships with Grinnell community members and shared...