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Grinnell Fourth of July Parade brings in a crowd
Grinnell Fourth of July Parade brings in a crowd
J.O. Parker
Upwards to 100 Grinnell businesses, organizations and churches along with area communities were represented at...
Grinnell military hero returns home, is buried at Hazelwood Cemetery
Grinnell military hero returns home, is buried at Hazelwood Cemetery
J.O. Parker
David Blanchard Talbott was a hometown boy who grew up in Grinnell and went...
Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative Announces New Executive Director
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Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative (Poweshiek Development) today announced a leadership transition, with Melissa Strovers appointed as the new Executive Director, effective July...
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Accepting Parade Registrations for Grinnell on the Fourth Parade
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Accepting Grand Marshal Nominations and Parade Registrations for Grinnell on the Fourth Parade
GRINNELL, IA — The Grinnell Area Chamber...
Russ Crawford Announces Run for Mayor of Grinnell
Grinnell, IA — Russ Crawford, a lifelong Grinnellian, announces his candidacy for Mayor of Grinnell in the November 4 election. With decades of service...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell and Imagine Grinnell Donate 464 Helmets to Area Third Graders
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell and Imagine Grinnell Donate 464 Helmets to Area Third Graders
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Foundation and Imagine...
Seeland Park and Hammond Center Mother’s Day Social
On May 8th, the ladies of Seeland Park and Hammond Center, along with their guests, enjoyed a lovely afternoon in honor of Mother’s Day....
Changes within the LINK Mentoring Program
Changes within the LINK Mentoring Program
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, the LINK Mentoring board is busy preparing to offer one-on-one...
Urban Development Group breaks with the first new market-rate housing located in Grinnell’s Zone...
Good Afternoon! Many of you have likely noticed fencing going up near McNally's today, but may be wondering why. Construction on the long-awaited mixed-use...
Shane Hart Sworn In As New Fourth Ward Councilman
We're excited to welcome our new Ward Four City Council representative! Shane Hart was officially sworn in at last night's City Council meeting and...
Tom Lacina received a Governor’s Arts Champion Award
We are pleased to announce that Tom Lacina received a Governor's Arts Champion Award earlier this week at the Iowa State Capitol!
Administered by IEDA’s...
Welcome to Los Angeles! The City of Stars Shined Bright for Iowa’s 2024 Milken...
Lowell Milken presents $25,000 cash prize to Holly Hunter at red carpet ceremony
Santa Monica, Calif., (Apr. 22, 2025) — Hailing from across the country,...
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Announces 2025 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Awards
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Announces 2025 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Awards
April 18, 2025
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 Poweshiek County...
100 + People Who Care – Grinnell to Meet April 22
100 + People Who Care – Grinnell to Meet April 22
The regular quarterly meeting of 100 + People Who Care – Grinnell will be...
GreenState Credit Union to Match Donations to Grinnell Newburg School Foundation in April
GreenState Credit Union to Match Donations to Grinnell Newburg School Foundation in April
GRINNELL, IA — April 10, 2025 — The Grinnell Newburg School Foundation...
Preserving the Past, Building the Future
Much like other facets of life, buildings need to adapt as society changes. In the case of the Beyer building in downtown Grinnell, conditions...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell offers Life with Baby for Postpartum Parents
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell offers Life with Baby for Postpartum Parents
(GRINNELL, Iowa – April 1, 2025) UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC)hospital...
Care Initiatives Hospice Hosts Educational Event at Drake Community Library
Care Initiatives Hospice, a trusted local hospice provider based in West Des Moines, invites the community to an educational event at Drake Community Library...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Celebrates 2025 Great Iowa Nurses
(GRINNELL, IA – March 18, 2025) UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC)
is honored to announce three nurses, Kari Klein, BSN, RN, GRMC...
SHE Counts and Grinnell Mutual Partner for Period Product Drive and Community Event in...
SHE Counts and Grinnell Mutual Partner for Period Product Drive and Community Event in March
GRINNELL, IOWA – SHE Counts, a program of the Claude...
Hammond Center for Assisted Living Celebrates 6-year Anniversary
(Grinnell, IA – March 5, 2025) The Hammond Center for Assisted Living celebrated its 6-year anniversary on March 4 with a special party for...
Ashley Risting, One of 8 In Iowa To Descend On Washington Representing Link Grinnell
Rural Small Business Owners Descend on Washington to Advocate for Policy Solutions to Drive Economic Growth
Sixty small business owners call on Congress to improve...
Dialogue Across Difference Community Gathering
Dialogue Across Difference Community Gathering
The Grinnell ALLiance, an organization dedicated to building a more welcoming Grinnell for all, announces plans for a transformative two-day...
$10 Million Gift to Support Faculty and Curricular Excellence, Scholarships
$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...
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...
Grinnell Chamber To Host The Sweet Stroll This Friday
Grinnell Chamber To Host The Sweet Stroll This Friday
GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and downtown businesses are excited to host...
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...
Grinnell Elementary Teacher Surprised with Prestigious, National Milken Educator Award – and $25,000!
Holly Hunter gets a hand with her oversized check from colleagues.
From left: Davis Elementary School Principal Brian Conway; Grinnell-Newburg Community School District Superintendent Lisa Beames; recipient...
Grinnell Chamber introduces The Sweet Stroll
Grinnell Chamber introduces The Sweet Stroll
Grinnell, Iowa – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce The Sweet Stroll, a brand-new...
Mayflower Community Announces Gift Commitment for “Roudabush Cornerstone”
Pictured above: Dr. Lyle and Carolyn Roudabush in their Mayflower Community residence.
Grinnell, IA ––
The Mayflower Community is honored to announce a transformative gift commitment...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Earns Performance Leadership Award
Photo, left to right: Laura Juel, GRMC vice president nursing and clinical services; David-Paul Cavazos, GRMC rural president.
(Grinnell, IA – November 21, 2024)...
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Launches 2025 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Application
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) is pleased to announce that grant applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Poweshiek County...
St. Francis Manor Hosts Over 130 For Breakfast With Santa
Sheila’s family – Santa poses with 4-generations of Seeland Park resident Sheila Latcham’s family as well as other family members. L-R: Caitlin, Walter &...
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Makes Matching Gift Challenge to the St. Francis Manor Foundation’s Automatic...
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Board members issued a $25,000 matching gift challenge to help finish raising funds for St. Francis Manor Foundation’s automatic door...
Beyer Building Rehab to be Completed and Occupied This December
Major Renovation of 1880’s Mixed-Use Structure
$2.2mm Public/Private Partnership between Private Developers and City of Grinnell
The long awaited $2.2mm major renovation of the Beyer...
Grinnell Farm to Table provides local food Thanksgiving share to 45 local families
Board member Laurel Tuggle Lacina, food access coordinator Jordan Scheibel, and board member and farmer Tony Vannice
Grinnell Farm to Table provides local food Thanksgiving...
Jingle Bell Holiday brings the holidays alive in Grinnell
More pictures at end of feature story.
Jingle Bell Holiday brings the holidays alive in Grinnell
J.O. Parker
A warm welcome greeted bundled up families who gathered...
Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors visit Renfrow Hall
Pictured L-R: Monica St Angelo - Grinnell Area Arts Council, Matt Moyer - Bayer Crop Science, Whitney Bair Crawford, Agent with New York Life,...
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Hosts Blood Drive, November 27, 2024
Donations today can save lives tomorrow. Sign up!
(GRINNELL, Iowa – November 19, 2024) – UnityPoint Health® - Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is partnering with...
Cory Hall enjoys capturing all the smiles with Santa Claus
Cory Hall, owner of Cory Hall Photography in Grinnell, has been taking photos of area youngsters with Santa Claus during Jingle Bell Holiday for...
