Grinnell News

Meet Grinnell College’s 110-year-old trailblazer, the inspiration behind Renfrow Hall 

Dedication to take place on Saturday, September 28, at noon  Grinnell, Iowa — On September 28, Grinnell College will dedicate Renfrow Hall to Mrs. Edith Renfrow Smith ’37, DHL ’19 and her inspiring life of achievement, service, and generosity.Renfrow Hall, located at 1033 Broad Street in downtown Grinnell, Iowa, will serve as …

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Build A Better Grinnell 2030 Invites the Community to an Information Session and Celebration on September 24

GRINNELL, IOWA — Over the past two years, Build A Better Grinnell 2030 (BABG) has been hard at work, gathering input from residents across the community to craft a vision for Grinnell’s next decade. Now, that vision is ready to be shared, and the BABG steering committee is inviting everyone to come together …

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ommunity invited to meet Grinnell-Newburg Superintendent Lisa Beames

Community invited to meet Grinnell-Newburg Superintendent Lisa Beames GRINNELL, IOWA – The community is invited to meet Lisa Beames, the new Superintendent of Grinnell Newburg Community School District (GNCSD), at a welcome event on Wednesday, July 31 hosted by the a coalition of community partners led by the Grinnell Newburg …

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Grinnell Herald Register Sisters to Serve as 2024 Fourth of July Grand Marshals

GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce announces Peggy Elliott and Martha Pinder as the 2024 Fourth of July Grand Marshals. Many incredible and worthy nominations were received again this year, and we are excited to recognize Peggy and Martha for their tireless commitment to communicate, inform and …

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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) was awarded the Center of Excellence Grant by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for July 2024 – June 2025. The $212,500 grant is a targeted continuation …

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Prairie Burn 100 Returns with Live Music and Exciting Updates for 2024 Event

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 …

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