Published: July 26, 2023 It is no secret that Iowa is known for its miles of cornfields and commercial agriculture. But behind the idyllic scenes of crop-covered flowing hills exists many small communities with meager food options. From supply chain issues to poverty, resources in rural communities can be scarce. …
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Grinnell Chamber Ambassadors did a double ribbon cutting to welcome Pow.Co. Studio + Boutique and She’s Got Your Back LLC. Both are located in the newly remodeled building at 1109 West Street, near the corner of 6th Ave & Highway 146.. Pow Co Studio + Boutique is owned by Shianne …
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========= WE’RE DOING SOMETHING GREAT AND WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP! RAGBRAI FUNDRAISER to benefit SPECIAL OLYMPICS of Iowa. We need helpful volunteers to pull off our successful RAGBRAI fundraiser for Special Olympics next week. WEDNESDAY 7/26, 7:30a-Noon–Preparing cookies into baggies and applying labels in the Grinnell St. Mary Parish Center. …
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(ROTARY RECOGNIZS STUTZ) GRINNELL, IA (July 16, 2023) – Outgoing Rotary Club President Janet Stutz was recognized for her year of service with a Mantel Clock with the Rotary logo presented by treasurer Todd Honold during the Club’s first official meeting of a new Rotary year held Tues., July 11th. …
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Published: July 17, 2023 Grinnell College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernadine Douglas as the next Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise in all areas of leadership, with a particular focus on fundraising and operational objectives within higher education. Douglas will …
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GRINNELL, IA – Grinnell retailers are hosting their annual Ridiculous Day sidewalk sales on Saturday, July 15. Sales begin at 8 AM and many stores will be open into the afternoon. Main Street in downtown Grinnell will be closed until 4 PM to accommodate a record number of street vendors …
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Chamber Ambassadors visit 3 business and hold 4 ribbon cuttings in May & June GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and its Chamber Ambassadors group visited with three businesses and organizations, hosted four ribbon cuttings to welcome new businesses and held two Chamber updates over the course …
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Nearly 70 Grinnell business, organizations along with area communities were represented at the annual Fourth of July Parade on a warm Tuesday, July 4 afternoon. Both sides of the parade route were lined with folks of all ages dressed in festive clothing and kids with candy bags awaiting to be …
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The 59th running of the 10th Avenue/10th Avenue Place 4th of July parade will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4th. Line-up begins at 9:00 a.m. at Ahrens Park. The parade will travel down 10th Avenue, turn right onto Hobart Street, turn right onto 10th Avenue Place, …
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GRINNELL, IA – The RAGBRAI Grinnell Committee is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for Thursday, July 27. Grinnell is the final pass through community on Day 5 of the 2023 RAGBRAI route. Riders will be hosted in Grinnell’s Central Park during their stop. Live music will take place on …
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