Grinnell Food Coalition Launches New “Seed Grant” to Support Local Food Access Efforts Grinnell, IA – Aug. 15, 2025 The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Seed Grant program—a pilot funding opportunity designed to strengthen food access in Grinnell and throughout Poweshiek County. …
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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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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, 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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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 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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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 this celebration of the development of The Stella Townhomes. City Mayor Dan Agnew will be in attendance. Representatives from North Arrow Partners & the Iowa Finance …
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Donations today can save lives tomorrow. (GRINNELL, Iowa – April 16, 2024) – UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is partnering with LifeServe Blood Center to host a blood drive on Friday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The LifeServe blood drive will take place in GRMC’s Tomasek Conference Room on …
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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 Saturday, May 11 beginning at 10 AM. Moms in all phases are invited to visit participating Grinnell business and Grinnell Farmers Market vendors to receive a …
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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 Bucket Course on April 17, entitled “Graphic Storytelling: Medical Comics and the Patient Experience” and featuring Professor Maria Tapias, will explore a relatively new application of …
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