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Community partners find innovative approaches to supply healthy foods while supporting local agriculture

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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RAGBRAI FUNDRAISER to benefit SPECIAL OLYMPICS of Iowa.

========= 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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Bernadine Douglas Appointed Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations

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 Fourth of July Parade was a hit

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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UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Represents Rural Health Care on National Stage

GRMC Featured at American Hospital Association Annual Meeting  (GRINNELL, Iowa – May 1, 2023) In recent months, UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been at the forefront of the healthcare conversation, representing rural hospitals and advocating for the needs of UnityPoint Health – Grinnell’s team members, patients and communities. Rural …

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100+ People Who Care–Grinnell Funds Directed to Local Foods Connection

At the April 25 meeting of 100 + People Who Care–Grinnell, members voted to support a request from Local Foods Connection. The donations will help the organization expand and grow, which will enable more food access in the Grinnell community. The funding decision was made by vote of the members …

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