J.O. Parker “We will be back,” said Tracy Hamlin of Birmingham, Ala., as she and her sister, Kari Helton, took a break in Grinnell on the fifth and one of the hottest days on the 50th Anniversary of RAGBRAI. The sisters were among thousands who made the 90-mile trek from Des …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »RAGBRAI Grinnell Committee Announces Entertainment Line Up
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 …
Read More »Annual Rotary Club Chicken Barbecue Thursday June 1
The Rotary Club of Grinnell invites the community to attend its Annual Chicken Barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Tickets are $12.00 per meal and are available from all Rotarians and at the following local businesses: Brown’s Shoe Fit, Medicap Pharmacy, Grinnell State Bank, and Total Choice Shipping and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Grinnell Farmers Market begins it’s 2023 season on May 11th
GRINNELL, IA – The Grinnell Farmers Market will begin the 2023 season on Thursday, May 13th from 3-6 PM and Saturday, May 13th from 10 AM – Noon. The market is excited to welcome back many long time vendors with the addition of a number of new vendors for the 2023 …
Read More »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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