April 21, 2023: Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) is pleased to announce the 2023 Poweshiek County Alliance grant recipients. $161,109 will be distributed to support 37 community projects across Poweshiek County, reaching residents and organizations in nine communities. A total of 46 complete applications were reviewed and evaluated by 11 …
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Ambassadors visited Carriage House Bed & Breakfast today to celebrate their 30 year anniversary, which just so happens to also be owners Ray & Dorothy’s wedding anniversary. 30 years ago today they had their first guest, brought in from the College and they have been welcoming people to the 1895 …
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Membership Special Available Until January 9 (GRINNELL, Iowa – December 21, 2022) The UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Paul W. Ahrens (PWA) Fitness Center at Postels Community Health Park is waiving the $25 annual membership fee to individuals joining the fitness center between now and Monday, January 9, 2023. From fitness newcomer or veteran – the PWA Fitness …
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Grinnell, Iowa — Rachel Bly ’93 has been chosen to serve as the new assistant vice president for auxiliary services at Grinnell College. Bly has worked at Grinnell for 26 years; since 2005, she has been the director of conference operations and events (COE). She will begin her new role with the …
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(Grinnell, IA – November 10, 2022) A Veterans Remembrance Program was held on Wednesday, November 9, to honor veterans living on the St. Francis Manor campus. Approximately 80 St. Francis Manor residents, Hammond Center for Assisted Living tenants and Seeland Park residents attended the program that featured guest speaker retired …
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GRINNELL, Iowa – The Build a Better Grinnell 2030 Community Visioning Project is kicking-off and is seeking broad community input. The Visioning Project is an effort to assess Grinnell’s strengths, community needs, and priorities. The project will use a collaborative approach focusing on community input and engagement to identify and …
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GRINNELL– Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday shopping kick-off event, Jingle Bell Holiday, will be held downtown on Friday, November 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy festive activities and promotions at a variety of businesses in the downtown district. Shoppers will receive double punches …
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To honor the anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of the American Revolution on October 11, 1890, chapters around the country engage in meaningful service projects in their communities each year. On Saturday, October 8, members of Grinnell Chapter DAR glazed bowls for the Empty Bowls project sponsored by …
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Ambassadors visited Prairie Lakes Church Grinnell to check out their new location and celebrate 10 years in Grinnell! Pastor Phil Culhman gave a tour and talked about their space including an update of the sanctuary, the new lobby area and the remodeled rooms for the 0-4 year olds and K-5th graders. In …
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Photo courtesy Grinnell College I write today to share the sad news of the passing on Saturday of one of our College’s most remarkable members: President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus George Drake ’56. For the great many Grinnellians who knew George Drake, this news will bring great sadness. Professor Drake …
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