Grinnell Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Grinnell Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2026 (GRINNELL, IA – January 8, 2026) UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) celebrated the arrival of the first baby of 2026 at 7:26 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. Samantha and William Glaser of State Center welcomed a son, Christian Michael. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces […]
Grinnell Food Coalition to Open Second Round of Harvest Grant Applications
Grinnell Food Coalition to Open Second Round of Harvest Grant Applications The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) will open applications for its second Harvest Grant on January 5, continuing its commitment to strengthening food access and local food systems across Grinnell, Poweshiek County, and surrounding communities. The Harvest Grant supports existing programs, projects, and new initiatives […]
Breakfast with Santa at St. Francis Manor
(Grinnell, IA – November 28, 2025) The St. Francis Manor Foundation invites the public to kick off the holiday season with a joyful “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 6th. Savor all-you-can-eat pancakes (plain, blueberry, and chocolate chip), sausage links, orange juice, milk and coffee served between 8:30 and 10:30 AM at the St. Francis Manor Social […]
Start Your Thanksgiving with the Turkey Trot 5K and Gravel Gobbler Bike Ride
Start Your Thanksgiving with the Turkey Trot 5K and Gravel Gobbler Bike Ride Lace up your running shoes or grab your bike helmet — the annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Gravel Gobbler Bike Ride return to Merrill Park on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, at 8:30 a.m. Hosted by Imagine Grinnell, this favorite community […]
Grinnell Food Coalition Launches Emergency Appeal in Response to Anticipated SNAP Benefit Suspension
Grinnell, Iowa — The Grinnell Food Coalition (GFC) is calling on the community to take immediate action in response to the anticipated suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP supports food purchases for qualified families in Iowa. Funding for the program has decreased […]
From Across the Map to the Heart of Iowa: Welcoming the Class of 2029
Campus & Community ●Aug 28, 2025 As summer draws to a close, anticipation builds for the arrival of the Class of 2029 and the start of another year of discovery and connection. Grinnell College opens its doors to the Class of 2029 — 421 students whose stories, talents, and ambitions will shape our community in […]
Grinnell Food Coalition Launches New “Seed Grant” to Support Local Food Access Efforts
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. The Seed Grant offers flexible […]
Staying Power: How Grinnellians Made the Most of Summer
Over the summer, Grinnell College quiets down as most students head back to their hometowns or off to somewhere new for various summer plans. But those who stay in the area find rewarding opportunities and deeper connections with the community. This summer, about 100 students stayed on campus to take part in research, service, and […]
Poweshiek Leadership Program Seeks Participants for 2025-2026 Session
Poweshiek Leadership Program Seeks Participants for 2025-2026 Session The Poweshiek Leadership Program (PLP) is seeking applicants for its upcoming session that will meet monthly from September to May. Since its inception over thirty years ago, PLP has been dedicated to connecting and cultivating informed and engaged leaders across Poweshiek County. Each session seeks participants from diverse […]
Free Trees Available This Fall from Imagine Grinnell
Free Trees Available This Fall from Imagine Grinnell GRINNELL, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2025) — This fall, Imagine Grinnell is offering free trees to residents in the 50112-zip code who have not previously received a tree through the program. The effort is part of Imagine Grinnell’s ongoing work to strengthen the local tree canopy, support environmental sustainability, […]