Grinnell National Night Out was a hit with area youth and families
Grinnell National Night Out was a hit with area youth and families J.O. Parker Grinnell’s Central Park was a buzz with families and children enjoying ice cream and seeing the fire trucks, ambulances and police and sheriff cars at the National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. National Night Out is held annually in 17,000 […]
Melissa Strovers appointed as the new Executive Director
Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative (Poweshiek Development) today announced a leadership transition, with Melissa Strovers appointed as the new Executive Director, effective July 28, 2025. She succeeds Dan Nieland, who is resigning from the position. Strovers, currently serving as Poweshiek Development’s board secretary, brings extensive experience in collaborative community efforts, capacity building, and non-profit work. Her […]
Meet Grinnell College’s 110-year-old trailblazer, the inspiration behind Renfrow Hall
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 a new home for students […]
Community invited to meet Grinnell-Newburg Superintendent Lisa Beames
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 School Foundation (GNSF) Event Details:– […]
Going nuts over the Planters NUTmobile and Peanutters
J.O. Parker The Planters NUTmobile is rolling from the east to the west coast making stops along the way, including Grinnell and Newton, July 9 -15. The large nut-shaped vehicle is under the direction of Peanutters, as they are called, Ryan Connors, Jessie Carl and Katie Krupinski. The trio is spending a year traveling in […]
Grinnell Fourth of July Parade was a hit
Nearly 70 Grinnell businesses, organizations along with area communities were represented at the annual Fourth of July Parade on a comfortable Thursday, 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 filled. All were there for […]
February Bucket Course“Memory and Self-Discovery,” taught by Dan Weeks, will meet on three consecutive Wednesdays—February 14, 21, and 28.
In February, the Bucket Courses will offer a 3-week series of classes taught by Dan Weeks and entitled “Memory and Self-Discovery.” The course will take place from 10:00 to 11:30 am on three consecutive Wednesdays, Feb 14, 21, and 28, in the Caulkins Community Room of Drake Community Library. The Bucket Courses are free and […]
Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients
Kevin Hosbond, Chad Nath, Finley, Maxwell Mintle, Ethan Walker, and Carson Penyich One of the ways Grinnell College supports community projects within Grinnell is through the mini-grants program. Twice a year, Grinnell College awards mini-grants to impactful programs that are making a lasting difference in the Grinnell community. This year’s fall recipients look to improve […]
Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients: Enhancing Education, Parks, and Fire Safety in the Grinnell Community
GRINNELL, Iowa — One of the ways Grinnell College supports community projects within Grinnell is through the Mini-Grants program. Twice a year, Grinnell College awards mini-grants to impactful programs that are making a lasting difference in the Grinnell community. This year’s fall recipients look to improve the town of Grinnell’s education, parks, and fire safety. Donnette Ellis, […]
Bite Sized Learning Returns with 3 interactive programming sessions
GRINNELL – The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Bite Sized Learning sessions again in 2024. Bite Sized Learning is an educational series where attendees learn about various topics and techniques applicable to small businesses, community organizations and large businesses. Bite Sized Learning runs from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Drake Community Library; […]