Finding His Way Beyond Iowa—and Back Home
After high school, Smith chose to head west to Colorado College, drawn in part by its similarities to Grinnell College and by a desire to experience life beyond Iowa. Following college, he moved to Arizona, where he worked in finance and met his wife, Ana, in 2013. While he enjoyed the energy of a larger […]
Mayor Agnew Administers Oath of Office to new Council Members
At Monday nights (December 15th) City Council meeting, Mayor Dan Agnew administered the oath of office to incoming Mayor Sam Cox, First Ward City Council Representative John Cox, Third Ward City Council Representative Rachel Bly, Fourth Ward City Council Representative Shane Hart, and At-Large City Council Representative Sarah Smith. These newly sworn-in leaders will officially […]
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 […]
Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative Announces 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 […]
Urban Development Group breaks with the first new market-rate housing located in Grinnell’s Zone of Confluence.
Good Afternoon! Many of you have likely noticed fencing going up near McNally’s today, but may be wondering why. Construction on the long-awaited mixed-use development project – a project that has been in development since early 2019 – is set to begin this week (rendering attached). The project at 1020 Main Street (directly south of […]
Russ Crawford Announces Run for Mayor of Grinnell
Grinnell, IA — Russ Crawford, a lifelong Grinnellian, announces his candidacy for Mayor of Grinnell in the November 4 election. With decades of service to the community and a deep commitment to the people of Grinnell, Crawford is running to continue building a strong, united, and vibrant town where all current residents can thrive, and […]
Mayflower Community Announces Gift Commitment for “Roudabush Cornerstone”
Pictured above: Dr. Lyle and Carolyn Roudabush in their Mayflower Community residence. Grinnell, IA –– The Mayflower Community is honored to announce a transformative gift commitment from Mayflower residents, Dr. Lyle and Carolyn Roudabush. Their multi-year gift plan will support current and future Mayflower initiatives- beginning with the creation of a campus center in the […]
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Makes Matching Gift Challenge to the St. Francis Manor Foundation’s Automatic Door Locking System Campaign
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Board members issued a $25,000 matching gift challenge to help finish raising funds for St. Francis Manor Foundation’s automatic door locking system campaign. Standing outside one of the doors to be replaced are (back) Morgan Fraker and Darwin Klenk, St. Francis Manor staff coordinating the project; (front) Glenyce Conway, St. Francis […]
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Earns Performance Leadership Award
Photo, left to right: Laura Juel, GRMC vice president nursing and clinical services; David-Paul Cavazos, GRMC rural president. (Grinnell, IA – November 21, 2024) As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, UnityPoint Health®– Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) announces it has been recognized with a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes. […]
Beyer Building Rehab to be Completed and Occupied This December
Major Renovation of 1880’s Mixed-Use Structure $2.2mm Public/Private Partnership between Private Developers and City of Grinnell The long awaited $2.2mm major renovation of the Beyer Building will be completed in December, with Hope Counseling, Inc. occupying 3,413 square feet of renovated ground floor commercial space, and the first residents moving into the newly renovated loft […]