(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 and measured 20.5 inches long. Dr. Elizabeth Tigges from the UnityPoint …

GRINNELL, IA — The Grinnell Chamber of Commerce will host its bi-annual UnityPoint Health – Grinnell’s Connecting For Women keynote luncheon and evening social in December. Connecting for Women is an opportunity for women within and around the Grinnell community to come together to socialize, network, and learn. The 2025 UnityPoint Health – Grinnell’s Connecting for Women event is presented …

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 funding to support food programs …

Grinnell Fourth of July Parade brings in a crowd   J.O. Parker   Upwards to 100 Grinnell businesses, organizations and churches along with area communities were represented at the annual Fourth of July Parade on a warm, yet comfortable Friday, July 4 early evening. Both sides of the parade route from Davis School along Broad Street and 10th Avenue, were …

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 strong vision for the future …

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 McNally’s) will ultimately bring 60 …