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Water Main Replacement Project

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

Approximately 5,700 feet of water main will be replaced throughout the city of Grinnell in various areas. It is an upmost priority to limit the amount of service interruptions and impact on traffic to the absolute minimum.

Building Safety Month: Understanding the Four Phases of Emergency Management

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

Understanding the Four Phases of Emergency Management can help us better prepare for natural disasters.

Jasper County Museum Brown Bag Lunch and Learn on June 8

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

The subject matter will be different each month.

Julia Crouse: A Recipe for Success

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

Julia Crouse was so impressed by the presentation Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar’s general manager gave to her Kirkwood Community College culinary class, she emailed him.

Grinnell College Graduating Seniors and Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Grinnell College graduating seniors and alumni—Mary DaVega, Sarina Kopf, Sarina Lincoln, and Katelyn Mehlhaus—were awarded Fulbright U.S. student grants to conduct research and teach English abroad in 2022–2023.

Wine & Wood Fired Oven Pizza Night- Reservation Only on May 27

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Enjoy an individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($15).

Learning the Value of Music

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Music has been a central part of social life for millennia. Its study can help us better understand the history, culture, identity, and experiences of diverse groups worldwide as much as ourselves.

Connecting For Women Networking Social on May 24

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Connecting For Women Networking Social

"Rising to the Challenge" Honors EMS Professionals During National EMS Week

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

EMS Week 2022: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE.

Grass Should Not Be Blown in the Street

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

As we are in the lawn care season the Public Service Department reminds Grinnell residents it is unlawful to place any grass clippings, leaves, vines, brush, or other vegetation in the gutter or street

Jasper County Museum Brown Bag Lunch and Learn

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

The Jasper County Museum, 1700 S 15th Ave W, will host a Lunch & Learn on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from Noon until 1:00 PM.

Mowing Season is Upon Us

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

City officials remind property owners that yards need to be maintained.

William Penn University Students Develop App for AHC – A Rare Genetic Disorder

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

Five William Penn University students began Rob Hammann’s System Implementation course as strangers with various levels of experience writing code, but you wouldn’t have known it as they presented their final project at the end of the semester.

Plant a Pizza Event- Farmers Market

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

Event Details:Event Type: AnnouncementTime: Thursday, May 19, 2022 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMCategories: Nature & OutdoorsLocation Description:Front of Vets Building- Central ParkEvent Description:Grinnell Farmers Market vendor- Olson Garden Market- will be holding their plant a pizza event at market.