Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Press Release 

Poweshiek County VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is in its fifth year in offering “free tax preparation” services to individuals and families who are low to middle income. Electronic Filing by IRS certifie...

Community Ice Rink Installation Begins

The Grinnell Community Ice Rink has been delivered and will be installed within the coming days.   Barring any hiccups in regards to installation and weather, the ice rink should be available for community use very soon.  Once again we w...

IA Department of Cultural Affairs Announces Iowa Great Places Grants

Des Moines - Nine communities across Iowa were awarded a share of $1.25 million in creative placemaking grants to build projects and strengthen communities, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced today.

The funding comes from two creative placem...

Iowa Wild Community Rink Program Expands to Grinnell

December 15, 2020

Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Wells Fargo and the City of Grinnell, announced today a community ice rink will be built for public use in Ahrens Park this winter. 

"In partnership with Wells Fargo, we are excited to continue ...

GARC Access Restrictions Updated

Per the Governor’s proclamation on December 9^th, the Grinnell Athletic and Recreation Center (GARC) restrictions have been changed. Youth and adult team sports are now allowed to resume with facility occupancy limited to 35 persons. To view the ...

Snow Emergency & Snow Removal - Annual Notice

Snow Emergency: Under Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code, Section 69.13 “No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking area during any snow emergency proclaimed by the Ma...