• Press Release - January 12, 2012

    Giving gifts of grains through the community foundation can reduce taxes for area farmers.Grinnell, IA, January 12th : Farmers wanting to contribute to good causes through the Greater Poweshiek Community…

  • Deb Collum-Calderwood

    Deb Collum-Calderwood
    “Growing up in Grinnell was one of the most special times in my life.  My school teachers, friends, coaches, family, neighbors, and employers were so supportive.  They challenged and encouraged…

  • Mary and Russ Schuchmann

    Mary and Russ Schuchmann
    A deep affection for Grinnell – a retirement relocation, not their home town - prompted Mary and Russ Schuchmann to set up an endowment for the Grinnell Historical Museum through…



Communities for Literate Iowa Kids (CLIK Program)

Mission Statement:
Uniting community members to ensure all children develop into skilled readers through sustained initiatives and research-based actions.

When community members and schools unite to form strategic alliances, determine actions and implement research-based initiatives around early literacy, young children will acquire the necessary abilities required to develop their full potential as independent, skilled readers.