• Press Release March 16, 2012

    Community Foundation announces charity car raffle and silent auctionClick here to download our Auction Booklet!Grinnell, March 16th, 2012:  The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) will host a charity fundraiser on…

  • 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…



GHS Art Department

A Grant from the Kate and Chuck DeLong Fund of the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is used to buy new software for the High School's art department. Shown left is Helen Stuhr-Rommereim, a student working on an independent study project in photography using the new software. With her (on the right) is Debbie Yellick Manly, art teacher.