Welcome Grinnell Kiwanis!

Ambassadors welcomed new member Grinnell Kiwanis to the Chamber today. President Rob Smith shared that a group of locals revitalized the Grinnell chapter over the last year and a half after COVID caused the previous group to disband.

Their current priorities are focused on helping children in the community. They look to partner with existing programs and organizations to help provide additional value. Recent projects include donating books to every preschooler in Grinnell and assisting with paying off lunch debt for students that receive free and reduced lunch. They’re excited to continue to grow involvement in the coming year and are looking for other ways to get involved.

Kiwanis meet the first and third Thursday of every month at 5 PM in the back room at Hometown Heroes. They’re always accepting new members, reach out to a current member or stop by the next meeting to learn more.

Chamber Ambassadors

Chamber ambassadors who attended this ribbon-cutting include the following individuals, from left to right:

• Marissa Ylagan
  Grinnell Chamber
• Joni Schmidt
  Mayflower Homes
• Hannah O’Polka
  Cleanfoodfix Wellness Studio
• Fran Conn
• Jeff Finch
  Wes Finch Auto Plaza
• Rachel Bly
  Kiwanis & Grinnell College
• Ashley Symbol
  First State Bank
• Lisa Lindley
  Kiwanis
• Shane Hart
  Grinnell College Golf Course
• Jeff Schwark
  Kiwanis & Jeffrey A. Schwark Financial Services Co.
• Rob Smith
  Kiwanis & Smith Funeral Home & Crematory
• Phil Grout
  Kiwanis & Hy-Vee
• Brad German
  Kiwanis & GreenState Credit Union
• Kody Bigelow
  Walmart Grinnell
• Jordan Alsup
  Kiwanis & Grinnell Recreation
• Trent Arment
  MCG - Mahaska Communication Group
• Jennifer McAlexander
  JM Consulting & Hawkeye Lock & Security
• Rachael Kinnick
  Grinnell Chamber
• Rachel Arseanault
  Ramsey-Weeks Inc. Real Estate