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Ahrens Park Foundation Announces New “Planting the Seed” Campaign for Park Advocacy and Annual Fundraiser

Following its recent landmark donation of land to the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District, the Ahrens Park Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its newest annual initiative, the “Planting the Seed” campaign. Running from June 29 through July 4, 2026, this high-energy public outreach week is designed to educate the Grinnell community about the […]

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2 weeks ago

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We are officially in the "dog days of summer," and nobody feels that late-July heat quite like our four-legged park regulars! Whether your pup loves sniffing every single blade of grass along the wooded trails, checking out the action near the baseball diamonds, or just lounging in the deep shade of our big oak trees, Ahrens Park is the ultimate destination for Grinnell's happiest dogs.We want to fill our feed with some pure summer joy: Drop a photo of your furry best friend enjoying Ahrens Park in the comments below! Let's see who the real rulers of the park are! 📸👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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🎠 A rare piece of Grinnell history has found a new home at the Foundation offices at Ahrens Park.Manufactured by Miracle Equipment Company in Grinnell, Iowa, this vintage carousel is a reminder of the innovation and craftsmanship that made Miracle a nationally recognized name. Originally designed in the 1970s and 1980s for shopping centers, grocery stores, airports, and family attractions, this miniature coin-operated carousel delighted generations of children and today it stands as a special piece of our legacy.The first photo shows the carousel today at Ahrens Park. The second photo is a vintage image of a similar Miracle Carousel from the same era and design, offering a glimpse of how these beloved rides once appeared in everyday settings across America.Do you remember riding a Miracle Carousel or seeing one as a child? We'd love to hear your memories in the commen#miracleequipmentp#grinnelliowal#AhrensParks#vintagecarouselo#IowaHistorys#ahrenslegacyegacy🎠 ... See MoreSee Less

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