December 19, 2014

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The Strand Theatre

Click here for show times.

Exhibits

DARK COMMANDER: THE ART OF JOHN SCOTT is on exhibit at Faulconer Gallery through Dec. 14.

CROSSING THE WATER is on exhibit Dec. 4 through Dec. 19 in the Burling Print and Drawing Study Room.

Employment Opportunities

See a full list of jobs at getintogrinnell.com

AVENTURE STAFFING: Manufacturing (Williamsburg- 2nd/3rd shift), Forklift Drivers, Call Center, Harvest Workers, Production (Brooklyn), Warehouse, FInal Finishers and Rollers

BIKES TO YOU: Part-time employees, weekend hours required.

BROWNELLS: Accounts Receivable Specialist, Regional Sales Manager, Sr. Net Developer, Picker, Wholesales Inside Sales Rep. Visit: www.brownellscareers.com for more info.

EXIT HULS REALTY: Agents & Brokers

GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: 1 full-time weekday position, 1 full-time evenings, 1 part-time every other weekend and one weekday day/week, 2 part-time every other weekend day shift positions

GRINNELL COLLEGE: Alumni Relations Assistant, Assistant/Associate Director for Information Security, Administrative Support Assistant, Assistant/ Associate Director for Information Security, Business Process/ Analyst/ Programmer, Bookstore Assistant, Assistant Director of Residence Life and Orientation, Assistant Director of Dining Services, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund for Reunion Giving, Associate Director of Academic Technology, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Chemistry Technical Assistant, Case Manager, Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations, Associate Director of Development, Instructional Technologist, Instructional Designer, Residence Life Coordinator, Senior Web Systems Architect, Diving Coach, Part-time Catering Staff, Temporary Presentation Cook, Call-In Cashier, Call-in Dispatcher, Call-in Campus Safety & Security Officer. Click here for more information on these positions.

GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Full time teachers and Lifeguard needed. Please contact Kathleen Barnes: 641-236-7214

GRINNELL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB: General Manager

GRINNELL HEALTH CARE CENTER:Activities Assistant, Assistant Director of Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dietary Manager, RN/LPN

GRINNELL-NEWBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute teachers, Substitute Paraeducators, Substitute Drivers (Bus and Van, Substitute Custodians, Substitute Cooks. Apply at the District Office

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Registered Nurse(s) (Obstetrics and surgery) , Housekeeper, Clinic CMA, Clinic LPN,Radiologic Technologist (Internal only), Security Officer,--- Click Here for more information on these and other positions.

JACOBSON STAFFING: Administrative assistant, Bilingual or English Customer Service Openings,Forklift/Warehouse, Production, Harvest

KEY COOPERATIVE: Feed Mixer/ Pellet Mill Operator- 2nd shift (Grinnell Feed Mill), Grain/Agronomy Admin. Assistant (New Sharon), Grain Semi-Driver (NW Region), Compliance Officer- Roland Trnasport (Story City), Diesel Tech.-NAPA (Sully), Marketing Specialist (Company wide), Custom Applicator/Operations (Newton/Sully)

Grain Support Attendant (Nevada)

Maintenance/Operations (Roland)

Email HR@keycoop.com for more info.

MAYFLOWER COMMUNITY: Nurse (LPN or RN), Certified Nurses Aide/Certified Medical Assistant

MESKWAKI CASINO: Check here for job listings.

MICA: Bilingual Assistant Teacher (Marshalltown), Substitute Classroom Assistant (Tama, Poweshiek, Marshall, Story, Hardin Counties)

OURGRINNELL.COM: Freelance Contributor

PAGLIAI'S PIZZA: Busser, server, cashier, host, and dishwasher. Apply Within.

PENNYSAVER: Carrier

PEPPERTREE AT THE DEPOT CROSSING: Bartenders and servers

QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP:

Assembly Tech, Patient Staff Representative, Scale Operator, Picker/Packer, Welder/Fabricator, General Labor, Machine Operator, Call Center, Warehouse & Packaging

ST. FRANCIS MANOR: Day and Evening CNAS. Apply in person.

TASSEL RIDGE WINERY: Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Part-time Tasting Room Staff, Part-Time Wine Ambassadors

TEMP ASSOCIATES: Call Center, Warehouse, Production-all shifts, Welding, Assembly, long-term/temp positions available. Apply: tempassociates.com

Realty

See more listings at
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NEW LISTINGS:

2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT

ARBORS APARTMENTS

EXIT-HULS REALTY

GRACIE PARK APARTMENTS

GRINNELL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GRINNELL REALTY LLC

GRINNELL RENTAL PROPERIES - Contact Ron Edgington at 641-990-6463for available properties

GRINNELL RENTALS

L4 PROPERTIES LLC- Cooper Corner

NOBIL ENTERPRISES

RAMSEY-WEEKS

RE/MAX PARTNERS REALTY

SEAJAE PROPERTIES

Our favorite things, tied up with string

Do you know what's really cool about small cities? You can really make a difference. You can have a seat at the table, get busy and change things. Same goes for local spending. Just one purchase made locally instead of a larger city or online goes a long way in making a difference for a local restaurant or retailer. One of the things that has kept me up most at night over the last six years is reducing our downtown vacancy rate. We're doing really well downtown with an almost unheard of vacancy rate of 4%. I absolutely get the entertainment value of going to the city. I also understand completely the sense of relief of going shopping where no one knows you or wants to yell at at you in the dairy section of the local super market, but even one vacancy feels big here. Retailers, service providers and restaurants in a small city aren't just places where you trade dollars for things you need or want. They are a what make our town a neighborhood. They are who and what bring vitality to our downtown and give us character as a city. They are also the people serving a meal at church or putting a little extra in the basket on Sundays to help out those in need. They write checks to help the animal shelter stay open and support very other charity in town.

These are a few of our favorite things...

Our Annual Gift Idea List

A customized puzzle (or just about anything else) from Ballyhoo Ink on Commercial St.
Home Decor for an HGTV fanatic from Lorelies on Commercial St or on Beckman Gallery on Main St
Cool vintage decor and holiday decorations from Dandelines & Vines on Main St
Books from Pioneer Bookshop (Seth are you reading this? I would like books) on 4th Ave
Tools from Ace Hardware or Malcom Lumber on West St
Ornaments from Gosselink's Gifts & Interiors on Main St
A holiday table centerpiece from Bates Flowers on Broad St
Custom gift baskets or chocolates and flowers at Flowers by DZyne on 4th Ave
A new or retro video game from Gamers on 4th Ave
Gift certificates or her favorite shampoo from one of our more than 10 fantastic salons.
A new computer or cell phone accessories from B3, Verizon or US Cellular
Something sparkly from Bill's Jewlery Shop
New boots from Brown's Shoe (Kory hint hint - Rachael wants boots)
Clothes from Anna Kayte's (David hint hint - Emily wants sweaters)
Anything Burts Bees or a pair of ice skates from Bikes to you
Cowboy boots or a rhinestone belt from Wagon Wheels West
Car stuff for the motor head in your group from Arnold Motor
Fun clothes for the youngest members of your family at Giggles and Bows on Main St
Iowa and Iowa State gifts from the Glass Gift Box
Jewelry, scarves and sequin skirts from Maurices
Nike Yoga pants and cold weather running gear from Sports Page Sporting Goods
Tiger fan apparel/accessories from Awards Unlimited
A new washer & dryer from Victor Appliance
A new HD TV and surround sound system from Starnes TV & Appliance
TOYS TOYS TOYS from Theisens for your kids and your pets.
Willow Tree Angels from Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore
Custom photo canvases from Total Choice Shipping & Printing
Gift card to your favorite Grinnell restaurant

Please shop locally first in Grinnell this year. Happy Holidays!

Angela

Rachael

Emily

P.S. Many Grinnell retailers are open until 7pm or even later on weekdays through Christmas and are also open this Sunday afternoon.

You still have time to fill up your punch cards while shopping, so finish them up and turn them in to be entered to win $50 Grinnell Bucks.

Extended shopping hours at retailers are listed on our web calendar.

Events

See the full community calendar at http://getintogrinnell.com/events.cfm

A DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS CAROL: A TRAVELING TRAVESTY IN TWO TUMULTUOUS ACTS is Dec. 19 at 7:30, Dec. 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm and Dec. 21 at 2pm at Grinnell Arts Center Loft Theatre. Adults- $15, Students- $5

GRINNELL RETAILERS EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS

through Dec. 23

WINE AND WOOD FIRED OVEN PIZZA NIGHT is Dec. 19 at 5:30pm at Tassel Ridge Winery.

FREE MERCHANTS MOVIE: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS is Dec. 20 and 21 at the Strand 3 Theatre.

NEW YEARS' EVE PARTY is at Oakland Acres Golf Club on Dec. 31 from 8pm to midnight.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY is at Van Wijk Winery on Dec. 31 from 8pm to 12:30am.

HOOPS JAM-BALL-REE is Jan. 3 and Jan. 24 at Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Center, hosted by Central Iowa Christian School.

GRINNELL COLLEGE HOME BASKETBALL GAMES are Jan. 3 with women's game at 1pm and men's game at 3pm.

GAME DAY FREEZER MEAL WORKSHOP is Jan. 28 at Flowers by D'Zyne. Fee is due Dec. 21.

Announcements

LOCAL RESIDENT IS FINALIST FOR HERO OF THE YEAR AWARD: Traci Smith, EMT, East Poweshiek Ambulance and Grinnell Regional Medical Center, is one of six people nominated for the 2014 California Casualty Hero of the Year award. If she wins, she receives national recognition and a $10,000 luxury vacation. Voting is now open until December 30, 2014, for the Hero of the Year contest. To Vote, click here and then simply "share" her page using one of the buttons.

GAME DAY FREEZER MEAL WORKSHOP is Jan. 28 at Flowers by D'Zyne and Memories Maid. Must register by Dec. 21.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION ends January 7. Fee is $100. he regular season will consist of 9 games and the post season tournament will be single elimination. Captains may pick up league rules and roster forms upon registration.

GRINNELL COLLEGE SEEKS APPLICATIONS for Community Mini-Grant Program Applications must be submitted by Jan. 30.

Mini-Grants, which range from $1,000 to $7,500, are intended to support promising initiatives that enhance the social and economic vitality of our community, including cultural, recreational and educational projects, as well as projects addressing human needs and enhancing the safety and beauty of the community.

FORMER GRINNELL RESIDENT LEAVES GIFT TO GRINNELL-NEWBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT: DeLong Bequest Boosts Grinnell Newburg Educational Excellence (GNEE) Endowment by $50,000 High school friendships run deep among Grinnell-Newburg alumni. And a long-lasting one will benefit a new generation of G-N students, thanks to an unrestricted $50,000 bequest from the late Charles "Chod" DeLong, GHS 1954.

KIWANIS CLUB OF GRINNELL presented a $1500 check to Grinnell's local Head Start program on Dec. 2. In return, Head Start students serenaded Kiwanis members and presented a framed piece of art.

DAVIS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: When you decide it's time to lose your holiday weight, call Dr. Brandon Davis (236-0632). His clients have averaged a loss of 31 pounds in 6 months of treatment. Most insurances accepted

CHECK OUT OURGRINNELL.COM for news, happenings and events in the greater Grinnell area.

NEWEST HARDEE'S THICKBURGER is the Bacon Velveeta� Patty Meltdown Thickburger. It's Velveeta� Cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon pieces, atop a juicy 100% black angus beef patty. Served on toasted sourdough bread. Available now for a limited time at a Hardee's near you! Offered in � lb, 1/3 lb and � lb burger options.

PCA 2015 GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Non-profit (501(c)3) organizations that provide services in Poweshiek County are eligible to apply for project support. PCA is particularly interested in projects that provide cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities as well as ones that enhance the safety, beauty and economic vitality of the County. Applications are due Jan. 23.

MEMORIES MAID: The holidays are coming quick! Don't spend the short time you have with family worrying about what to cook! Let Memories Maid help make breakfast casseroles, muffins, and dinners for you so you can spend time with your friends and family! Meals make great gifts too! Also taking orders for personalized wine bottles and jars. And don't forget about the rental items! Rent decor and crystal glasses for your holiday parties, and there are a few dates open for the chocolate fountain!

NEW ADULT CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM is projected to begin in December. Genesis Development is looking for businesses in Grinnell to participate. For more info, contact the Genesis Development Site at 236-0230.

GIFT IDEA: Think you're running out of time? Not at all! Put pictures, a special quote, or your logo in full color on a mug for $10.00. Add some coffee or hot chocolate mix and voila - instant Christmas gift! Personalized phone cases are a great surprise for $20.00, and for holiday dinners and get-togethers, you can't beat a personalized insulated wine bag. There's still time!

GAMERS is now open an hour longer to make shopping easy this month! December hours are 10am-9pm Monday-Saturday and noon to 7pm on Sundays.

NEED CLEANING SERVICES? Call Ward Cleaning Services for estimate at 641-260-1167 / 641-840-2049 or email dmward@pcpartner.net for professional, friendly, and thorough service.

WATKINS PRODUCT GIFT GUIDES Local consultant offers gourmet specialty foods, botanical personal- and home-care products, gift baskets, and medicinals. Gift kits available. Contact Betty Broders at bmbemporium@hotmail.com or 641-236-9936.

About Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Whether you are stopping by for an hour, a weekend or the rest of your life, Grinnell is truly the "Jewel of the Prairie." We thank you for your support and continued interest in the town of Grinnell!

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

833 Fourth Avenue

Grinnell, Iowa 50112

641-236-6555

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