by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com A Season to Appreciate the Good – December Newsletter Article As we move into December, it’s clear that life isn’t slowing down for anyone. The holidays bring their own kind of hustle…full calendars, busy stores, year-end responsibilities, and a long list of things that need doing. But…
by Andy Stoecken | Septagon Construction | Board Chair 2025 | Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Say It Isn’t So, Grimes? – November Newsletter Article How did we even get to this point? We’re staring down that dreaded word most of us despise… snow. Before we dig out the shovels, fire up the snow blowers, and…
by Brian Buethe, President | CEO | Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Picking the Right Team for Grimes’ Future – October Newsletter Article 2025 I was eight years old when the “Miracle on Ice” happened. As a young boy from the Midwest, growing up during the Cold War, I can still remember how big of…
Andy Stoecken | Septagon Construction – Board Chair Grimes Chamber & Economic Development 2025 Fall in Grimes: A Season Full of Energy – September Newsletter Article 2025 2025 has been an interesting year to say the least, and I think we can all agree it has been anything but slow. It seems like only yesterday…
by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO | Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Where Art Meets Purpose in Grimes, Iowa – August Newsletter Article 2025 In the heart of Grimes, Iowa, a new public space is reshaping how the community gathers, reflects, and connects. Adjacent to the Grimes Public Library and framed by a tranquil…
by Andy Stoecken – Septagon Construction | 2025 Board Chair | Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Where Did the Summer Go? – July 2025 Newsletter Article Didn’t school just get out? Isn’t the Iowa State Fair only a few weeks away? The 4th of July is over? Is it too early to start a countdown…
By Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com Why Community Events Matter…and Who Makes Them Happen in Grimes – June 2025 Newsletter Article At Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, our purpose is simple but powerful: to support local businesses while strengthening the entire Grimes community. With more than 300 member businesses and organizations, we serve…
by Brian W. Buethe, President & CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development The Power of Showing Up: How Community Shapes Our Future – May 2025 Newsletter Article Take a moment. Breathe. Look around. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in a great place-Grimes, Iowa. At Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, we often talk about…
By Andy Stoecken | GCED Board Chair | Septagon Construction Cliche Phrases – April 2025 Newsletter Article My wife and I have called Grimes home for the past 17 years. During this time, we’ve come to realize that Grimes is a blend of transplants and people who’ve lived here their entire lives. One thing that…
by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com Know Your Community – March 2025 Newsletter Article I once read that Benjamin Franklin was the last true “Renaissance Man.” According to Britannica, a Renaissance man is someone who “embraces all knowledge and develops their own capacities as fully as possible.” Franklin certainly did-he was a scientist,…