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Welcome to the 2024 School Year!

by Adam Bunge, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Board Chair, www.GrimesIowa.com September 2024 Newsletter Article As the 2024 school year begins, I am filled with excitement and pride to welcome back our students, educators, and families. The start of a new school year is always a special time, full of possibilities and fresh opportunities for…

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Embracing the Olympic Spirit Right Here at Home

by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development Embracing the Olympic Spirit Right Here at Home – August 2024 Newsletter Article As the Summer Olympic Games unfold in Paris, I’m reminded of the incredible spirit of unity and achievement that brings the world together to compete against one another respectfully.  I…

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Vision Becomes Reality

by Adam Bunge | Board Chair | Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Vision Becomes Reality – July 2024 Newsletter Article Dear Grimes Community Members, I am excited to welcome all residents and visitors to our brand-new splash pad and park area. This vision became a reality thanks to significant efforts from our residents, business partners…

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Getting Organized

by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com Getting Organized – June 2024 Newsletter Article I’ve always been pretty good at accumulating things and I’m confident that I’m not alone in this regard. Last month the citywide garage sales took place, followed by the annual Grimes Cleanup Day; a day that allows some people to depart with…

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Levels of Civic Engagement

by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com Levels of Civic Engagement – May 2024 Newsletter Article I’ve had the opportunity in my life to be involved in a great many organizations. Good organizations. I am drawn to groups that I believe have a desire to serve a greater societal good. For me, those organizations have included participation in…

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Major Step in the Right Direction

By Adam Bunge | Board Chair, Grimes Chamber and Economic Development April 2024 Newsletter Article Dear Community Members,   An often overlooked, but vitally important component of our city’s infrastructure revolves around our wastewater management. This has been an area of focus for the city and a common topic amongst residents for many years. I…

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Growing Together & Building Our Future

by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development March 2024 Newsletter Article Have you noticed how Grimes seems to be buzzing with energy lately? Maybe it’s because of the relatively mild weather we’ve been experiencing, or perhaps it is something else.  From new businesses cropping up to expanding neighborhoods, it’s clear that…

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The New Grimes Public Library – A Hub for Everyone

by Adam Bunge, 2024 Grimes Chamber and Economic Development Board Chair February Newsletter Article I am excited to write my first newsletter article and recognize the grand opening of the new Grimes Public Library, our community’s newest WIN. As board chair of Grimes Chamber and Economic Development, I believe that libraries play a vital role…

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Lessons from a Poet Long Gone

by Brian W. Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com  January Newsletter Article Robert Frost is widely considered one of the greatest poets in American history.  There are other contenders, of course.  He is best known for his famous poem entitled “The Road Not Taken”.  The poem, which was first published in 1916, ponders the choices that…

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A Little Good News

by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com December Newsletter Article I let you in on a little secret.   Living in Grimes, Iowa either keeps you young or makes you feel old.  Last year, I had the distinct honor of passing the half-century mark, which I choose to view as a blessing.  My Father’s generation has…

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