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Growing Together & Building Our Future

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…

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The New Grimes Public Library – A Hub for Everyone

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…

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Lessons from a Poet Long Gone

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…

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A Little Good News

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. …

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Time Tested Lessons

Time Tested Lessons by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development November Newsletter Article When I was a young man I can remember begging my parents to take me into the city to go shopping.  It wasn’t a case of necessity, as pretty much everything I needed could be purchased in the…

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The Importance of Showing Up

The Importance of Showing Up by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com October Newsletter Article I took a trip to my hometown recently to visit my family and to catch up with some old friends. For those who know me, or have read some of my past articles, you may already know I come from a…

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Life & Leadership

Life & Leadership by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, GrimesIowa.com, brianb@grimesiowa.com September Newsletter Article This past month, Grimes Chamber & Economic Development, and the community we serve lost a great friend.  It is common in successful communities, businesses, and organizations that influential leaders emerge.   These leaders vary in their styles…

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Pillars in Grimes

Pillars in Grimes by Cyle Taylor, Board Chair, www.GrimesIowa.com (VisionBank) August Newsletter Article I had the pleasure of attending the 2023 Iowa Character Awards presented by Drake University. This event highlights role models throughout Iowa and recognizes them as someone who impacted their community. Listening to the stories from each recipient, several people and businesses…

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Great, Another Survey

Great, Another Survey by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com July 2023 Newsletter Article Some of you may remember Richard Dawson.  Dawson was an actor and a comedian.  He was well known for playing the character Corporal Peter Newkirk on the long running television sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes” that originally aired in the late 1960’s and…

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Getting Organized

Getting Organized by Brian Buethe, President | CEO, www.GrimesIowa.com June 2023 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 thing…

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