​          A “Changing Seasons” painting by Jim Hansel is one of a number of items that will be auctioned off at the first annual “Sweetheart Supper” fairgrounds fundraiser slated for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the fairgrounds. Tickets are $40 each for the meal and an evening of fun, auctions, a dance and fellowship. Two guns will also be raffled off as part of the evening activities. Event and raffle tickets are available at Wagon Wheels West at 175 US-6, or from the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds Office at 425 East St. S., both Grinnell. Submitted photo. 

By J.O. Parker
 
           A fundraising event for planned updates to the fairgrounds and a proposed indoor showring is slated for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds.
      The first annual PCFA (Poweshiek County Fair Association) Sweetheart Supper features a fun evening of drinks, fellowship, food, auctions and a dance, all for a good cause.
        Tickets are available at $40 each or reserve a table for eight and receive eight free drink tickets.
Evening agenda
Cocktail hour at 5 p.m.
Dinner buffet of prime rib/pork loin at 6 p.m.
Live auction at 7 p.m.
Silent auction closes at 8 p.m.
DJ Cox providing the tunes from 8 – 10 p.m.
Proposed building
        The proposed improvements include a 110-foot by 100-foot indoor showring arena with a 50-foot by 80-foot connecting hallway to the exhibit building. The hallway would include accessible handicap restrooms, new livestock office, meeting room and concession stand. The new indoor arena would be located on the west side of the exhibit building. Plans are to use local contractors on the project.
     “Our old showring building needs some work,” said Scott Sieck, president of the Poweshiek County Fairboard. “We’ve done work on the building over the years. Plus, it is small.” 
Auctions
      Some items already donated to the auctions include four general admission pit tickets to see Megan Moroney at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 9 and four front row seat tickets to see Brooks and Dunn on April 24 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines as part of the duo’s “Neon Moon Tour 2025.”
Other items being auctioned off include:
        “Changing Seasons” painting by Jim Hansel (JJ Nichting Company)
        “Forever Red” painting  by Charles Freitag (JJ Nichting Company)
        Shirts, hats and other gear from Bayer Crop Science (production and foundation)
        Seventeen – 12-foot HW brand corral panels 
        Pit Boss Smoker (Theisens)
        Six bags of Wyffels seed corn (Moon Seed)
        Six units of Wyffels Hybrids W7876 Rib seed corn (Widmer Ag, LLC)
        Two night stay at Sunset Hills Bison Ranch (Circle U Ag)
        Weekend stay at Outback Campground (Blake Jack Construction)
        40 Acres of spraying application (Kriegel Custom Agriculture)
         John Deere decorative yard ornament
        Scentsy gift basket
        30 minutes of grinding service (Superior Hay Grinding)
        $100 meat bundle certificate (Sunset Hills Bison Ranch)
        Five units of I Reckon bull semen (R9 Cattle Company - Steve Russell, Searsboro)
       10 units of LHT To Tier bull semen (Curt and Travis Kriegel, Hartwick)
        Baling services for 50 cornstalk bales (Tyler Hartgers)
        One hour of welding services (Hiltons Welding and Repair
         X9 1000 John Deere Tracked Combine collectable
         Color Experience for You (Jennifer McAlexander)
Gun Raffle
        In addition to the live and silent auctions, two guns will be raffled off – an engraved Henry Rifle .22 American Farmer Tribute Edition and a Savage 350 Legend Axis 11 XP with 3x9 Scope – to the buyer of the winning tickets. Tickets are $20 for the Henry Rifle drawing and $10 for the Savage firearm drawing. Must be 18 years of age to purchase tickets for the gun raffles and a limited number of tickets will be sold. Tickets for both the gun raffles and the Sweetheart Supper can be purchased at Wagon Wheels West at 175 US-6, or from the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds Office at 425 East St. S., both Grinnell. 
       The fairboard is currently seeking additional auction items for both the live and silent auctions. Items may be dropped off at the fairgrounds office or Wagon Wheels West in Grinnell.
         All proceeds go to support the Poweshiek County Fair and the new showring project.
Upcoming events
          Numerous events are held annually at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds including the Poweshiek County Fair, which will be held July 12 and 15 – 20.

​       BGM dancers competed in Class I Novelty, Class 11 Hip Hop and Class II Pom at the 49th Annual Iowa State Dance Team Association’s (ISDTA) Championships, Dec. 4 – Dec. 6 in Des Moines. Members of the BGM Dance Team include, from left, front row: Coach Courtney Neighbors, Abby Slater, Abby Pierson, Karagyn Minnaert; Middle row: Taelyn Garringer, Madelynn Doty, Connie Schott, Kylie Arment, Aiden Corona; and the back row: Shaelynn Keller, Maddy Conrad, Amelia Davis, Mira Beaderstadt, Adelyn McDonald and Amiah Lint. Submitted photo.

By ​J.O. Parker
 
       The BGM Bears Dance Team recently participated in the 49th Annual Iowa State Dance Team Association’s (ISDTA) Championships, bringing home three top 10 honors and a host of individual honors.
      The team earned a Division 1 rating and 8th place finish in the Class 1 Novelty Routine; 9th place in the Class II Hip Hop; and 7th place in the Class II Pom competition.
In addition, BGM had 8 soloists who performed as state qualifiers in October. Class II Soloists receiving Division II placements were Abby Pierson, Abby Slater, Karagyn Minnaert, Madelynn Doty, Shaelynn Keller, Amiah Lint and Mira Beaderstadt. Class II Soloist receiving a Division I rating was Kylie Arment.
        The dance team includes Karagyn Minnaert, Abby Pierson, Abby Slater, Kylie Arment, Aiden Corona, Madelynn Doty, Taelyn Garringer, Connie Schott, Amiah Lint, Shaelynn Keller, Mira Beaderstadt, Adelyn McDonald, Maddy Conrad and Amelia Davis. The BGM Bears Dance Team Coach is Courtney Neighbors with assistance from her sister, Kylee Neighbors, and former Coach, Steph Puls.
          The ISDTA High School and College State Dance Team Championship was held Dec. 4 – Dec. 6  at the Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. Teams are divided into classes based on school enrollment. They are evaluated and judged by industry professionals from all corners of the United States.

​       BGM had eight soloists who performed as state qualifiers in October, with seven dancers, bringing home Division 11 placements and one dancer bringing home a Division 1 rating. Pictured from left, are: Amiah Lint, Madelynn Doty, Abby Slater, Abby Pierson, Shaelynn Keller, Karagyn Minnaert, Kylie Arment and Mira Beaderstadt.

​        Members of the Grinnell Tiger Paws Dance Team competed at the 49th Annual Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) State Championships, Dec. 6 – 8, placing second in the MIX category, which is a combination of different styles of dance throughout the routine; third place in Hip Hop; fourth place in Pom; and sixth place in Jazz. Dancers are, from left, front row: Piper Donohoe, Judith Perez-Valentin, Olivia Chandler; Back row: Coach Sydney Bradford, Brooke Maschmeier, Makenna Stahl, Chloe Stevenson, MaCaeyla Snodgrass, Emma Shawler, Isabelle Holden, Brenna Sherman and Farrah Pefferman-Orstad. 

​By J.O. Parker
 
       The Grinnell Tiger Paws Dance Team recently participated in the 49th Annual Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) State Championships, where they enjoying another historic showing.
       The team competed in four categories on Friday, Dec. 6, day one of the competition. The Tiger Paws brought home a second place finish in the Class II MIX category, which is a combination of different styles of dance throughout the routine; third place in Class VI Hip Hop; fourth place in Class IX Pom; and sixth place in Class V Jazz.
     "I am super proud of the girls' for rising to the occasion and executing all of their routines to perfection,” noted Coach Sydney Bradford, who is in her third year coaching the dancers. “They are such a hard working team and we have had a great competition season; starting with being Conference Champions in Pom and Hip Hop and Conference Runner Ups in Jazz, to ending our competitive season with top placements in each of our categories. I am so incredibly proud of the dancers' dedication, determination and passion for their team and this sport."
      More than 250 teams and 556 routines compete in the three days of competition, Dec. 4 - 6, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, making this the largest state dance competition in the United States. 
      Teams are divided into classes based on school enrollment. They are evaluated and judged by industry professionals from all corners of the United States.
      The dance team will be performing at the home basketball games on Jan. 17 and Feb. 7 before wrapping up their season on Feb. 21 at their annual winter showcase at 6:30 p.m. at the high school.

​       Retiring Poweshiek County Sheriff Deputy Joel VanderLeest, left, and Sheriff Tom Kriegel, second from right, are joined by Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamme, second from left, and Iowa Highway Patrolman Sgt. Mike McCormack at a public retirement event on Monday, Dec. 30 at the Poweshiek County Courthouse boardroom. Sheriff Kriegel retired after 42.5 years in law enforcement and Deputy VanderLeest retired after 30 years in law enforcement.

By J.O. Parker
 
        “We enjoyed serving the people,” said Poweshiek County Sheriff Tom Kriegel, as he and Deputy Joel VanderLeest cleaned out their offices in Montezuma on New Year’s Eve day, ending long-tenured law enforcement careers for both men.
        “We never got bored,” said Kriegel. “Joel and I enjoyed working with all the deputies and we worked hard to get better vehicles, equipment and training for our deputies.”
     “Tom and I appreciate all the support we’ve received from the residents of the county,” noted VanderLeest.
      Kriegel spent 42.5 years in law enforcement in Poweshiek County, including 12 as sheriff.
      Vander Leest spent 30 years in law enforcement in Poweshiek County, including 12 years as chief deputy under Sheriff Kriegel.
Sheriff Tom Kriegel
      Following graduation from Grinnell High School in 1976, Kreigel went to work for Maytag in Newton. In 1982, while still working at Maytag, he was hired by the City of Brooklyn as a weekend police officer. 
       “Back in those days, they would give you the keys to the police car and let you go,” recalled Kriegel. “I had my own gun on the job. I worked weekends in Brooklyn for 17 years and started out at $4 an hour.”
      Kriegel got into law enforcement because he wanted to help people and thought it would be a good career.
     While still working weekends in Brooklyn and days at Maytag, Kriegel joined the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve deputy in 1986. He served in that capacity for six years, stepping down in 1992 when he ran unsuccessfully for sheriff against Max Allen.
      In 1993, he took a leave of absence from Maytag to attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
       “That made everyone want to hire me, but I stayed at Maytag until 2006 when I had my 30 years in,” said Kriegel.
       Kriegel joined the Montezuma Police Department in 1998 as a part-time officer and stayed there until 2001, when the MPD closed its police department and contracted with the sheriff’s office for law enforcement services.
     Kriegel continued working part-time with Poweshiek County Sherriff’s office until hiring on as a deputy full-time in 2006. 
        He was elected sheriff in November 2012, replacing the now late Sheriff Tom Sheets.
During his tenure as sheriff, Kriegel was involved in several high-profile cases including Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year-old Brooklyn girl who went missing on July 18, 2018 while jogging near her home. She was found a month later in a corn field.
       He was also involved with the search of Xavior Harrelson, 10, who went missing from Montezuma on May 27, 2021. He was found by a farmer a few miles north of Montezuma on Sept. 30, 2021.
      These are two of several high profile cases Kriegel was involved with during his time as sheriff. He also worked alongside the Iowa Highway Patrol, DCI agents, FBI and the crime lab during his tenure.
     “When I was elected sheriff, I became friends with sheriffs across the state,” said Kriegel. “I’ve really enjoyed working with fellow law enforcement officers. I’ve enjoyed working with Deputy VanderLeest and all the deputies in my department.”
       As for the future, Kriegel will continue his snow removal business in the Grinnell area. He also plans to enjoy spending time with his family (including his wife, four children and spouses and seven grandchildren). And he plans to go wild hog hunting in eastern Oklahoma in April. It’s an annual hunting venture he takes with his son and son-in-law. And he tends to a large vegetable garden during the summer months that measures almost an acre at his home east of Grinnell. The garden is stocked with hundreds of vegetables including 700 onion plants.
Deputy Joel VanderLeest
         Deputy VanderLeest joined the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Department as a reserve deputy in 1995.
      “Sheriff John Griffith hired me as a jailer/dispatch that same year,” noted VanderLeest.
          He joined the sheriff’s department as a full-time deputy in 1996.
            When asked what he enjoyed the most about the job, VanderLeest said every day was unpredictable.
       “Every day was different,” he said. “I enjoyed the challenge of the job. I served as chief deputy for 12 years.”
     As for the future, VanderLeest will spend time with his family (wife and three children), going hunting and focusing on new opportunities.
In closing
        Both men said they appreciate all the community support they have received during their careers. And both are also thankful for the installation of the new SARA (Shared Area Radio Agreement) network in Poweshiek County.
       “Now we can communicate with everyone,” noted Kriegel. “It’s a huge thing for law enforcement. It’s used by fire and ambulance departments, first responders and all law enforcement offices. It has opened up the lines of communication.”
     Kriegel along with VanderLeest were also instrumental in bringing body cams to deputies in the county during their time in law enforcement.
       A well-attended retirement celebration for both VanderLeest and Kriegel was held on Monday, Dec. 30 in the Poweshiek County Courthouse boardroom in Montezuma. The event drew law enforcement officials from across the state, along with family and many friends who came to thank the two men for their service and wish them well in retirement.
      “I’m going to take a lot of memories out of here,” said Sheriff Kriegel in wrapping up his long career.

​         Poweshiek County Deputy Joel VanderLeest, who retired after 30 years as a deputy, holds a photo of all the Poweshiek County Sheriff Deputies in 1996, his first year wearing a deputy uniform in the county. Next to him is the now retired sheriff John Griffith, who hired Deputy VanderLeest in 1995 as a dispatch / Jailer. Deputy VanderLeest became a deputy sheriff in 1996. Poweshiek County Sheriff Tom Kriegel, who has retired after 42.5 years, is pictured at right.  A public retirement event for both men was held on Monday, Dec. 30 at the Poweshiek County Courthouse boardroom.

By Rep. Dean Fisher

          The 2025 legislative session is well underway.  As I write this, the opening addresses from the Governor, the Chief Justice, and the head of the Iowa National Guard are all done, many bills are getting filed, and our committee work is underway.
        The major theme for this session will be the ongoing topic of economic relief for all Iowans. Iowans are feeling the pain of the Biden Administration’s four years in Washington. Inflation served as one of the top motivating issues this election cycle. One of the biggest things the legislature can do to directly help Iowans weather the storm of inflation is cut taxes, which we have done already with the income tax. More income tax cuts were just implemented on Jan. 1st lowering all taxpaying Iowans’ income tax rate to 3.8 percent. 
        Meanwhile, Democrats talk about wanting to help Iowans with high costs, but they really don’t have a leg to stand on given their parties track record with their own inflationary policies. Iowa Democrats voted against every income tax cut we’ve passed over the last few years. Their claims that these tax cuts only benefit the wealthy don’t hold any water. All taxpaying Iowans have had their tax rate significantly lowered by Iowa Republicans.
       Now that the Legislature has lowered income taxes, Iowans have been loud and clear that they want us to shift our focus to property taxes. There will likely be multiple ideas brought forward this session on the best way to address property taxes. For Iowa House Republicans, our focus will be on providing certainty to the taxpayer and ensuring that the taxpayers are put at the forefront of the conversation over the taxing entities. 
      Let’s not lull ourselves into thinking this property tax issue will be easy.  Property taxes are spent by your local governments, schools, counties and cities, not by the state legislature. Costs of fixing our roads, running our elections, operating our public schools, and providing all the other services local governments provide aren’t going down. The legislature can’t craft laws that account for the needs in every one of 99 different counties, 360+ school districts, and the hundreds of cities in Iowa.  We can lay down general guidelines in state law, but it’s up to each local government entity to decide what their needs and priorities are. The legislature must proceed with caution.
       As always, I look forward to seeing you at the capitol, or in the district.

By Sen. Annette Sweeny

​         Republicans have expanded their majority in both the House and the Senate. With a 67-33 majority in the House and a 34-15 majority in the Senate, the party is positioned for continued influence in Iowa’s state government. However, there was a slight reduction in this majority when Senator Cournoyer stepped down to assume the role of Lieutenant Governor.
      Governor Kim Reynolds, in her recent address, highlighted the state's strong condition, emphasizing Iowa’s national leadership in key areas such as retirement attractiveness, millennial home ownership, and fiscal responsibility. She pointed to the state's efforts in tax cuts—totaling $24 billion over 10 years—and praised the sustainability of these cuts, which she attributed to the state's ongoing government realignment efforts. These efforts, she said, have saved Iowa taxpayers over $200 million by streamlining and reducing unnecessary regulations.
      Governor Reynolds also turned attention to education, following last year’s improvements to reading education. She outlined plans to address math proficiency next, announcing upcoming legislation aimed at returning to proven methods of teaching math. Additionally, she proposed a measure to curb smartphone use in classrooms, citing the distraction they cause as one of the top challenges for teachers. This new policy would restrict smartphone use during instructional time, ensuring classrooms remain focused on learning and student development.
        Another key proposal from Reynolds was a bill banning texting while driving, which she believes is crucial to reducing highway fatalities caused by distracted driving. Her speech also touched on the need for expanding childcare and preschool programs through new grant initiatives. 
    Addressing healthcare, Reynolds spoke about the importance of increasing the number of medical residencies in Iowa, announcing a partnership between HHS, Broadlawns, and the University of Iowa to secure $150 million in federal funds. This investment is aimed at creating 115 new medical residencies. She also stressed the need for more nurses and called for a review of the state’s Medicaid reimbursement models. On the topic of cancer, Reynolds proposed more funding for research and the creation of an epidemiology team to investigate rising cancer rates in Iowa.
     Governor Reynolds concluded by urging lawmakers to act on these pressing issues, underscoring that these proposals are essential to Iowa's continued growth and prosperity.

       The Grinnell High School Curtain Club and Thespians presented, “You Can’t Take It With You,” in early November in the school auditorium.
       The play was under the direction of Holly and Adam Kelley-Chown with Ken Phipps serving as the technical director.
Show Synopsis
           Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores, have been happily living their zany lives in his house by Columbia University in New York for many years. This family (and their friends) are a madcap group of eccentrics, marching to the beat of their own drum, with pride and joy. Their hobbies include collecting snakes, building fireworks in the basement, writing a myriad of plays that never get published, and taking ballet lessons. Things like stress, jobs, and paying taxes to the government are for other people, not for them! But when practical young Alice Sycamore becomes engaged to her company’s Vice President, Tony Kirby, the Vanderhof/Sycamore clan must straighten up to meet the new in-laws. Disaster ensues when the Kirbys arrive at the wrong time and, despite the best laid plans, see Alice’s family in all of its crazy glory. The evening ends with everyone in the house getting arrested, and Alice ending the engagement. It isn’t until Grandpa’s wise speech to Mr. Kirby about the importance of living life to the fullest that the two families find a way to accept each other, and love conquers all. “You Can’t Take It With You” is a madcap, idealistic comedy that reinforces the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy.
Cast
            Billy Lopatto – Grandpa; Benjamin Davis – Paul; Brennen Rasmussen – G-Man 1 “The Man”; Jackson Hinkle – Donald; Trycer Arends – Mr. Kirby; Evan Kite – Ed; Luke Ohlsen – Tony; Owen Shepardson – Boris; Elisabeth Kelley-Chown – Rheba; Maggie Kaup – Penny; Mackenzie Kohl – Olga, duchess; Lucy Skouson – Henderson; Lanie Kaup – Gay Wellington; Thea Sherman – Mr. DePinna; Alex Vogt – G-Man 2 “Jim”; Penelope Fennell – Essie; Kayin Riggenberg – G-Man 3 “Mac”; Peyton Stevenson – Mrs. Kirby; and Frances Pedersen - Alice
Crew
         Stage Manager: Cameron Thompson; Assistant Stage Manager: Diane Boyd; Lighting Chief: Max Bartlett; Sound Chief: Holden Smith; Props Chief: Jonathan Solomon; Props Crew: Aaron Blanchard, Brock Reimers; Costumes Chief: River Haenfler; Costumes Crew: Jack Hutchinson, Tayla Fabor: and Hair and Makeup: Isabella Wilson and Slane McCue.

​       Newly sworn in deputy sheriff, Matt Wray, middle, is joined by his father, Chris, at left, who currently serves as a sergeant with the Grinnell Police Department, and his grandfather, Larry Wray, right, who spent 32 years in law enforcement, six years with Grinnell and 26.5 years with the sheriff’s department.

By J.O. Parker
 
         The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office welcomed new deputy Matt Wray, 28, to the department following a brief swearing in ceremony at the sheriff’s office in Montezuma on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The event was attended by a number of friends and family members, county law enforcement officers and county officials.
           Wray comes from a long-line of family law enforcement officers in Poweshiek County.
     Wray’s dad, Chris Wray, currently serves as a police sergeant with the Grinnell Police Department, a position he has held for 23 years. He previously spent 14 years with the Montezuma Police Department. He currently supervises the night shift at GPD.
            Also present was Larry Wray, Matt’s grandfather and Chris’ father, who spent 32 plus years in law enforcement.
           “I started out when our office was in the basement of the Poweshiek County Courthouse,” said Larry. “When I started, the sheriff’s department had three deputies, including Max Allen who was the sheriff.”
            Larry said he was hired as an extra deputy and his number was 79-4.
            “Mike Shutts and I were hired at the same time on May 5, 1974,” he said.
            Larry served with the Grinnell Police Department for six years before joining the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office. He spent 26.5 years with the sheriff’s department.
            Larry said he was involved in the investigation of the Grinnell State Bank robbery and double murder in 1979.
            Larry’s favorite part of his job was investigating crimes.
            “I’m extremely proud of my son and grandson,” said Larry.
            When asked to share his thoughts about his son, Matt, following in his and Larry’s footsteps, Chris said, “I couldn’t be more proud of him. We have three generations of Wray family members serving the public in law enforcement.”
        When asked about his time in law enforcement, Chris said he enjoys trying to make a difference in people’s lives.
            “And protecting the community I serve,” said Chris.
            Matt has served as a reserve deputy and dispatch/jailer since 2017. He will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in May and will graduate in early September.
            Matt decided to apply for the position with the departure of chief deputy Joel Vanderleest and Sheriff Tom Kriegel, who both retire on Dec. 31.
            “I want to help people the same that my dad and grandpa have done,” said Matt.
Retirement celebration
            A retirement celebration for both Deputy Vanderleest, who served the public for 30 years, and Sheriff Kriegel, who spent 42.5 years in law enforcement, is slated for Monday, Dec. 30 from 2 – 5 p.m. in the boardroom in the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma.

         Poweshiek County Sheriff Tom Kriegel shakes hands and congratulates new Poweshiek County Deputy Matt Wray following a brief swearing in ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the sheriff’s office in Montezuma. Wray, who most recently served as a dispatch/Jailer and reserve deputy, is following in the footsteps of his dad, Chris Wray, and grandfather, Larry Wray, both of who served or are serving in law enforcement. 

​        Newly sworn in Poweshiek County Sheriff Deputy, Matt Wray, signs paperwork following being sworn in on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Matt follows in the footsteps of his dad, Chris Wray, and grandfather, Larry Wray, both of who served or are serving in law enforcement in Poweshiek County.

       Hey friends! The 2025 Stew Fest is coming up! Sponsored by Grinnell Area Arts Council and Stew Makerspace, the event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad St., Grinnell. Help support the Stew Makerspace at this delicious fundraiser! Gather for good food and good company for a good cause!
     CHEFS: Make your favorite soup or stew and serve it at the event for our friendly competition and fundraiser. Attendees will vote, and the winner will be awarded the official Stew Chef crown and bragging rights!
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdZc1xShMk.../viewform...
       ARTISTS: Donate an item for the Stew Fest silent auction. An item made at the Stew is super fun, but we deeply appreciate your donation no matter where it is created! 
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd5LHoAlWl.../viewform...
       MORE INFO AT: WWW.GRINNELLARTS.ORG/STEW-FEST
     All funds raised from this event go to support the operations of the Arts Council's community makerspace, the Stew Makerspace, keeping patron fees low for community members and free for Grinnell High School students.