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September 2017
STEM Station
Ever wonder what an engineer is, or how mechanics work? Today's the day to learn about engineering and test out a few concepts for yourself while building your very own catapult!
Find out more »October 2017
Steering Committee Meeting for the City of Ida Grove Comprehensive Plan
The City of Ida Grove will be holding a Steering Committee meeting for the City's Comprehensive Plan with assistance from Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO). The meeting will be held on Monday October 2nd at 5pm in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide a current inventory of community resources and issues, and a thoughtful statement of the community’s vision and goals for the future. The Comprehensive Plan document provides legal justification for community…
Find out more »Paws to Read!
Encourage a love of reading - stop by to check out Paws to Read! Paws to Read is a special after school library program welcoming Loger Comfort/Therapy Dogs. Children will have an opportunity to strengthen reading and comprehension skills while reading, or listening, to a story. All are welcome to attend and reading times will be divided to accommodate all children. We hope to see you there!
Find out more »Punt, Pass, Kick
For boys and girls, ages 6-15. Join us for a friendly football skills competition. This will take place up at the ball field complex, on the practice field area. The Kiwanis will also be grilling before and during the event. Pre-register at the Rec Center by October 19, 2017.
Find out more »No School Movie Afternoon
No school? No problem! Join us at the library for a free family movie afternoon! Each movie showing will feature a newer release children's movie, usually rated PG. Popcorn or small snack is provided.
Find out more »Pumpkin Parade & Trick or Treating
Bring your families and meet at Godbersen park at 5:30 PM for a small costume contest and parade. After the parade a treat bag filled with goodies from Ida Grove businesses and glow necklaces will be available to make our kids more visible while out after dark. Trick or treating will begin following the parade and last until 8:00 PM. If you will be handing out candy from your home please remember to turn on an outdoor light
Find out more »November 2017
Regular City Election Day
Polls open at noon on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 until 8 p.m. for Regular City Election. Positions up for election are: Mayor, At Large, Ward I, Ward II.
Find out more »Vision Session for the City’s Comprehensive Plan
A Public Meeting Vision Session will be held Wednesday November 15th from 7pm to 9pm at the Ida Grove Recreation Center. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! The 2017-2018 Comprehensive Plan of the City of Ida Grove is intended to serve as an advisory document that outlines the city's vision. The purpose of this comprehensive plan is to provide a current inventory of community resources and a thoughtful statement of the community's vision and goals for the future. This…
Find out more »STEM Station – Hour of Code
Interested in learning how your favorite video games work? Stop in for this special Hour of Code...we'll be making our own games while learning the secrets behind coding!
Find out more »Turkey Trot
6th Annual Fun Run/Walk Prediction "Race" Thanksgiving Morning 8:30 AM (registration begins at 7:45 AM) The fun/walk will be held on the Pleasant Valley Trail (in town only), starting and ending at the Rec Center. The winner of the fastest time and the winner of the closest prediction will each receive a dozen decorated Thanksgiving cookies. $5 of each registration will be donated to the Ida County Food Pantry and $5 will go to the Rec Center.
Find out more »December 2017
DIY Holiday Wreath Class
Enjoy a morning with us as we guide you in making a holiday wreath. There is a maximum of 15 participants for this class. All supplies will be provided. Please call the Rec Center at 364-3716 to reserve your spot.
Find out more »Ida Grove Source Water Community Kick-Off
Conservation Districts of Iowa has partnered with the DNR to provide communities access to a Source Water Community Facilitator. Bridget Durst servers Northwest Iowa to provide support during the Source Water Protection Planning process. Her mission is to help develop awareness surrounding Source Water and the role community members play in the care of this natural resource. We invite all citizens, city officials, business partners, landowners, agricultural producers, and other stakeholders to join us in our Source Water Protection Planning…
Find out more »February 2018
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting
The Ida Grove Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will be meeting on Tuesday February 20th at 5pm in the City Council Chambers. Nicole Peterson from SIMPCO will be presenting research and information regarding the survey completed by participants. Everyone is welcome to attend to give their thoughts and ideas for the bright future for Ida Grove! If anyone has any questions, please contact City Hall at 364-2428.
Find out more »April 2018
Ida Grove Comprehensive Plan Presentation
Ida Grove is updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. Please come review the draft comprehensive plan! Topics Include: Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, Parks, Community Facilities and Services. The Comprehensive Plan Review is scheduled for April 23, 2018 at 5:00pm at the Rec Center. All are welcome to attend! For more information contact: Marc Dennison at idagrove@netllc.net and Nicole Peterson at nicole@simpco.org
Find out more »City of Ida Grove Comprehensive Plan Presentation
Please join us to review the City of Ida Grove's updated Comprehensive Plan!
Find out more »May 2018
Monday Movie Matinee
Stop by the library for a little afternoon entertainment. Now showing newer release movies for our adult patrons! Feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Find out more »June 2018
Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "Wonder", based on the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio.
Find out more »2018 Libraries Rock…Movies
Join us at the library for a fun filled Friday Morning! Each Friday in June and July, we will be hosting a movie morning, showing a great family friendly movie. Make sure to pick up your summer schedule to see what we'll be showing! The Ida Grove Summer Library Program is sponsored in part by generous donations from the following Ida Grove Businesses: North Star Community Credit Union, First State Bank, American Legion McNamara-Moore Post 61, American Legion Auxiliary, GOMACO…
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "In the Heart of the Sea", based on the book "In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whale-ship Essex" by Nathaniel Philbrick.
Find out more »2018 Libraries Rock…Fonziba Drums!
Join Fonsiba to learn about African drumming and culture. In 2003, Fonsiba spent six weeks living with the Dembele family, whose traditional drummers go back thirty generations. She apprenticed with the family elder, Dramane Dembele, and performed with his drum troupe at several African weddings. During the program, Fonsiba invites everyone to play one of her thirty, hand-carved, jembe drums from the Ivory Coast and experience first-hand what it is like to be in a West African drum band.…
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "The Shack", based on the book "The Shack" by William Young.
Find out more »2018 Libraries Rock…Darrin Crow, Storyteller
Darrin Crow, Storyteller & Troubadour will make a special appearance at the Ida Grove Library on Tuesday June 19th. Join Darrin as he shares powerful, imaginative, engaging stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat and stick with you long after the tale ends. The Ida Grove Summer Library Program is sponsored in part by generous donations from the following Ida Grove Businesses: North Star Community Credit Union, First State Bank, American Legion McNamara-Moore Post 61,…
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "13 Hours", based on the book "13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi" by Mitchell Zuckoff.
Find out more »2018 Libraries Rock…The Singing Cowgirls
Join special guests Aspen & Alice Black to learn all about cowboy/girl life! Clap, laugh, sing, dance, and role-play along! Dive right in, clip-clopping along to "Come Ride With Me", learning to yodel with "The Yodeling Mule", traveling to "Cowbuqerque", NM, with Cody, the songwriting steer, 'tooting' along to "That Smell", and everyone likes dancing to the "Cowgirl Shuffle" and the Virginia Reel! The Ida Grove Summer Library Program is sponsored in part by generous donations from the following…
Find out more »Ida Grove’s 2018 Heritage Days
Heritage Days 2018 kicks off this Thursday! With something for everyone, it's FUN for the whole family!!
Find out more »July 2018
Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "The Light Between Oceans", based on the book "The Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman.
Find out more »2018 Libraries Rock…Craft & Movie Day
Join library staff to make some great Independence Day crafts and stay to enjoy the movie "Rock Dogs"! The Ida Grove Summer Library Program is sponsored in part by generous donations from the following Ida Grove Businesses: North Star Community Credit Union, First State Bank, American Legion McNamara-Moore Post 61, American Legion Auxiliary, GOMACO Corporation, Midwest Industries, Ida Grove Kiwanis, and the Hoffman Agency. Thank you for your support!
Find out more »Letters From Home
Check out Letters From Home, a fundraiser to honor our veterans! For tickets contact any Legion Member, Morningside Healthcare Community, Ida County Courier or Trendue Salon.
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "Forever My Girl", based on the book "Forever My Girl" by Heidi McLaughlin.
Find out more »2018 Libraries Rock…Pockets Full of Fun
Join library staff and special guest Lisa Laird & Pockets Full of Fun to celebrate the summer library program! Pockets Full of Fun will start at 10:30am and a picnic will follow with hotdogs, chips, juice provided. Today's the day to pick up your special incentives for participating too! Can't wait to see you there and celebrate all of your reading accomplishments! The Ida Grove Summer Library Program is sponsored in part by generous donations from the following Ida Grove…
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "The 33", based on the book "Deep Down Dark" by Hector Tobar.
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "Sully", based on the book "Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters" by Capt. Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger.
Find out more »Libraries Rock…Books to Movies!
2018 Libraries Rock adult summer library program presents the "Books to Movies" series! Stop by to check out the book, and then come in to watch the film to see how the two compare. This week's movie showing is "A Dog's Purpose", based on the book "A Dog's Purpose" by W. Bruce Cameron.
Find out more »September 2018
Coffee & Coloring
Join us for a fun, unique way to unwind and express your creativity! Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own if you would like.
Find out more »University of Iowa Mobile Museum
Stop by to enjoy a special visit from the University of Iowa's Mobile Museum. The Mobile Museum features three physical exhibits: Discover, Develop, Deploy This exhibit highlights work on nutrition, hearing loss, and supporting healthy families. From printing devices that help the hearing-impaired to creating eyeglasses and beyond, this partnership shows that translational science is only limited by your imagination! A Matter of Scales: Pangolins in Peril Pangolins are amazing scale-covered mammals from Africa and Asia. Unfortunately they are critically…
Find out more »October 2018
Story Time
Preschool story time for ages 0-4. Join us for thirty minutes of fun, including stories, songs, and dance.
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll meet Laura from the ISU Ida County Extension office, she'll have a great program for you to participate in. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »November 2018
Photography of Don Poggensee
Join noted Northwest Iowa photographer Don Poggensee for a special guided exhibit of his work on Thursday, November 15th at 6:30 pm. The exhibit will feature a variety of photographs taken throughout his career, including photographs of the Amish, northern lights, star trails, wildlife, nature and other special images. The exhibit will be held in the Heritage Room of the Ida Grove Library; admission is free, coffee and cookies will be served.
Find out more »December 2018
After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be sharing a special holiday movie and snacks. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »June 2019
2019 Summer Library Program welcomes Sanford Museum
Kick off the 2019 Summer Library Program with us! To start summer right, we will be joined by staff from the Sanford Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, leading to man's first steps on the moon. Join us for games, activities, and more as we celebrate this historic mission.
Find out more »Ida Grove Library welcomes storyteller Darrin Crow
There's a universe of stories out there, and storyteller Darrin Crow is blasting off to bring them to you. This summer's stories will feature tales of the sun and moon, constellations, and people who reached for the stars. Make sure to join library staff and Darrin to hear his amazing, one of a kind stories!
Find out more »Stuffed Animal Sleepover
We will be hosting our very first stuffed animal sleepover on June 27th. Bring your stuffed animals to spend the night at the library; we'll have plenty to entertain them and keep them busy! To participate: drop off your stuffed friends by 7pm on June 27th; we will keep them entertained all evening with games, movies, crafts, and plenty of fun. On Friday morning, stop by the library to pick up your stuffed animal and join us for a family…
Find out more »Iowa’s Hidden Treasures with Dan Kaercher
The Ida Grove Library will be hosting a special event during Heritage Days weekend with Dan Kaercher, retired founding editor-in-chief of Midwest Living magazine and Iowa Public Television host. The event will take place on Sunday, June 30th at the Depot in Moorehead Park with a start time of 2pm. The Ida County Historical Society will be providing tours of the Stagecoach Inn, Barn and School on Sunday afternoon as well. Mr. Kaercher spent years traveling in almost every one…
Find out more »July 2019
Science Center of Iowa to visit Ida Grove Library for 2019 summer program
Join the Science Center of Iowa for an Outer Space Odyssey! Ever wonder what it's like to visit other planets in our solar system? Together, we'll follow the amazing journey of the Voyager spacecraft, see awe inspiring images and attempt some out-of-this-world experiments.
Find out more »Special Guest to visit Ida Grove Library for the summer party!
Join library staff and special guest Jim Perry to celebrate the 2019 summer library program! Jim Perry will present his amazing magic show at 10:30 and a picnic will follow. Hotdogs, chips, juice and cookies will be served. Make sure to stop by to pick up summer reading incentives too! Can't wait to see you there!
Find out more »September 2019
After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be hosting a Lego Building Challenge, hop on over to the library and show us your building talents. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »Coffee & Coloring
Join us for a fun, unique way to unwind and express your creativity! Adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own if you would like.
Find out more »Nancy Drew: Iowa’s Heroine to the World
The Ida Grove Library will host special guest speaker, Barbara Lounsberry, for “Nancy Drew: Iowa’s Heroine to the World” on Thursday September 19th at 6:30pm in the Heritage Room of the Ida Grove Library. Join us to learn more about Nancy Drew, the most popular female detective in fiction and her creator, Mildred Augustine of Ladora, Iowa. Augustine’s authorship of the first Nancy Drew mysteries—and single-handed creation of Nancy’s admirable character—were kept secret for more than 50 years. Equally…
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Storytime is a fun and rich experience that builds a love of books, libraries, and reading that will stay with children for a lifetime. Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and more that will educate and entertain, as well as build early literacy skills to help children get ready to read, giving them a greater probability of school success.
Find out more »After School Adventures @ Your Library
Looking for something to do when school lets out early? Join after school adventures @ your library to be entertained and educated! Today we'll be learning with Laura from the ISU Extension Office - Ida County. We hope you can join us!
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