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A Night of Country Legends and a Heartfelt Surprise: How One Guitar is Helping Tornado Relief in Grinnell
In a special moment during the concert, The Frontmen autographed an acoustic guitar, which was then auctioned off in a silent, text-to-bid format. The rules were simple: highest bidder takes home the guitar, and the total amount would be donated to a charity of their choosing.
Kristina Hemel
May 272 min read


Governor Laura Kelly visits Grinnell, KS
Kansas Governor Kelly visited Grinnell today to see firsthand the damage of the tornado that directly hit the town of Grinnell, KS on Sunday, May 18th.
Kristina Hemel
May 221 min read


Press Release: Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Tornado Relief Fund for Grinnell
The community of Grinnell is facing a long road to recovery after the recent tornado. Homes were destroyed. Families are displaced. And now, the rebuilding begins.
The Gove County Community Foundation, in partnership with GNWKCF and Grinnell
Promoting Pride & Progress (GP3), has created the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Fund — a special relief effort designed to support both immediate cleanup efforts and long-term recovery for those affected.
Kristina Hemel
May 211 min read


Tornado Strikes Grinnell, Kansas – Devastation Reported in Gove County
However, at approximately 6:50 PM CST, a tornado touched down in Grinnell, Kansas. The National Weather Service in Goodland issued the tornado warning at 6:38 PM, noting that a storm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Grinnell, moving northeast at 30 mph. The warning remained in effect until 7:15 PM CDT. The storm brought with it the threat of a tornado and quarter-size hail, and radar indicated strong rotation.
Kristina Hemel
May 183 min read
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