After the Storm: Grinnell Gathers for Revival & Street Concert Featuring Logan Mize

Logan Mize in concert on Main Street Grinnell, KS

Grinnell, KS – August 22, 2025 - Just three months after a tornado ripped through Grinnell, the heart of the town was beating strong again Friday night as the Gove County Community Foundation hosted the After the Storm Revival & Street Concert featuring Kansas native Logan Mize.

The evening began with a community meal and social hour from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., where lines for food stretched long down Main Street. The dinner was offered for a free-will donation, with proceeds going directly to tornado relief efforts in Grinnell. Neighbors laughed, shared stories, and for the first time in a while, the focus was on celebration instead of cleanup.

Just after 8 p.m., country music artist Logan Mize took the stage for a stripped-down acoustic set alongside two bandmates on harmonica and steel guitar. Main Street Grinnell was packed, chairs filling every open space as people from near and far came to support the community and enjoy live music. The evening stayed beautiful until the final notes of Mize’s performance, when rain sprinkles started to roll in - almost as if nature itself had been holding back just long enough for the music to play.

Mize, who hails from Clearwater, Kansas, has built a career with his heartfelt songs that reflect small-town roots, resilience, and Midwestern grit. Known for hits like "Better Off Gone" and "Ain’t Always Pretty," Mize has toured nationally but remains proud of his Kansas upbringing. For Grinnell, his presence wasn’t just a concert - it was a homegrown reminder of what community means.

The storm in May left deep scars. Homes were destroyed, power and gas lines were ripped apart, and families were displaced. I-70 was temporarily closed when the tornado crossed the interstate, flipping vehicles and scattering debris. Many residents described the aftermath as “like a movie” — churches with their roofs gone, grain bins crushed, cars overturned. But in the wake of destruction, the community has shown resilience. New homes are already under construction, and with each day, Grinnell is writing the next chapter of recovery.

Friday night’s event reflected that spirit. “Grinnell has some fantastic people,” said Jason Schumacher of Schudio Sound, who ran the soundboard and lights for the concert. “The whole community stepped in and helped me clean up after the concert to beat the rain. I was cleaned up and ready to go within 25 minutes.”

That’s Grinnell - neighbors looking out for neighbors, ready to lend a hand before you even ask.

The After the Storm Revival was more than music. It was a declaration that the community is moving forward, together. What was once a scene of devastation has now become a place of fellowship, generosity, and hope. The sounds of a steel guitar on Main Street Friday night were not just entertainment — they were the sound of resilience.

And for those who have watched Grinnell rise from the rubble these past few months, one thing is certain: it will only get better as time moves on.