Rain, rain… and more rain.
We saw around 2 inches of rain this week, which is nearly half of what central Iowa usually gets during the entire month of June! The weather finally looks a little better now though, so here’s what’s happening in Granger, Woodward and nearby this week.
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📅 Things to Do This Week
Friday, June 12
Free Skating Fun in Dallas Center
Dallas Center Mound Park/Outdoor Skate Rink | Fri., 7-9 p.m. | Free
It's a quick drive from Granger and an easy way to spend a summer evening. Enjoy free skating, scooters, music, games, prizes, and budget-friendly snacks.
Saturday, June 13
Native Plant Sale
Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Shop a variety of Iowa native plants that are low-maintenance and beneficial to pollinators and local wildlife. Cost of Plants: 4-pack cone-tainers: $12 | 3.5" pots: $6 | 4.5" pots: $12
Sunday, June 14
Whistlin’ Donkey Live Music
111 N. Main St. in Woodward | 2-5 p.m. | No cover
Dan Medeiros is performing alternative and rock music rain or shine. If it rains the music moves inside.
Monday, June 15
Woodward Public Library Summer Reading Fun
118 S. Main St. in Woodward | 10-11 a.m. | Free
Create a colorful dinosaur suncatcher and bring a prehistoric pop of color to any window! No registration needed. Click here for more fun events this week at the Woodward Public Library.
Tuesday, June 16
Woodward Community Food Pantry's Summer Food Pickup
Pick up at designated location 5-7 p.m.
Eligible families in Granger, Woodward, and Bouton can pick up food at their community's designated pick-up location. Click here for more info. in a previous week’s newsletter.
Bud’s Pub Trivia Night
1912 Main St. | 7:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge, enjoy great drinks, and compete for prizes and bragging rights.
Wednesday, June 17
Summer Reading Program BINGO
Granger Public Library | 2-3 p.m. |
It’s BINGO time for the kids—parents can help if needed. If you didn't pre-register, call 515-999-2088 to see if any spots are still available.
Barn Dance
Lake Robbins Ballroom | 7-10 p.m. | $10
No dance experience needed! Enjoy an evening of live music from Wild Mustard, dancing, and fun.
Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series
Jester Park Nature Center | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Free outdoor concert featuring The Weary Ramblers’ Americana, folk music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food vendors available, and outside drinks welcome.
Thursday, June 18
Register for A Little Social
A quick reminder to register for Friday’s A Little Social, where kids ages 0–5 can enjoy free play while caregivers connect. The event runs 9–10:15 a.m., costs $7, and registration is through Parks & Rec.
Senior BINGO
Granger Public Library | 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Granger seniors, it’s BINGO time—just for you. Enjoy prizes, fun, and socializing.
🏪 NEW Local Business Spotlight
Sundae Social Club
Sundae Social Club isn't just a new ice cream shop—it's a Woodward-Granger family's investment in their community.
After more than a decade in the Woodward-Granger district, owners Allie and Alex Adams chose Main Street Woodward because they wanted to give people a reason to stay local and support the town's growth.
That investment started long before the first scoop was served. During construction, the owners worked with nearly two dozen contributors, most with ties to the WG community. When the shop opened, they hired a staff of 30, most from the Woodward-Granger area.
Woodward residents Alex and Allie Adams
What made Allie pick an ice cream business?
“Who doesn’t love ice cream?“ says Allie. After being in food service since she was 14, Allie said the industry got in her blood, and she knew she wanted to build something of her own. “If it wasn’t a bar, it was going to be something people celebrated with, gathered around, and that made people happy.”
The shop is designed to be a gathering place, with seating for 24 indoor, patio seating outside, a three-hole putting green, and space for yard games.
Welcome Sundae Social Club! 🎉
📍112 N. Main St. in Woodward
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🌐 Sundae Social Club Website
📰 Top Local Stories
• W-G Names New Middle School Principal
The W-G School District announced June 11 on Facebook that Will Dotson will serve as the district's new middle school principal. The district said Dotson brings years of experience in middle school education and a passion for student engagement to the role. Dotson has previously worked as an assistant principal at Northview Middle School in Ankeny.
📌 Community Board
🚒 Granger Fire & EMS Is Hiring
Granger Fire & EMS is recruiting new team members who live or work within 10 minutes of the station at 1906 Main St. It’s a paid-per-call opportunity to serve the community as part of Granger’s local emergency response team. Stop by to meet staff, tour the station, and learn more. Staff are available Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply online: click here
🚙 Volunteer Drivers Needed
Volunteer Community Services of Woodward & Granger (VCSWG) is looking for volunteer drivers to help local residents get to appointments, pick up groceries, and run errands—helping neighbors stay independent. Students, this is also a great opportunity to earn Silver Cord hours.
For more information, call 515-978-8114 or visit vcswg.org.
☎️ Part-Time Job Opening in Granger
Janning Family Chiropractic is hiring for an afternoon part-time front desk position. Hours are Monday–Thursday from 2–6 p.m., with possible Friday hours as well. Send your resume and a brief bio to [email protected].
🍎 The community refrigerator at the Granger Public Library is accepting donations. Items like milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and protein are always needed.
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