Hello Granger | Prairie Lofts + Granger’s Best Sourdough + Things to Do

Good morning, Granger!

It’s been a cloudy, wet few days, but it looks like all that rain may finally be bringing some fall weather with it. I’m seeing lows in the 50s next week, and I’m ready for it! 🍂

This week, we’ve got an update on what’s changing near Twin Eagles, Granger is getting ready to crown its first-ever Best in Sourdough and there’s plenty happening around town in the week ahead. Here’s what you need to know!

Friday, Sept. 18
A Little Social
Granger Community Center | 9- 10:15 a.m. | $7/per family |
A Little Social is back for its first fall playdate! Kids ages 0–5 can enjoy unstructured play while caregivers connect, with a snack included. No registration is required — just pay by Venmo at the playdate.

Saturday, Sept. 19
Charity Car Show
Willis Chevrolet, 3333 Hwy. 141, Granger | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
More than 150 classic and custom cars are expected to be on display at the 22nd annual Pontiac Club of Iowa Charity Car Show! Stop by to check out the cars, or bring one of your own. All makes and models are welcome, with a $20 registration fee that includes eligibility for trophy classes and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and Blank Children’s Hospital.

Sunday, Sept. 20
Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins
Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward | 5-8:30 p.m. | $13 admission
Sentimental Swing Big Band takes the stage for an evening of live big band music and social ballroom dancing. Come to dance, or just sit back and enjoy the music.

Monday, Sept. 21
WG Elementary & ELC PTO Fundraiser Deadline
Get those checks and cash turned in to school today so they count toward the fundraising goal—and help your student earn prizes! Remember, the WG ELC and Elementary PTO fundraiser, helps fund field trips, classroom supplies, student activities and more.

Mommy and Me Yoga
Granger Community Center | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Free but register
Caregivers and their littles are invited to stretch, breathe and move together in a relaxed, come-as-you-are environment. Bring a towel and yoga mat if you have one—extras will be available.

Woodward-Granger Middle School Ribbon Cutting & Tours
WGMS | 5 p.m.
A ribbon-cutting for the new WG Middle School will be held at 5 p.m. The building will be open to the community for tours following the ceremony. The WG Board of Directors will hold its regular September meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the middle school media center.

Tuesday, Sept. 22
Adult Yoga
Granger Community Center | 10-11 a.m. |
Yoga for adults with beginner to intermediate experience.

Trivia Night at Bud’s Pub
Bud’s Pub | 7 p.m.
Put your random knowledge to the test with Funny Guy Trivia. Grab some friends, and see how your team stacks up. Prizes for the winners!

Wednesday, Sept. 23
Library Story Time
Granger Public Library | 11:15-11:45 a.m. | Ages 0-5 |
Little ones can enjoy stories, songs, snacks and crafts at this weekly library get-together. No registration needed.

Early Out Laser Show at Woodward Public Library
Woodward Public Library | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | K-12th grade
It’s a Laser Show with Absolute Science, featuring chemical reactions, messy experiments and a high-powered laser demonstration! No registration needed.

Thursday, Sept. 24
Senior Social Time
Granger Community Center | 1-3 p.m. |
A chance for older adults to get out of the house and connect with cards, games, movies, conversation and occasional ice cream socials: hosted by Granger Parks and Recreation.

Family Bingo
Granger Public Library | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | All Ages |
Bring the whole family for an hour of fun, games, and prizes. Thanks to the Granger Public Library for hosting this event the last Thursday of every month! If you have any questions, or trouble registering, please call 999-2088.

• 🏢 Changes Ahead: Prairie Lofts + Twin Eagles’ Second Exit Move Closer

The landscape just west of Granger’s new water tower will noticeably change soon if the Rueter Development moves forward as planned. We’re talking new roads, infrastructure and Prairie Lofts, a planned 42-unit multifamily residential project.

While this development has been talked about for months (or longer), there are plans in place now to begin public improvements to the area—including construction of the second exit out of Twin Eagles. According to Cole Smith, Granger City Administrator, water, sewer and stormwater work is expected to begin by the end of September, with paving anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026. Side note: under the development agreement with the City, the deadline to have these improvements completed is May 15, 2027.

The Prairie Lofts project is also moving forward. The Granger City Council has given the site plan conditional approval, pending additional buffering along the south side of the property. There was concern that there weren’t enough sizable trees or other landscaping to provide adequate privacy for the homes closest to the new building.

Work on Prairie Lofts is anticipated to begin before the end of the year.

💚💛 Monday Sept. 28-Oct. 2 — Woodward-Granger Homecoming Week
This is your heads-up that Homecoming Dress-Up Days are coming—it’s time to start planning! This year’s themes have been posted for the WG ELC Click here, and WG Middle School Click here. The other schools will have dress-up themes, too, so be on the lookout!

🥁 Wednesday, Sept. 30—Woodward-Granger Homecoming Parade in Woodward

🎃 Saturday, Oct. 17— Granger Fall Festival

📌 Community Board

💚 PTO Fundraiser Deadline
Monday, Sept. 21 is the final day for the W-G ELC & Elementary PTO fundraiser! There’s still time to support your student, and help them earn some fun rewards! Prizes range from bowling and Hat Day coupons to a pizza lunch, with students who raise $200 or more earning W-G socks just in time for Homecoming Week!  Click here to support our youngest Hawks.

🎨 Something fun for the kids
Color the Woodward Body Shop logo and submit it by Sept. 21 to their Facebook page for a chance to win a $20 Sundae Social Club gift card. Click here for more info. Good luck!

🍀 Join Granger’s Daring Dreamers 4-H Club
Registration is open for kids in grades K–12, with Clover Kids for younger members and 4-H for older kids. The club meets at the Granger Community Center. Questions? Contact Jessica Hebert at [email protected].

👕 Let’s Help Everyone Get WG Gear!
Woodward United Methodist Church is collecting new and gently used WG spiritwear to help get Hawks gear into the hands of local kids and families who can use it. If you have WG gear to pass along, contact Brenda Talbert at [email protected].

🍗 If you're able, consider picking up an extra source of protein—dairy, meat, etc.—during your next grocery trip and drop it by the community refrigerator at the Granger Public Library. Or, if you’re in Woodward, drop your items off at the Woodward Public Library for the community refrigerator there.

🚘 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.

❓Do you have a volunteer opportunity, job posting or another local announcement you’d like included here? Reply to this email and let me know.