Life in Poweshiek County is enhanced by its location, a wealth of educational opportunities, small-town amenities, and numerous recreational opportunities. The presence of Grinnell College and Iowa Valley Community College strengthens a system of excellence established by the K-12 programs in BGM, Deep River-Millersburg, Grinnell-Newburg, HLV, and Montezuma. Grinnell College also offers many cultural attractions rarely found in a rural region.

With Interstate-80 cutting through its middle, Poweshiek County is perfectly situated for anyone seeking easy access to Des Moines, Iowa City, Omaha, Chicago or Kansas City. In fact, two million people live within a 100-mile radius of Poweshiek County.

Poweshiek County also features recreational opportunities that range from watersports on its two residential lakes to snow skiing to a bike trail that links Grinnell with Rock Creek State Park. In addition, Ahrens Park in Grinnell—a four-acre complex—has eight youth softball and baseball fields, two outdoor basketball courts, two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, several playground areas, shelters, a driving range, an indoor gymnasium and a one and a half mile outdoor walking path.