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Scouting America - Grimes Troop 171

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Scouting America - Grimes Troop 171

Troop 171 in Grimes has proudly participated in the Scouting America program for 72 years.

We offer an enriching environment where boys and girls ages 11 to 17 can develop leadership skills, build teamwork, and engage deeply with their community.

07/05/2026

A Scout is cooking up something special!

Come to Messiah Lutheran Church, Johnston, IA this Sunday from 12–2 PM for an Eagle Project Fundraiser Breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit.

Earning the Eagle Scout rank is the highest achievement in Scouting. It requires years of dedication, leadership, service, and completing a capstone Eagle project that makes a lasting impact on the community.

This fundraiser supports that journey by helping fund new pew cushions for the church’s newly installed pews — a project that will bless the congregation for years to come.

05/22/2026

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. In Sunny Hill Cemetery, we annually raise flags to honor their memory and sacrifice. Our sincere appreciation goes to Ben Richter and Beisser Lumber Company for their support of our Troop, allowing us to use their truck to tranport the poles so we could continue to maintain this significant tradition that was started by one of our Eagle Scouts. We encourage everyone to visit the cemetery this weekend and see the flags that proudly wave in their honor.

04/13/2026

Get ready for an action-packed high adventure with our Troop! Every two years, we take on a new challenge, and this time we're off to Seabase in the Florida Keys with two crews diving into scuba and snorkeling experiences. Living by the Scout motto, Be Prepared, we've been training hard with individual swim laps and just had our first group prep session with a hike and leisure time afterward. The anticipation is building for our upcoming adventure!

Water or hiking not your thing? Don't worry, there are plenty of other activities to help Scouts develop leadership skills, and make lifelong friends.

03/22/2026

It was a privilege for our Troop to stand alongside numerous community members as the procession for Sgt. Declan Coady, an Eagle Scout, passed through our town yesterday. Thank you to our Charter Organization, the Grimes Lions Club, for providing flags to salute him and his family and friends. Sgt. Coady made the ultimate sacrifice through his selfless service to our country. Thank you, Sgt. Coady.

02/25/2026

Learning about being part of a community is an important element of Scouting, from serving others to understanding how local government works. Last night, several of our Scouts — along with one Scout from Cub Scouts Pack 171 - Grimes, Iowa (not pictured) — attended the City of Grimes, Iowa council meeting as part of their Citizenship in the Community merit badge. We appreciate the opportunity for our Scouts to observe the meeting and learn more about how local government operates.

01/18/2026

We got the honor of presenting the colors with Cub Scouts Pack 171 - Grimes, Iowa tonight at the the Iowa Wild game versus the Toronto Marlies.

A good time was had by all playing games while waiting and of course going out on the ice and representing Grimes. Thank you for the opportunity to represent our community and Scouting 🏒 Iowa Wild.

11/05/2025

We would like to thank Fareway Stores Grimes for their ongoing support over the years, allowing our Scouting families to utilize their space for sorting and storing cans and our trailer to raise funds for their activities.

We also appreciate the community members of Grimes who continue to donate their cans to us. Your contributions not only support their adventures but also instill the value and reward of hard work as they sort and haul the trailer to Nikki’s Nickel Redemption - Stuart or Nikki's Nickel Redemption - Jefferson, IA (amazing people to work with).

If you happen to see us at the trailer, please feel free to stop by and greet us. Additionally, you can drop off your cans at any time throughout the week if you are unsure of what to do with them. The cages are located on the west side of the building.

10/22/2025

This is very overdue! Thank you to the Grimes Farmers Market for letting us join them on their last day of the season and helping some members of our Troop raise funds for their adventures at Seabase next summer! They had a great time and the amount of support you show this community is amazing! 🤩🎉🌟

If you have a son or daughter interested in learning more about Scouting and the amazing adventures you can be a part of, like Seabase, feel free to reach out!

09/27/2025

We are all set up and ready to go! Come check out some of out amazing goodies, made by our amazing Scouting Mom's.

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