Grinnell College Community Connections

06/02/2026

Grinnell College and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation have announced lead gifts totaling $475,000 in support of the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) campaign benefiting the new Grinnell-Newbu

05/28/2026

Grinnell College 146th Reunion This Weekend!

Take time to see old friends and make new ones! Grinnell College welcomes back alumni on May 28-31! Welcome Home Grinnellians! https://alumni.grinnell.edu/news/reunion-2026-precede

05/25/2026

Grinnell College Administrative Offices Closed Today in Observance of Memorial Day.

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05/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE: New Resident Welcome

The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its New Resident Welcome event next week on Thursday, May 28 from 4-6 pm in Central Park. This event is for anyone in our community-not only those that are new. Stop by and visit the various tables to learn about the many exciting things that our community has to offer. Free and open to anyone! To register for a free meal, visit: https://www.grinnellchamber.org/events/new_resident_welcome/

05/22/2026

What's showing at the Strand 3?

Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!
> Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (rated PG13)
> The Sheep Detectives (rated PG)
> Mortal Kombat II (rated R)

Coming Soon: The Breadwinner (rated PG), starts on 5/29

Tuesday Bargain Night-purchase a drink and get a free 46 oz. bag of popcorn. To learn more: https://www.fridleytheatres.com/movie-theater/grinnell-strand3/movies

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05/21/2026

The Grinnell Farmers Market is BACK!

If you didn't have a chance to check out the Grinnell Farmers Market last week, don't worry...The season is just getting started! Thursdays 3-6 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am-noon. To see a list of vendors and learn more:

The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and....

05/20/2026

The Smithsonian Film Series Starts Friday

Grinnell College, as a Smithsonian Affiliate, is offering a new public film series, which features 10 Smithsonian Channel films exploring different aspects of American life and history. Running from May 2026 through November 2026, the series takes place at various times and locations across campus and in the community. Each screening includes collaboration with community partners, faculty, and staff to connect the films to local experiences, Iowa history, and the broader American story.

In partnership with the Grinnell Area Arts Council, the first film will be "A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America" shown on Friday, May 22 in the Weingart Pavilion (1033 Broad St.) at 9-10:30 am.

Save the date on June 22 for the second film. No RSVP is needed and open to all. Learn more: https://events.grinnell.edu/event/39704-smithsonian-film-series

05/18/2026

Grinnell College week in sports:
https://pioneers.grinnell.edu/calendar

05/17/2026

Commencement will now be held indoors.

Dear Graduates, Faculty, Staff, and Guests,

05/16/2026

Grinnell College Commencement is Monday, May 18 at 10 am

We welcome those who cannot attend in person to join us online to celebrate Commencement. To learn more about the speakers, schedule, and live stream: https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices-services/treasurer/auxiliary-services/event-coordination-and-scheduling/commencement