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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Grinnell, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 43 stories have been published about Grinnell which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years

There is an increase in interest in studio art at Grinnell – 378 students have enrolled in studio art classes in the 2024-25 school year, the most at the College in five years. Department Chair and Professor of Studio Art Andrew Kaufman said that the rise in increase in studio art could be attributed to students’ interests in physical creation following COVID. “There’s been a growing hunger for non-digital ways of working,” Kaufman said. “Ever…See the Story

Grinnell · Grinnell

Grinnell language houses host first progressive dinner

On Wednesday, Mar. 5, Grinnell College’s language houses and foreign language teaching assistants (FLTAs) came together to host their first-ever progressive dinner, where students were treated to a delectable spread of authentic cuisine whipped up by the FLTAs and residents of the Spanish, Chinese, German and French houses. A progressive dinner is a dining experience where guests move from one location to the next, enjoying a different course pr…See the Story

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Evie Redding `25 brings dark whimsy to Smith Gallery

From Feb. 24 through March 8, a dark fairytale world of nature, femininity and decay transformed the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 gallery. The show, “Exquisite Decay,” was created by Evie Redding `25 and displayed their wide-ranging exploration of mediums and interdisciplinary interests. On the left-hand wall, a series of seven print monotypes of black birds with red berries hung unframed. Redding explained that each bird was a different Midwestern …See the Story

Health · Grinnell

The Cage staff, the heart of the Bear

Each year, sports competitions and practices, as well as the daily use of equipment in the Charles Benson Bear `39 Recreation and Athletic Center by hundreds of students for health and recreation, is supported by the efforts of the building’s equipment room –– better known as the Cage. From the demanding daily tasks of doing laundry for Grinnell’s many sports teams to the intricacies of making sure the football team’s helmets are safe or provi…See the Story

Grinnell · Grinnell

Conversations in the humanities: Ray Young Bear `76

On March 4, as the rain drumming on the roof echoed lightly through the packed Harris Center concert hall, Ray Young Bear `76 talked, sang and conducted a dance performance at an event co-organized by Pride vs. Prejudice, the Center for the Humanities and Writers @ Grinnell. Young Bear said that he considers language, culture, spirituality and history to be the four pillars of a society. His work weaves them all together to form his poetic voice…See the Story

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Third Fridays, Third Space affirms queer community

Through the front entrance, down a set of stairs and the end of a long hallway is the Grinnell United Church of Christ’s (UCC) Friendship Hall. It is a multipurpose space used for church gatherings and activities where the people of Grinnell can gather and foster community. On Friday, Mar. 21 at 6 p.m., the UCC hosted Grinnell’s first ever Third Fridays, Third Space event. Third Fridays, Third Space will offer a designated time and place for qu…See the Story

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Jamestown Public Schools to survey community about facilities, next options

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JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Public School District is beginning a social media campaign to improve communication and community engagement around its facilities that will culminate in a survey to get feedback on its two options for a potential referendum to build a new elementary school. Jamestown Public Schools is beginning a video series next week on its Facebook page — Jamestown 1 School District — that are less than a minute in length and inclu…See the Story

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Paso Adelante and Kiddie secure funding at InnovateGC pitch competition

Grinnell College’s InnovateGC, a week-long innovation challenge sponsored by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership, took place from Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, to Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025. This annual event challenges student teams to develop solutions addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering innovation and leadership among participants. This year’s challenge culminated with grants awarded to several standout tea…See the Story