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"Live in HD" bringing the Metropolitan Opera to Harris Center

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Grinnell, IA 2/10/12

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Rosenfield Program to sponsor global financial crisis symposium Feb. 21-23

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Alumni John Chambers '77 and Elizabeth Laderman '80 among key speakers ...

Writers@Grinnell to host sportswriter Marty Dobrow Feb. 16

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Grinnell, IA 2/2/12

Briefly: Media and Politics

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Grinnell, IA 1/30/12

"Sandow Birk's American Qur'an" opening Jan. 27 in Faulconer Gallery

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Grinnell, IA 1/20/12

Events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. as second semester opens

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Jan. 26 and Jan. 30 events co-sponsored by Rosenfield Program Grinnell, IA

Community enhancement mini-grants applications due Jan. 27

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Grants support social, safety, beautification, economic needs of local community Grinnell, IA

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Grinnell, Iowa with AmericanTowns Grinnell Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Poweshiek County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Grinnell organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Grinnell is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Grinnell

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Grinnell area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Grinnell in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Iowa is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Grinnell Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Grinnell, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Four Grinnell students awarded Gilman Scholarships for study abroad next semester

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Grinnell, IA 12/22/11

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

National Science Foundation grant funds new equipment

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Grinnell, IA 12/15/11

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Iowa

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Iowa Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Slate magazine to record "Political Gabfest" from campus Dec. 7

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Grinnell, IA 12/1/11

Mid-year Commencement for 24 seniors

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Grinnell, IA 11/29/11

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Local foundation contributes to recreation, playground at new preschool lab

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Ahrens Foundaton makes gift to Park St. playground area Grinnell, IA

Grinnell Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Grinnell Singers to perform "Messiah" with Chicago's Baroque Band

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Des Moines concert Dec. 3; campus concert Dec. 4 Grinnell, IA

The Power of a Single Vote - Grinnell Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Grinnell elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Briefly: Fall events

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Grinnell, IA 10/31/11

Nov. symposium celebrates Liberal Arts in Prison Program

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Grinnell, IA 10/28/11

Center for Prairie Studies symposium on visions for Midwest's future Nov. 8-10

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Informed conversations about policy, investment and lifestyle choices Grinnell, IA

World-renowned bass-baritone Simon Estes to perform Nov. 2

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Estes will also deliver Scholars' Convocation lecture Nov. 3 Grinnell, IA ...

Jim Reische appointed communications vice-president

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Grinnell, IA 10/20/11

Poweshiek County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Poweshiek County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Poweshiek County Iowa area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Faulconer Gallery outreach events through semester for three concurrent exhibitions

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Grinnell, IA 10/19/11

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Iowa IA

Iowa Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Iowa. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Writers@Grinnell readings include poet, novelist, filmmaker through year-end

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Grinnell, IA 10/17/11

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Grinnell and across the country. With...

Find Iowa Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Iowa haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Iowa corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

Slovenian ambassador on campus Oct. 13

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Grinnell, IA 10/11/11

First Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize Symposium Oct. 25-27

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Awards ceremony for inaugural winners; keynote by Morris Dess of Southern Poverty Law Center Grinnell, IA

Buddhist studies scholar will be annual Gates Lecturer, convocation speaker

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Grinnell, IA 10/3/11

Briefly: early October campus events

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Grinnell, IA 9/29/11

"Listening, Learning, Leading on the Global Stage" by World Food Prize lecturer Jo Luck

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Grinnell, IA 9/26/11

Oct. 6 Scholars' Convocation to address "Books and Libraries Post-Google"

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Grinnell, IA 9/23/11

Center for Humanities speaker to discuss state of higher education

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Grinnell, IA 9/20/11

"Can China Save the World?" convocation by modern China historian Karl Gerth '88

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Grinnell, IA 9/19/11

Chinese publishing to display at Faulconer Gallery

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"From the Book Forest" and "Chinese Propaganda Posters" open Sept. 23 ...

Prairie-style architecture exhibition opens Sept. 23

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Tours of Grinnell's Ricker House scheduled Grinnell, IA

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Iowa IA

We have the best Iowa apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Iowa. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...