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94-581: In 1843, eleven Congregational ministers, all of whom trained at Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts , set out to preach on the frontier. The group also sought to establish a college, which followed in 1846, when they collectively established Iowa College in Davenport . The first 25 years of Grinnell's history saw a change in name and location. In Davenport, the college had advocated against slavery and saloons , leading to conflict with

188-615: A diamond near The Peppertree at the Depot Crossing, a railroad-themed restaurant. The Union Pacific line sees 3 trains per day while the IAIS line sees about 2 trains per day. The Grinnell Regional Airport , also known as Billy Robinson Field, is a city-owned airport located within city limits about 2 miles south of the town center. The airport provides private and charter flights, and saw an average of 114 aircraft operations per week during 2019. The Imagine Grinnell Foundation

282-530: A $ 10,000 Grinnell Choice Scholarship renewable for eight semesters to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents admitted under the Early Decision program. Beginning with the first-year students enrolled in the 2006–2007 school year, Grinnell ended its need-blind admissions policy for international applicants. Under the old policy, students from countries outside the U.S. were admitted without any consideration of their ability to afford four years of study at

376-440: A 2014 study, compared to other US colleges with high four-year graduation rates, the economic diversity of students at Grinnell College was second only to Vassar College , indicating that it is accessible to students from low-income and middle-income families. Grinnell is unusual for a selective school based in a small town for being able to attract a relatively large number of international students and US students of color. About

470-571: A 3–2 engineering dual degree program with Columbia University , Washington University in St. Louis , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute , and California Institute of Technology . It also has a 2–1–1–1 engineering program with Dartmouth College and a Master of Public Health cooperative degree program with University of Iowa . Grinnell College has been listed in each edition of Howard & Matthew Greene's guides The Hidden Ivies . The 2024 annual ranking of U.S. News & World Report rates it tied for

564-650: A contest for community development by the Grinnell Herald Register in 1950. Four women's groups—two chapters of the DAR, the Historical and Literary Club, and the Tuesday Club, took as their project the creation of a museum. People responded enthusiastically; donations included a rope bed, a hair wreath, and the twisted bell clapper from the ruins of the first High School, which had burned. The house

658-553: A doctorate or the terminal degree in their field. In 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranked Grinnell #9 in Best Undergraduate Teaching. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report classified Grinnell's selectivity as "most selective". For Fall 2022, Grinnell received 9,997 freshmen applications; 1,076 were admitted (10.76%). During the 2020-2021 application season, Grinnell offered a standardized test-optional application, due to limited testing access caused by

752-626: A growing split within the Congregational churches, known as the Unitarian Controversy , came to a full boil on the campus of Harvard College . The Hollis Chair of Divinity sat empty at Harvard for two years owing to tensions between liberal and more orthodox Calvinists . This theological battle soon divided many of the oldest churches in Massachusetts and began to impact church polity and the hiring of ministers. When

846-421: A new Division III individual scoring record in a game against Principia College . The 6-foot-4-inch (1.93 m) guard scored 89 points, besting the old record of 77, also set by a Pioneers player—Jeff Clement—in 1998. Lentsch made 27 of his 55 shots, including 15 three-pointers as Grinnell won the high-scoring game 145 to 97. On November 20, 2012, Grinnell's Jack Taylor broke Lentsch's scoring record, as well as

940-480: A non-traditional ranking system based on RateMyProfessors.com evaluations, notable alumni, student debt, percentage of students graduating in four years, and the number of students or faculty receiving prestigious awards), Grinnell College was ranked 80th among all colleges and universities, 34th among liberal arts colleges, and 10th in the Midwest. Grinnell had 173 full-time faculty in fall 2020, all of whom possess

1034-863: A quarter of students are people of color. Most students come from outside the Midwestern United States , and less than 10% are from Iowa . The school's varsity sports teams are named the Pioneers . They participate in eighteen intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division III level and in the Midwest Conference . In addition, Grinnell has several club sports teams that compete in non-varsity sports such as volleyball , sailing , water polo , ultimate and rugby union . Nearly one-third of recent Grinnell graduates participated in at least one of varsity sports while attending

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1128-665: A semi-weekly newspaper in Grinnell, Iowa. It was formed on February 13, 1936, after the merger of the Grinnell Herald and Grinnell Register. The Herald was founded on August 16, 1871, as a semi-weekly newspaper, and the Register was founded in 1888. The Grinnell Herald, in turn, was founded as the Poweshiek County Herald on March 18, 1868. The Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican – often referred to as

1222-569: A theological dispute known as the "Andover Controversy" broke out between the conservative "New England Calvinism" of the founders and the liberal theology of many on the faculty. President E. C. Smyth was investigated and dismissed for his liberal views in 1887, but in 1891 his dismissal was reversed, on technical grounds, by the Massachusetts Supreme Court, and the matter was dropped the following year. In 1908, Harvard Divinity School and Andover attempted to reconcile, and

1316-484: A women's residence hall system that became a national model. The social consciousness fostered at Grinnell during these years became evident during Franklin D. Roosevelt 's presidency, when Grinnell graduates Harry Hopkins '12, Chester Davis '11, Paul Appleby '13, Hallie Flanagan '11, and Florence Kerr '12 became influential New Deal administrators. Concern with social issues, educational innovation, and individual expression continue to shape Grinnell. As an example,

1410-861: Is a small, grassroots foundation that focuses on quality-of-life issues, such as a healthy and sustainable environment, that complement economic efforts. The Claude & Dolly Ahrens Foundation provides space and office support for the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, the Imagine Grinnell Foundation, and other foundations that are sheltered under the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation umbrella. The Ahrens Foundation focuses on quality of life, health, and parks and recreation through overseeing its own property and collaborating with partner institutions. The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation serves as an umbrella organization for smaller nonprofits in

1504-536: Is a weekend family sports festival. Community-organized events include Imagine Grinnell's Half Marathon and 5K Run, the Twilight Bike Criterium , The Amazing Chase, Twilight Trail Run, and the Warrior Run. Grinnell Games draws visitors from across the state with its family-friendly activities, sidewalk sales, live music, and a beer garden on Saturday night. The Grinnell Herald-Register is

1598-593: Is actively working to create a digital archive of local history and make archived photos and documents available on their website. A wide range of photos and documents are available for viewing as part of Digital Grinnell and the Poweshiek History Preservation Project. Area residents can also use the Grinnell College Libraries. In 1901, Joel Stewart funded the construction of the first library in Grinnell,

1692-467: Is bounded by 6th Avenue on the south, 10th Avenue on the north, East Street on the east and Park Street on the west. The 120-acre (0.49 km) campus contains sixty-three buildings ranging in style from Collegiate Gothic to Bauhaus to Tudor to Modernist . Goodnow Hall and Mears Cottage (1889) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Immediately west of the college is

1786-472: Is home to Grinnell College , a private liberal arts college . Iowa Valley Community College also operates a satellite campus on the western edge of Grinnell. In 2019, the local hospital became a part of the Unity Point Hospital system. Unity Point Grinnell, formerly known as Grinnell Regional Medical Center , is an acute care hospital licensed for 81 beds. GRMC was established in 1967 after

1880-553: Is home to two growing retirement communities, the Mayflower community in the middle of town and Seeland Park on the eastern edge. Both communities include housing options for independent living, including duplexes and apartments, and also assisted living accommodations. Grinnell has several notable architectural landmarks: Among them, includes the Merchants' National Bank , designed by architect Louis Sullivan in 1914. The bank

1974-543: Is in period of new construction which is expected to last until 2034. Grinnell's open curriculum encourages students to take initiative and to assume responsibility for choosing their own courses of study. The sole core, or general education, requirement is the completion of the First-Year Tutorial, a one-semester, four-credit special topics seminar that stresses methods of inquiry, critical analysis , and writing skills. All other classes are chosen, with

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2068-657: Is one in a series of small banks, referred to as "Jewel Boxes" designed by Sullivan in the Midwest . The Ricker House was designed by Walter Burley Griffin Marion Mahony Griffin in 1911 and completed in 1912. It was the first of seven houses the Griffins designed for Iowa clients, six of which were built and the other five of which are in Mason City. Ricker House was purchased by Grinnell College in 2000 and

2162-441: Is operated as a short-term residence for guests of the college for several years. The house was sold in 2019 and became a private residence. Grinnell Farmers Market features locally grown produce, freshly baked goods, honey, jams, plants and flowers, and handmade crafts. The market runs from May 16 through October 14 on Thursday and Saturdays. It is located in Grinnell's Central Park, located at 833 4th Avenue. Grinnell Games

2256-484: Is oriented towards students being enrolled full-time in exactly eight consecutive semesters at the college, although exceptions are available for medical issues and other emergencies. To avoid being suspended from the college, students must make "normal progress towards graduation". This generally means that the student must pass at least 12 credits of classes in each individual semester, with grades C or higher, and have accumulated enough credits to make graduation possible at

2350-641: Is privately run by the Claude & Dolly Ahrens Foundation. The city boasts three aquatic centers. A small indoor pool is part of the Ahrens Family Center. The Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center is open during the summer months. Area residents also have access to the College Natatoriaum Grinnell and other college athletic facilities. Grinnell Historical Museum was founded as a community collaborative effort through

2444-467: Is the highest graduation rate of any college in Iowa. The sticker price for Grinnell's combined tuition, room, board, and fees for the 2022–2023 academic year is $ 76,528. Tuition and fees are $ 61,480 and room and board are $ 15,048. Grinnell College is one of a few dozen US colleges that maintain need-blind admissions and meets the full demonstrated financial need of all U.S. residents who are admitted to

2538-505: Is to provide interested students with valuable experience for future careers in finance. Two environmental organizations on campus produce and sell custom notebooks, using leftover paper from classwork and reused pasteboard from boxes originally holding breakfast cereal or other products. Service organizations are popular. The Alternative Break ("AltBreak") program takes students to pursue service initiatives during school holidays, and as of 2005, Grinnell had more alumni per capita serving in

2632-622: The Grinnell Pioneers men's basketball team became the first Division III school featured in a regular season basketball game by the ESPN network family in 30 years when it faced off against the Beloit Buccaneers on ESPN2 . Grinnell lost 86–85. Grinnell College's basketball team attracted ESPN due to the team's run and gun style of playing basketball, known in Grinnell simply as "The System". Coach Dave Arseneault originated

2726-535: The Grinnell System that incorporates a continual full-court press, a fast-paced offense, an emphasis on offensive rebounding, a barrage of three-point shots and substitutions of five players at a time every 35 to 40 seconds. This allows a higher average playing time for more players than the "starters" and suits the Division III goals of scholar-athletes. "The System" has been criticized for not teaching

2820-657: The Harvard Board of Overseers appointed well-known liberal Henry Ware to the Hollis Chair in 1805, the Calvinists withdrew to organize and establish a new school in 1807, Andover Theological Seminary on the campus of Phillips Academy (est. 1778) in Andover, Massachusetts . This act, covered widely in the national press, was one of the significant events that contributed to the split in the denomination and to

2914-656: The North Grinnell Historic District , which contains over 200 National Register of Historic Places contributing buildings . The residential part of campus is divided into three sections: North Campus, East Campus, and South Campus. North and South Campus' dormitories are modeled explicitly after the residential colleges of Oxford and Cambridge . The four East Campus dormitories feature a modern, LEED -certified design constructed from Iowa limestone . All three campuses feature dormitory buildings connected by loggia , an architectural signature of

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3008-618: The Peace Corps than any other college in the nation. The college also runs its own post-graduation service program known as Grinnell Corps in Grinnell , China, Namibia , New Orleans , and Thailand, and has previously operated programs in Greece, Lesotho , Macau , and Nepal . In 2016, students formed the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers, or UGSDW, to represent student workers in

3102-847: The Poweshiek County CR or simply The CR – was created in January 2009 as the result of a merger of two newspapers serving other communities in Poweshiek County, the Brooklyn Chronicle and the Montezuma Republican ; the Pennysaver, a shopper that had operated in Grinnell, continued, and the new newspaper began incorporating Grinnell news along with its existing coverage of rural Poweshiek County and its communities. The first school in Grinnell

3196-884: The Stewart Gallery and features works of local and regional artists. The gallery space includes high ceilings and nice light. The GAAC also includes the Loft Theater and is home to the Grinnell Community Theater. In 2008, the GAAC expanded to space across the street and opened The Stew Makerspace . The Stew Makerspace is a collaboration between the Grinnell Area Arts Council and the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership at Grinnell College. Located at 927 Broad Street,

3290-714: The Stewart Library , which served in that capacity until 2009. The building remains in service today as the headquarters for the Grinnell Area Arts Council. The library also has many eco-friendly structures like clerestory for natural light, flooring and furniture made from recycled materials, water-saving fixtures, permeable pavers, and native landscaping. Grinnell has nine parks that are run by Parks and Recreations, including Arbor Lake, Bailey Park, Central Park, Jaycee Park, Lions Park, Merrill Park, Miller Park, Thomazin Park, and Van Horn Park. Ahrens and Paschall Memorial Park

3384-537: The census of 2020, there were 9,564 people, 3,724 households, and 1,991 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,681.1 inhabitants per square mile (649.1/km ). There were 4,039 housing units at an average density of 709.9 per square mile (274.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.5% White , 3.3% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 2.2% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 1.2% from other races and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.7% of

3478-488: The 11th best liberal arts college overall in the U.S., 6th for "Best Undergraduate Teaching, 7th for "Best Value", and tied for 10th for "Most Innovative". The Princeton Review ranks Grinnell as 10th in Best Classroom Experience. Grinnell is ranked 5th in the 2021 Washington Monthly rankings for liberal arts colleges, which focus on key outputs such as research, dollar value of scientific grants won,

3572-713: The 2000s, the college completed the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center, the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts , the renovation of the Robert Noyce '49 Science Center and the Joe Rosenfield '25 Student Center. Internationally renowned architect César Pelli designed the athletics center, the Joe Rosenfield '25 Student Center, and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts . The college

3666-464: The Davenport city council, which retaliated by constructing roads that transected the campus. Iowa College moved farther west from Davenport to the town of Grinnell and unofficially adopted the name of its new home, which itself had been named for the abolitionist minister Josiah Bushnell Grinnell . The name of the corporation, "The Trustees of Iowa College", remained, but in 1909 the name "Grinnell"

3760-677: The NCAA Division III National Tournament for the first time in the 46-year history of the program, defeating St. Norbert College in a five-set thriller during the Midwest Conference Tournament championship match at Cornell College's gymnasium. It also marked Grinnell's first-ever MWC Tournament title in volleyball. Students at Grinnell adhere to an honor system known as " self-governance " wherein they are expected to govern their own choices and behavior with minimal direct intervention by

3854-657: The Newton Theological Institution formally merged in 1965 as the Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS). Newton Theological Institution began instruction in 1825 at Newton Centre, Massachusetts as a graduate seminary formally affiliated with the group now known as American Baptist Churches USA , the oldest Baptist denomination in America. As the institution developed, it adopted Andover's curricular pattern and shared

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3948-689: The Stew houses spaces for ceramics, woodworking, 3D printing, metal working, laser engraving, and much more. The Faulconer Gallery (now called the Grinnell College Museum of Art) on the Grinnell College campus features year-round exhibits of regional, national and international artists. The space is inside the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Grinnell is served by two freight-only railroad lines: The two lines meet in

4042-479: The United States. The seminary continues as Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School , which was launched in 2017. Andover Theological Seminary traces its roots to the late 18th century and the desire for a well-educated clergy among Congregationalists in the United States . That desire was expressed in the founding of Phillips Academy in 1778 for "the promotion of true Piety and Virtue". In 1806,

4136-404: The average family size was 2.84. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 19.9% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males. The median income for a household in the city

4230-464: The city has a total area of 5.64 square miles (14.61 km ), of which 5.60 square miles (14.50 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) is water. Grinnell has a humid continental climate with hot humid summers, and cold snowy winters. The precipitation averages 38.19 in (970 mm) yearly. Summers are the rainiest times of year, with over two thirds of the precipitation falling between April and September in an average year. As of

4324-421: The city. The population density was 1,646.1 inhabitants per square mile (635.6/km ). There were 3,844 housing units at an average density of 686.4 per square mile (265.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White , 2.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 2.7% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 0.8% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of

4418-427: The city. The population density was 1,825.7 inhabitants per square mile (704.9/km ). There were 3,725 housing units at an average density of 746.9 per square mile (288.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.88% White , 1.04% African American , 0.29% Native American , 2.01% Asian , 0.10% Pacific Islander , 0.37% from other races , and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of

4512-532: The college administration. By cultivating a community based on freedom of choice, self-governance aims to encourage students to become responsible, respectful, and accountable members of the campus, town, and global community. Founded in November 2000, the student-run group Pioneer Capital Investments (PCI), formerly known as Student Endowment Investing Group, actively invests over $ 100,000 of Grinnell College's endowment capital in public equities. The group's mission

4606-866: The college and the college has led the Midwest Conference in the total number of Academic All-Conference honorees in last four years (as of 2021). The Grinnell Pioneers won the first game of intercollegiate football west of the Mississippi when they beat the University of Iowa 24–0 on November 16, 1889. The men's water polo team, known as the Wild Turkeys, were runners-up in the 2007 College Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division III Collegiate National Club Championships hosted by Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri . They also qualified for

4700-506: The college campus and much of the community with a death toll of 68, causing up to $ 1.3 million in total damages (in 1882 USD). In June 1889, fire destroyed most of the downtown area. Grinnell was home to the Spaulding Manufacturing Company . H. W. Spaulding began making carriages and spring wagons in Grinnell in 1876. In 1909, Spaulding Manufacturing added automobiles to its production line. At one time,

4794-508: The college's dining hall. It was the first undergraduate student workers union at a private college in the United States. After several years of legal maneuvers, the USGDW and the college agreed that the college would be neutral in elections and abide by the results. In April 2022, members of the UGSDW voted 327–6 to expand the union to all hourly paid student workers on campus, which made Grinnell

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4888-424: The college. Grinnell offers a large amount of need-based and merit-based aid in comparison with peer institutions. Currently (2020–21), 86% of students receive some form of financial aid. In 2018–2019, 20% of students enrolled at Grinnell College were receiving federal Pell Grants , which are generally reserved for students from low-income families. The average financial aid package is over $ 51,770. Grinnell guarantees

4982-453: The college. However, financial aid offers to these students were limited to half the cost of tuition. International students frequently carried very high workloads in an effort to pay the bills, and their academic performance often suffered. Under the new "need-sensitive" or "need-aware" policy, international students whose demonstrated financial needs can be met are given a slight admissions edge over applicants who cannot. The twin hopes are that

5076-469: The college. The loggia on South Campus is the only entirely closed loggia, while the loggias on East and North campus are only partially closed. From the time that the first dorm opened in 1915 until the fall of 1968, the nine north campus dorms were used exclusively for male students, and the six south campus dorms reserved for female students. The dorm halls house significantly fewer students than halls at other colleges. Most academic buildings are located on

5170-641: The curriculum was again extended to include departments in political science (one of the first in the United States—the University of Minnesota 's department was founded in 1879, three years earlier) and modern languages. Grinnell became known as the center of the Social Gospel reform movement, as Robert Handy writes, "The movement centered on the campus of Iowa (now Grinnell) College. Its leading figures were Professor George D. Herron and President George A. Gates ". Other firsts pointed to

5264-407: The curriculum was enlarged to include then-new areas of academic studies, such as natural sciences with laboratory work. In 1882, Grinnell College was struck by a tornado—then called a cyclone, after which the college yearbook was named. The storm devastated the campus and destroyed both college buildings. Rebuilding began immediately, and the determination to expand was not limited to architecture:

5358-456: The direct guidance of a faculty member in the student's major department, by the student. Grinnell's three most popular majors among 2021 graduates were Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and Research & Experimental Psychology. Although the college does not offer any graduate degrees, it does have dual degree programs with several universities that let Grinnell students move directly into graduate programs. Grinnell participates in

5452-578: The early colleges in the United States). The graduate model and the three year curriculum with a resident student body and resident faculty pioneered at Andover and Newton has become the standard for almost all of the 140 Protestant theological schools in the country. Reflecting that zeal, the modern missionary movement began in this country through a group of Andover students known as the Brethren. Both Andover and Newton quickly assumed leadership in

5546-457: The end of four years, which requires an average of 15.5 credits each semester. A student who is not making normal progress towards graduation is placed on academic probation and may be dismissed from the college. Nationwide, only 20% of college students complete a four-year undergraduate degree within four years, and only 57% of college students graduate within six years. However, at Grinnell College, 84% of students graduate within four years. This

5640-424: The enrolled international students will be able to dedicate more energy to their schoolwork, and also that this will ultimately allow the college to provide higher tuition grants to international students. In addition to financial aid, students receive funding from the college for unpaid or underpaid summer internships and professional development (including international conferences and professional attire). In

5734-476: The eventual founding of the American Unitarian Association in 1825 (which joined the Universalists , founded in 1793, to become the Unitarian Universalist Association in 1961). Andover was founded by the joint efforts of traditionalist, "Old Calvinists" and the adherents of the New Divinity (also known as New England theology ) which was more revivalistic . Leonard Woods , Moses Stuart , and Edward Dorr Griffin were early faculty. Between 1886 and 1892,

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5828-408: The factory was the largest employer in the county. Automobile production ceased at the Spaulding factory in 1916 when it could no longer compete with the cheaper Ford automobile. The Spaulding factory site became home to the Spaulding Center for Transportation/Iowa Transportation Museum, as well as a 77 unit loft apartment complex which opened in 2017. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

5922-431: The first and only fully unionized student-worker body in the country. In October 2022, the union and the college began the collective bargaining process. Notable alumni include: Andover Theological Seminary Andover Theological Seminary (1807–1965) was a Congregationalist seminary founded in 1807 and originally located in Andover, Massachusetts on the campus of Phillips Academy . From 1908 to 1931, it

6016-401: The first fully unionized undergraduate school in the U.S., when student workers voted to expand their dining hall workers union to include all student workers. The move was supported by the president of the college. Grinnell College is located in the town of Grinnell, Iowa , about halfway between Des Moines and Iowa City . The main campus, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad ,

6110-419: The first route; from Nauvoo, Illinois , to Salt Lake City . A stone marker memorializes the Mormon Handcart Trail and the grave of a child who died along the trail near Grinnell. Grinnell is home to Grinnell College , a private liberal arts college, which was established in 1846. Two major events marked the early years of the community. On June 17, 1882, a violent, estimated, F5 tornado destroyed most of

6204-468: The following notables, listed in order of their last year at the Seminary. Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell ( / ɡ r ɪ ˈ n ɛ l / grin- EL ) is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa , United States. The population was 9,564 at the time of the 2020 census . It is best known for being the home of Grinnell College , as well as being the location of the Merchants' National Bank building, designed by famous architect Louis Sullivan . Grinnell

6298-443: The global COVID-19 pandemic. Grinnell College's admission selectivity rating, according to The Princeton Review in 2018, is a 95 out of 99. This rating is determined by several institutionally reported factors, including: the class rank, average standardized test scores, and average high school GPA of entering freshmen; the percentage of students who hail from out-of-state; and the percentage of applicants accepted. Grinnell College

6392-419: The lighter side of college life: the first intercollegiate football and baseball games west of the Mississippi were played in Grinnell, and the home teams won. As the 20th century began, Grinnell established a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, introduced the departmental "major" system of study, began Grinnell-in-China (an educational mission that lasted until the Japanese invasion and resumed in 1987), and built

6486-430: The merger of two hospitals, one step in a century of providers joining to serve the community. Nearly 60 physicians provide care at the medical center. Drake Community Library opened in November 2009. The library serves as a center of community activities. It has 25 public computers, 3 large meetings rooms, two small study rooms, a variety of seating areas and offers a full range of reading and AV materials. The library

6580-420: The modern mission movement, drawing the two schools into close association of people and ideas. Graduates such as Luther Rice and Hiram Bingham pioneered in Christian missions around the world. Adoniram Judson , an 1810 Andover alumnus, is best known for his work in Burma, where he translated the Bible into Burmese and produced the first Burmese-English dictionary. Alumni of Andover Theological Seminary include

6674-522: The museum is currently situated in was generously donated by Rubie Burton. Displays are of interest to visitors of all ages. The kitchen holds an electric refrigerator made by the Grinnell Washing Machine Company, one of the first 50 made in 1932. There is a Military exhibit with uniforms from the Civil War to the Vietnam war. The Carriage House holds several horse-drawn vehicles built by the Spaulding Carriage Factory in Grinnell. The Grinnell Area Arts Council (GAAC) building, formerly Stewart Library, includes

6768-457: The number of graduates going on to earn Ph.D. degrees, and certain types of public service. The college has been consistently ranked in the top 25 liberal arts colleges in the nation since the publication began in 1983. Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranked Grinnell 14th in its 2019 ranking of "best value" liberal arts colleges in the United States. In Forbes magazine's 2019 rankings of academic institutions, "America's Top Colleges" (which uses

6862-450: The population. Of the 3,724 households, 23.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% were cohabitating couples, 34.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 46.5% of all households were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 18.2% had someone living alone who

6956-409: The population. There were 3,498 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. Of all households, 34.7% were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and

7050-442: The population. There were 3,567 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. Of all households 36.8% were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

7144-455: The principles of defense. However, under "The System", Grinnell has won three conference championships over the past ten years and have regularly placed in the top half of the conference. Coach Arseneault's teams have set numerous NCAA scoring records and several individuals on the Grinnell team have led the nation in scoring or assists. On November 19, 2011, Grinnell player Griffin Lentsch set

7238-422: The recipient and their organization. In 1975, Grinnell College through their Grinnell Communications subsidiary had purchased NBC affiliate WLWD from Avco Broadcasting Corporation for about $ 13 million. The station had changed its call letters to WDTN once the sale closed. Shortly after WDTN becoming an ABC affiliate, the station was sold off to Hearst Broadcasting for $ 45–$ 48 million. In 2022, Grinnell became

7332-493: The records for NCAA and collegiate scoring, in a 179–104 victory over Faith Baptist Bible College . Taylor scored 138 points on 108 shots, along with 3 rebounds, 6 turnovers and 3 steals. Taylor went 27 for 71 from behind the arc. Taylor scored 109 points in a November 2013 game against Crossroads College to become the first player in NCAA history to have two 100-point games. In 2019, the Grinnell women's volleyball team advanced to

7426-418: The same theological tradition of loyalty to the evangelical Gospel and zeal for its dissemination. In November 2015, ANTS announced that it would sell its campus and relocate to Yale Divinity School , after a presence of 190 years on that site. Prior to the founding of Andover and Newton, the model for the training of clergy was based on an undergraduate degree (actually the basis for the founding of most of

7520-403: The school's "5th year travel-service program", preceded the establishment of the Peace Corps by many years. Other recent innovations include first-year tutorials, cooperative pre-professional programs, and programs in quantitative studies and the societal impacts of technology. Every year, the college awards the $ 100,000 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize , which is split between

7614-569: The seminary moved its faculty and library to the Harvard campus (and soon into Andover Hall [1911]). Plans for a formal affiliation between the academies were made, but the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts disallowed the alliance since Andover's endowment is designated for a Christian theological education. Andover, therefore, relocated to the campus of Newton Theological Institution in 1931. Andover Theological Seminary and

7708-583: The southern section of the downtown area, to include Commercial Street. Downtown street improvements have continued, and as of 2016, nearly all downtown streets have been redone. Improvements have been made to many business facades. Central Park underwent a major makeover during the summer of 2016, relocating the gazebo and adding a bandstand, public restrooms, and a large group picnic enclosure. In September 2017, Grinnell's first independently owned, boutique hotel (Hotel Grinnell) opened downtown across from Central Park giving visitors luxury accommodations. Grinnell

7802-495: The southwestern quarter of campus. The athletic facilities are mostly located north of 10th Avenue. The college maintains a 365-acre (1.48 km) environmental research area called the Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA). The U.S. Green Building Council awarded CERA's Environmental Education Center a gold certification. The building is the first in Iowa to receive the designation. During

7896-462: The spring of 2005, Grinnell embarked upon a renovation project to make its downtown area more inviting. It encompassed new water mains , restoration of two-way traffic flow, brick crosswalks in the middle of each block, and more uniform parking spaces in front of downtown businesses. A median strip at each intersection was designed with Grinnell's distinctive Jewel Box pattern. Infrastructure upgrades and aesthetic renovations were also planned for

7990-727: The tournament in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2014. The Men's Ultimate team, nicknamed the Grinnellephants, qualified in 2008 for its first Division III National Championship in Versailles, Ohio . The Women's Ultimate team, nicknamed The Sticky Tongue Frogs, tied for third place in the 2010 Division III National Championship in Appleton, Wisconsin . The success was repeated in 2011 when the men's team placed third in 2011 Division III National Championship in Buffalo. In February 2005,

8084-505: Was $ 35,625, and the median income for a family was $ 48,991. Males had a median income of $ 33,956 versus $ 23,864 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,939. About 8.9% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. In addition to Grinnell College, other major employers include Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company , Grinnell Regional Medical Center , JELD-WEN and Brownell's . In

8178-437: Was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 21.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,105 people, 3,498 households, and 2,067 families residing in

8272-425: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 25.1% of the residents were under the age of 20; 14.6% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 and 44; 20.4% were from 45 and 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 9,218 people, 3,567 households, and 2,026 families residing in

8366-561: Was adopted by the trustees for the institution. In its early years, the college experienced setbacks. Although two students received Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1854 (the first to be granted by a college west of the Mississippi River ), within 10 years the Civil War had claimed most of Grinnell's students and professors. In the decade following the war, growth resumed: women were officially admitted as candidates for degrees, and

8460-418: Was founded by settlers from New England who were descended from English Puritans of the 1600s. Grinnell was founded in 1854 by four men: Josiah B. Grinnell , a Congregationalist from Vermont; Homer Hamlin, a minister; Henry Hamilton, a surveyor; and Dr. Thomas Holyoke. The city was to be named "Stella," but J. B. Grinnell convinced the others to adopt his name, describing it as rare and concise. Grinnell

8554-601: Was founded in 1855. Public schools within the Grinnell–Newburg Community School District include Fairview Elementary School (K-2nd grade for the eastern side of town), Bailey Park Elementary School (K–2nd grade for the western side of town), Davis School (3rd–4th grade), Grinnell–Newburg Middle School (5th–8th grade) and Grinnell–Newburg High School (9th–12th grade). There is one private school, Central Iowa Christian School, which enrolls about 35 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Grinnell

8648-736: Was helping escape to freedom, were hosted by J. B. Grinnell and several other community residents. Because of J. B. Grinnell's efforts to help slaves and end slavery, in 2013, the National Park Service included his gravesite at Hazelwood Cemetery on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom listings. The Mormon Trail ran along the southern edge of Grinnell. The trail was traveled by an estimated 100,000 plus travelers from 1846 to 1869, including some 70,000 Mormons escaping religious persecution. The Pioneer Company of 1846–1847 established

8742-737: Was incorporated on April 28, 1865, and by 1880, Grinnell had a population of around 2,000. Located at the junction of two railway lines (east–west line of the Rock Island Railroad and the north–south Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway ), it is the largest community in Poweshiek County . Grinnell was a stop on the Underground Railroad from its founding. One of the most famous events occurred in February 1859, when abolitionist John Brown , and 12 slaves he

8836-574: Was located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts . It then collocated with Newton Theological Institution (NTI) in Newton, Massachusetts . Then, in 1965, Andover Theological Seminary and NTI formally merged in 1965 to form Andover Newton Theological School in Andover, Massachusetts. In its original and merged forms, it is the first and thus the oldest Protestant theological seminary in

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