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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Sharyn Obsatz `93 is a journalism professor at Santa Monica College.
Letter to the Editor: Support The S&B
Jay Dick `93 works as Sr. Director of Advocacy and Partnerships at Americans for the Arts.
Letter to the Editor: The Vanishing of Printed Student Media?
Sasha Aslanian `90 is a member of the Grinnell College Alumni Council.
Letter to the Editor: Physical papers have pull on Grinnell campus
Members of the women's volleyball team practicing on Wednesday Nov. 8 in preparation for their matches at the Midwest Conference tournament.
Letter to the Editor: Support women’s athletics
Comic: False Spring
Comic: False Spring
Comic: You Are What You Eat
Comic: You Are What You Eat
Comic: Ambroos and Wilhelmina van Buskirk the Tulip Fairies
Comic: Ambroos and Wilhelmina van Buskirk the Tulip Fairies
Comic: Spring Break Expectation vs. Reality
Comic: Spring Break Expectation vs. Reality
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Horoscope: Which childhood book series are you?
Horoscope: Which childhood book series are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Renfrow Hall Tour
Renfrow Hall Tour
An inside look at Grinnell's Stew Makerspace
An inside look at Grinnell’s Stew Makerspace
"My favorite part is the students": Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell's Dining Hall
“My favorite part is the students”: Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell’s Dining Hall
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma objected to Joe Biden's presidential victory. Now, after Grinnellians asked the College to revoke his honorary degree, he voluntarily relinquished it. Photo contributed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Grinnellians ask the College to rescind Rep. Tom Cole’s honorary degree after he objects to Biden’s victory

Seth Taylor
January 10, 2021
Alexander McLean, founder of Justice Defenders, is the winner of this year's Grinnell Prize. Photo contributed by Justice Defenders.

Alexander McLean is not a normal son

Seth Taylor
November 17, 2020
The HSSC outdoor blackboard hosts numerous conflicting political messages on the morning of the 2020 general election. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Poweshiek county voters lend their support to Trump, Ernst in crucial federal elections

Seth Taylor
November 4, 2020
Local organizations are promoting Mask Up Grinnell across their platforms. Image contributed by Mask Up Grinnell.

Local partners launch Mask Up Grinnell campaign

Seth Taylor
August 28, 2020
Anne Harris, photographed in her office June 29, 2020. Photo contributed by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College.

Anne Harris named 14th president of Grinnell College

Zoe Fruchter and Seth Taylor
July 14, 2020
Live Democratic Presidential Town Hall with Former Vice President Joe Biden Moderated by Erin Burnett Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa 2019

“Condescending,” “aggressive,” “entitled:” Biden makes few friends in Grinnell

Seth Taylor
November 14, 2019
Protesters chanted "2050 is too late, climate chaos is our fate," at Biden's event on campus Monday night. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Biden faces protestors, questions on veterans, health care

Seth Taylor
November 11, 2019
Grinnell to host Joe Biden and Tom Steyer for CNN town halls

Grinnell to host Joe Biden and Tom Steyer for CNN town halls

Seth Taylor
November 7, 2019
Students bemoan perceived increase in bike theft on campus

Students bemoan perceived increase in bike theft on campus

Seth Taylor
October 3, 2019
Rumors of fleas plague campus

Rumors of fleas plague campus

Seth Taylor
September 12, 2019
Photo contributed

Meet David Maxwell, the new chair of the Board of Trustees

Seth Taylor
August 29, 2019
Elvis tribute artist to perform in Grinnell

Elvis tribute artist to perform in Grinnell

Seth Taylor
May 2, 2019
Representative Dave Maxwell and Senator Tim Kapucian spoke at the final Legislative Coffee of the year at the First Presbyterian Church in Grinnell. Photo by Seth Taylor.

Maxwell, Kapucian discuss legislation at final Legislative Coffee

Seth Taylor
April 11, 2019
Beto O'Rourke campaigned on Friday, April 5 at Hotel Grinnell in front of a crowd of about 450 people. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

In Grinnell, Beto makes his case

Seth Taylor
April 11, 2019
Repairs will begin in April on the tracks across Tenth Avenue, near the Bear. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Work will begin in April to repair train tracks

Seth Taylor
February 28, 2019
Primary Health Clinic provides services across Central Iowa, like the mobile health clinic shown here. Contributed photo.

Primary Health Care opens new clinic in Marshalltown

Seth Taylor
February 21, 2019
A breakdown of work in Grinnell

A breakdown of work in Grinnell

Seth Taylor
January 31, 2019

Republicans win Poweshiek; Democrats win Grinnell

Seth Taylor
November 9, 2018
Controversy emerges as College takes sides and students vote in school bond election

Controversy emerges as College takes sides and students vote in school bond election

Seth Taylor
September 27, 2018
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of total workers who are union members fell 8.2% from 1989 to 2017.

Labor unions in Grinnell and Iowa shift from worker-protector to political target

Seth Taylor
September 6, 2018
Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Arts Council offers new fall courses

Seth Taylor
August 30, 2018

Concerned alumni call for refusal of Brownells/Redmond donation

Seth Taylor
May 8, 2018
Tim Stahl and Jon Duke have trained for months to ride 370 miles across Iowa Contributed photo

Local cyclists bike across Iowa for charity

Seth Taylor
May 4, 2018
Music in the Park will bring a variety of local and outside musical groups to Grinnell's Central Park. Contributed photo.

Music in the park returns

Seth Taylor
April 26, 2018
The grant will help fund renovation of a building located on Fourth Avenue. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Grant to partially finance downtown building renovation

Seth Taylor
April 12, 2018
The League of Women Voters hosted an event to discuss that Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed an executive order to address children’s mental health. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

League hosts discussion of recently-passed mental health legislation

Seth Taylor
April 5, 2018
History professors Edward Cohn and Alexander Kubyshkin joined Russian policy expert WIlliam Reisinger to discuss the upcoming Russian elections. Photo contributed.

“Predicting the predictable”: upcoming Russia elections featured

Seth Taylor
March 9, 2018
Governor Reynold's tax proposal is designed to complement the recent sweeping federal tax reform. Contributed photo.

Reynolds proposes state legislation to compliment national tax reform

Seth Taylor
February 23, 2018
The Grinnell Fire Department hopes to purchase a new ladder truck. Photo by Elena Copell.

Fire department releases annual report

Seth Taylor
February 15, 2018
Let's talk about sex (week)

Let’s talk about sex (week)

Seth Taylor
February 1, 2018
Photo by Mahira Faran.

Student Initiative proposing student vote on board of trustees passes; SGA to consider revised bylaws

Seth Taylor
December 1, 2017
Mayor Gordon speaks at a State of the City address. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

Canfield to leave mayor’s office after 18 years

Seth Taylor
October 6, 2017
Dan Covino, the new director of the Education Professions Career Community, talks with students interested in pursuing a career in education, including and extending beyond teaching. PHOTO BY CHARUN OPARA

Passionate about education? You’re invited to Ed Pros

Seth Taylor
September 14, 2017

Local unions announce school board election endorsements

Seth Taylor
August 31, 2017
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