Grinnell Visitor Guide | Grinnell College Grinnell Visitor Guide Exploring Grinnell Grinnell is a vibrant Iowa college town of just under 10,000 people, located midway between Des Moines and Iowa City, where the energy and spirit is contagious. No matter the season, people of all ages will find something they enjoy in Grinnell, the "Jewel of the Prairie." Don't let the size of Grinnell fool you. There is always something to do here. Visit an exhibit at the Grinnell College Museum of Art, tour the world-famous Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank, or explore the Grinnell College campus, the historic downtown, or one of many parks, lakes, or trails. From dining to entertainment, from arts and culture to shopping, we invite you to explore our community. Photo of background image showing monthly calendars Check the Calendars Grinnell Campus Calendar Grinnell Community Calendar Grinnell-Newburg School District Arts and Culture Banks and Credit Unions Community Food Resources Dental, Hospital, Medical, Vision Dining and Local Foods Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Local News Resources Lodging and Accommodations Pharmacies Police, Fire, Safety Recreation and Entertainment Regional Resources Shopping Spiritual Communities See also: Schedule an admission visit Travel information and campus map We use cookies to enable essential services and functionality on our site, enhance your user experience, provide better service through personalized content, collect data on how visitors interact with our site, and enable advertising services. To accept the use of cookies and continue on to the site, click "I Agree." For more information about our use of cookies and how to opt out, please refer to our website privacy policy.