Grinnell High School Alumni

07/06/2026

Thank you so much to all of the Grinnell High School Alumni for coming back for the All-Class Reunion events this weekend. The Grinnell High School Alumni Association had a blast planing and putting on this event for you.

Very special thanks to those organizations that helped make these events possible. . .

City of Grinnell
Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation
Grinnell Parks and Recreation
Grinnell Police Department
Grinnell College Golf Course
Oakland Acres Golf Club
Hotel Grinnell
REMAX Partners Realty - Grinnell
Grinnell Historical Museum
El Cascabel - IA
Dari Barn LLC
Prairie Hospitality Group
Prairie Canary
Saints Rest Coffee House
Grinnell Area Arts Council
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce

We look forward to seeing you again in 2030!

Look for future details on our website. . .

The Grinnell-Newburg Alumni Association provides activities, communications and other services for those who attended schools in the Grinnell-Newburg School District.

07/05/2026

☕ Planning Your Reunion Sunday ❤️

As you make your plans for Sunday, July 5th, keep these open options in mind:

All Day: Today is entirely open for your individual class reunion events! Need recommendations? Book an individual class reunion event with a local venue or restaurant! Check out the local dining guide
(Click following links for more information) https://www.grinnellchamber.org/.../grinnell_eats_guide...
https://www.grinnellchamber.org/.../shopping_guide_35636.pdf

Thank you so much for your support of the Grinnell High School Alumni Association (GHSAA)! Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.

Check out our website for full details on the GHS All Class Reunion: Click following link for more information https://grinnellnewburgalumni.org/all-class-reunions

The GHS Alumni Association Board is hard at work planning events for everyone to enjoy. Plan on registering to help us plan for a GREAT fun packed event.

07/04/2026

🎆 Fireworks, Parades, and Pride! 🎇
Today is parade and fireworks day! Show your Grinnell pride and get ready to join us for these fantastic community highlights for Saturday, July 4th:

8:00 AM: Another opportunity to run a 5K with the Ahrens Park parkrun crew. All are welcome! (Click following link for more information https://www.facebook.com/AhrensParkparkrun

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Final chance to see the Grinnell Historical Museum: All Class Reunion Exhibit (Click following link for more information https://www.facebook.com/GrinnellHistoricalMuseum

5:00 PM: Grab a great spot for the City of Grinnell Parade, running from Downtown to Ahrens Park (Click following link for more information https://www.grinnellchamber.org/.../grinnell_on_the_fourth

7:00 PM: Attend the beautiful Central Park Veterans Monument Dedication, featuring the Iowa Brass Band (Click following link for more information https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/435/Veterans-Monument

9:45 PM: End the night with a bang at the spectacular City of Grinnell Fireworks at Ahrens Park! (Click following link for more information https://www.grinnellchamber.org/.../grinnell_on_the_fourth

Check out our website for full details on the GHS All Class Reunion: Click following link for more information https://grinnellnewburgalumni.org/all-class-reunions

The GHS Alumni Association Board is hard at work planning events for everyone to enjoy. Plan on registering to help us plan for a GREAT fun packed event.

07/03/2026

Inflatables are inflated, splash pad is on, face painting going on in the shelter house. Food trucks have arrived. Beer garden opens at 6 in Central Park for The Sears Band, followed by Mojo Machine and then Whiplash!

Welcome back all alumni. Registration table at the NW entrance of the beer gaeden. Tiger booster club merchandise too.

Welcome back Alumni!

07/03/2026

Friday Fun is Here! 🎸

Start planning your day now, because we have a full schedule of events to keep the celebration going:

!!CANCELLED!!
8:00 AM: Start your morning right with the Alumni 5K Run/Walk! Be sure to arrive for check-in and t-shirt pickup at 7:30 AM. (Click following link for more informationhttps://grinnellnewburgalumni.org/.../06/2026-5K-Map.pdf

8:30 AM: Warm up at the Alumni Coffee Social at Saints Rests Coffee House (registration table available until 10:30 AM). (Click following link for more information https://www.saintsrestcoffee.com
- Registration sponsored by RE/MAX Partners Realty
https://remaxcentralia.com

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Check out the Grinnell Historical Museum's All Class Reunion Exhibit if you missed it yesterday (Click following link for more information https://www.facebook.com/GrinnellHistoricalMuseum

2:00PM: GHSAA Business meeting. Learn about the Grinnell High School Alumni Association, how to join and how to become part of the board to help with future events. At Hotel Grinnell

3:00PM: Lifetime Member Social. Join other Lifetime Members of the GHSAA and enjoy Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. At Hotel Grinnell. You can sign up to be a Lifetime Member at the event.

5:00 PM: Bring the family out to Central Park for Kids Activities, including inflatables, face painting, and a splash pad!

6:00 PM: Grab a bite to eat from the Food Trucks!

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Join us in the Beer Garden for live music featuring The Sears Band at 6:00 PM, Mojo Machine at 7:15 PM, Whiplash at 9:00 PM!

Check out our website for full details on the GHS All Class Reunion: Click following link for more information https://grinnellnewburgalumni.org/all-class-reunions

The GHS Alumni Association Board is hard at work planning events for everyone to enjoy. Plan on registering to help us plan for a GREAT fun packed event.

07/03/2026

!!5K Fun Run/Walk CANCELLED!!

Good Morning Grinnell Alumni!

Unfortunately we have our first event casualty due to weather. The 5K Fun Run/Walk that was to begin at 8:00AM at the high school has been CANCELLED.

Please stay tuned throughout the day for updates as we will keep an eye on things.

We will be at Saints Rest Coffee House from 8:30AM - 10:30AM this morning for the Alumni Coffee event with our registration team there to help out with registration packet pick up.

They day will get brighter! :-)

The GHS Alumni Association Board is hard at work planning events for everyone to enjoy. Plan on registering to help us plan for a GREAT fun packed event.

07/02/2026

🐯 Get Ready, Grinnell Alumni! 🎉

Today, the Grinnell High School All-Class Reunion officially begins! We can't wait to see familiar faces back in town. Here are the Thursday event highlights you can look forward to:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Take a trip down memory lane at the Grinnell Historical Museum's All Class Reunion Exhibit (Click following link for more information https://www.facebook.com/GrinnellHistoricalMuseum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Grab some local goodies at the Grinnell Farmers Market (Click following link for more information https://www.grinnellchamber.org/.../grinnell.../27007

7:00 PM: Unwind with Music in the Park w/Turlach Ur (Click following link for more information https://www.grinnellarts.org/music-in-the-park

Don't forget to grab your registration packet at the Alumni Registration Table between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM!
- Registration is sponsored by RE/MAX Partners Realty
https://remaxcentralia.com

9:00 PM: Keep the fun going under the stars at the Light the Night 1-Hole Golf Tournament at the Grinnell College Golf Course! (Click following link for more information https://golf.grinnell.edu/event/light-the-night-2-2

Check out our website for full details on the GHS All Class Reunion: Click following link for more information https://grinnellnewburgalumni.org/all-class-reunions

The GHS Alumni Association Board is hard at work planning events for everyone to enjoy. Plan on registering to help us plan for a GREAT fun packed event.

07/01/2026

Event Highlight. . .
GHS Alumni Association Lifetime Member Social
Friday July 3rd 3:00PM - 5:00PM in the Periodic Table Bar/Patio at Hotel Grinnell

Open to All GHSAA Lifetime Members but you can sign up to be a Lifetime Member at the event.
-Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar Available

The Lifetime Membership Social is sponsored by the Grinnell Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation


See our website for membership information. . .

Become a member or make a donation to the Grinnell-Newburg Alumni Association

07/01/2026

The All-Class Reunion Weekend is almost here! Check out our website for details on individual classes having celebrations we have been notified about this weekend.

Post information for individual class reunions

07/01/2026

Event Highlight. . .
GHS Alumni Association Business Meeting
Friday July 3rd @ 2:00PM Hotel Grinnell's 2nd Floor Ballroom (Former Community Theatre)
-Agenda Items
- General GHSAA information
- Introduction of GHS Alumni Hall of Fame Program/Criteria
- Highlight Class & Decade Chair Roles
- General GHSAA information
- New Member/Board Member Interest
- Discuss Next Term Board Officers

See our website for membership information. . .

Become a member or make a donation to the Grinnell-Newburg Alumni Association