A map with the Midwest states highlighted. On the map locations of the Grinnell regional networks. Dots and lables for: Cleveland, Chicago, Madison, St. Louis, Iowa Corridor, Des Moines, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Kansas City, and Omaha.

Midwest Regional Networks

There are numerous active regional networks in the Midwest. If you would like to volunteer for your local regional network planning committee or if you don’t see a network in the area close to you, please contact Monique Armbrister, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-4417 or armbristerm@grinnell.edu.

For more information about upcoming events in your area, please visit the Alumni Events Calendar page.

Grinnell-in-Chicago

Includes: Greater Chicago area (Illinois, Indiana, southeast Wisconsin)

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 1,750 alumni plus 1,500 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Robert Krause ’83, John Mandel ’81, and Anne Stein ’84 

Connect: Grinnell College Chicago Facebook group | [chicago] page on [plans]

Grinnell-in-the-Twin Cities

Includes: Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area (Minnesota)

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 1,430 alumni plus 1,900 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Karmi Mattson ’97

Connect: Grinnell in the Twin Cities Facebook group | the [twincities] page on [plans]

Grinnell-in-Des Moines

Includes: Greater Des Moines, Iowa

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 625 alumni plus 2,460 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Louise Alcorn ’92, Kathleen Ely ’93, and Cindy Kadenge ’90

ConnectGrinnell-in-Des Moines Facebook group | [desmoines] page on [plans]

Grinnell-in-the-Corridor

Includes: Iowa City / Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 510 alumni plus 1,600 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Jeffrey Fields ’90, Sarah Hou ’18, and Kristine Williams

ConnectGrinnell-in-the-Corridor Facebook Group | [iowacity] page on [plans]

Grinnell-in-Madison

Includes: Greater Madison, Wisconsin

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 575 alumni plus 765 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

ConnectGrinnell-in-Madison Facebook group

Grinnell-in-Cleveland

Includes: Northeastern Ohio

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 140 alumni plus 200 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Emily Zabor ’03

Grinnell-in-Omaha

Includes: Greater Omaha area (eastern Nebraska & western Iowa)

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 225 alumni plus 400 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-St. Louis

Includes: Greater St. Louis area

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 415 alumni plus 600 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister

Grinnell-in-Kansas City

Includes: Kansas City metro (Kansas & Missouri)

Grinnellians in the area: Approximately 345 alumni plus 530 students, parents, and friends

Regional Coordinator(s): Vacant - Interested in helping lead this network? Contact Monique Armbrister