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 Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.
For more information about upcoming events in your area, please visit the Alumni Events Calendar page.
Grinnell-in-Cleveland
The Grinnell-in-Cleveland Regional Network encompasses the northeastern portions of Ohio. Around 140 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 200 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Cleveland Regional Network Coordinator is: Emily Zabor ’03.
Grinnell-in-Chicago
The Grinnell-in-Chicago Regional Network is the largest regional network and encompasses the greater Chicago-area in Illinois, Indiana, and southeast Wisconsin. Around 1,750 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 1,500 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Chicago Regional Coordinators are: Anne Stein ’84 and Dixon Romeo ’17.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell College Chicago Facebook group, the [chicago] page on [plans], or through the [chigrin] area alumni listserv.
Grinnell-in-the-Corridor
The Grinnell-in-the-Corridor Regional Network encompasses the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids-area in Iowa. Around 510 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 1,600 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-the-Corridor Regional Coordinators are: Jeffrey Fields ’90 and Jarren Santos ’17.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell-in-the-Corridor Facebook Group and the [iowacity] page on [plans].
Grinnell-in-Des Moines
The Grinnell-in-Des Moines Regional Network encompasses the greater Des Moines, Iowa-area. Around 625 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 2,460 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-the-Corridor Regional Coordinator is: Kramer McLuckie ’12.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell-in-Des Moines Facebook group and the [desmoines] page on [Plans].
Grinnell-in-Madison
The Grinnell-in-Madison Regional Network encompasses the greater Madison, Wisconsin-area. Around 575 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 765 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Madison Regional Network does not currently have any regional coordinators. If you are interested in serving in this role, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell-in-Madison Facebook group.
Grinnell-in-the-Twin Cities
The Grinnell-in-Des Moines Regional Network encompasses the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan areas of Minnesota. Around 1,430 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 1,900 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-the-Twin Cities Regional Coordinator is: Karmi Mattson ’97.
Connect with your local Grinnell community through the Grinnell in the Twin Cities Facebook group, the [twincities] page on [plans], and by joining the [minngrin] area alumni listserv.
Grinnell-in-Omaha
The Grinnell-in-Omaha Regional Network encompasses the greater Omaha-area including portions of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Around 225 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 400 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Omaha Regional Network does not currently have any regional coordinators. If you are interested in serving in this role, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.
Grinnell-in-St. Louis
The Grinnell-in-St. Louis Regional Network encompasses the greater St. Louis-area. Around 415 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 600 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-St. Louis Regional Network does not currently have any regional coordinators. If you are interested in serving in this role, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.
Grinnell-in-Kansas City
The Grinnell-in-Kansas City Regional Network encompasses the greater Kansas City-area, including parts of Kansas and Missouri. Around 345 alumni live in this regional network and an additional 530 Grinnell College students, parents, and friends of the College live in the area.
The Grinnell-in-Kansas City Regional Network does not currently have any regional coordinators. If you are interested in serving in this role, please contact Ashley Renstrom-Schaefer, associate director of alumni and donor relations, at 641-269-9317 or schaefer@grinnell.edu.