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New Year, New Taxes: Students Participate in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Feb 27, 2024
Every year, Professor Emerita of Mathematics Emily Moore recruits students to provide free tax services to Poweshiek families on behalf of VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
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Computer Science Students Track Biased Policing, Inform NAACP Advocacy

Feb 20, 2024
Eric Autry, Anthony Schwindt ’25 and Tanmaie Kailash ’24 are analyzing traffic stop data and helping Iowa civil rights organizations shed light on trends in racially biased policing.
Tony Webster

Grinnell Coursework Promotes Zoning Policy Change

Feb 05, 2024
Christian Cardenas recently wrote an op-ed about how residential zoning laws in Minneapolis contribute to inequality. His was published on the Minnesota Reformer website. The article was his final project for The Sociology of Law course last fall.
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Grinnell College’s Fall 2023 Mini-Grant Recipients

Jan 25, 2024
Twice a year, Grinnell College awards mini-grants to impactful programs that are making a lasting difference in the Grinnell community. This year’s fall recipients look to improve the town of Grinnell’s education, parks, and fire safety.  
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Join the SPARK Challenge for a Chance to Win a Grant of Up to $8,000

Jan 09, 2024
The SPARK Community-Based Social Innovation Challenge involves collaboration between student “innovation teams” and community partners to develop and pitch solutions to challenges faced in the organizations’ communities.
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Cross-Country Team Members Unleash Compassion in Unique Run with Shelter Dogs

Nov 14, 2023
Brian Goodell ’24 recently orchestrated a unique and heartwarming event that brought together two groups with a shared passion — running. Goodell, who volunteers at Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS), combined the joy of running with the love for dogs.
Students and Ryan Solomon Serving at Grinnell Community Meal

Food Stories: Nourishing Minds and Hearts at the Grinnell Community Meal

Nov 14, 2023
The Grinnell Community Meal is the result of the newly combined Davis Community Meal and Grinnell United Methodist Church’s Blessed Community Meal — both of which operated independently before the pandemic but have now come together to meet the dual purpose of food and fellowship.
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Coming Full Circle, Alum Returns to Externship Program

Oct 27, 2023
The Externship Program helped Miranda Thomas ‘17 confirm her interest in veterinary medicine. Now a veterinarian herself, she returned as a mentor last spring to help current Grinnell students explore the field of veterinary medicine.

Grinnell College National Poll Reveals Americans’ Distrust of Artificial Intelligence

Oct 25, 2023
Americans say tech companies and platforms like Google, Apple and Facebook have too much influence in their lives.

Grinnell College National Poll Shows Biden and Trump in a Dead Heat

Oct 19, 2023
The newest Grinnell College National Poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat among likely voters if the 2024 general election was held today.

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