Grinnell College pledges funds to community elementary school project

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 608

Last Updated: 8 hours, 40 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

Grinnell College has pledged a quarter-million dollars to a new elementary school project in its community, a move its leaders say will serve both the community and the campus.

The private college, in partnership with Grinnell Mutual, has committed a combined $475,000 to the Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation for a new elementary school on donated land. The project broke ground this spring with plans to open for students in fall 2028, and the Grinnell-Newburg Community School …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

Email Us