MEET ME IN GRINNELL!
Grinnell makes a perfect choice for a meeting or convention. Grinnell boasts over 300 lodging rooms ranging from historic bed and breakfasts to contemporary motels. With the conference capabilities of Grinnell College and Iowa Valley Community College, Grinnell’s convention capacity extends to over 1000. A variety of catering options exist as well within Grinnell’s remarkable dining choices. Grinnell’s easy interstate access, and location of being less than an hour’s drive from all of Iowa’s major metropolitan areas, make Grinnell an affordable and unique choice.
Meeting Locations
Best Western Pioneer Inn
2210 West Street
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-6116
Fax: 641-236-0486
Contact: Laureen Keahna
Maximum Seating Capacity: 50
Country Inn and Suites
1710 West Street South
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-9600
Fax: 641-236-1719
Contact: Dan Badger
Maximum Seating Capacity: 50
Drake Library (available after November 15, 2009)
930 Park Street
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-2661
Fax: 641-236-2667
Contact: Lorna Calkins
Maximum Seating Capacity: 100
Days Inn and Suites
1902 West Street
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-6710
Fax: 641-236-5783
Contact: Jay Patel
Maximum Seating Capacity: 70
Godfather’s Pizza
800 4th Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-6516
Contact: Barb Howell
Maximum Seating Capacity: 30
Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Complex (GARC)
Full Gymnasium -- Multiple Soccer Fields -- Multiple Baseball Fields -- Playground -- Sand Volleyball Courts -- Shelter Houses -- Waking Path -- Driving Range --
City of Grinnell Recreation Department
927 4th Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
641-236-2620
Grinnell Golf and Country Club
933 13th Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-3590
Fax: 641-236-5264
Contact: Galyn Gohlmann
Maximum Seating Capacity: 100
GrinnellCollege
Joe Rosenfield Center
Alumni Recitation Hall & Other Class Room Buildings (Capacity: 175)
Harris Center (Capacity: 400)
Bucksbaum Center for the Arts 3 spaces (Capacity: 325, 450, 50)
Herrick Chapel (Capacity: 650)
Athletic Facilities
Indoor Track, Darby Gym, Swimming Pool, Soccer Fields
Office of Conference & Operations
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: 641-269-3178
Fax: 641-269-4650
Maximum Conference Capacity: 1,000
Grinnell Steakhouse
2110 West Street South
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-0555
Contact: Brian Hauser
Maximum Seating Capacity: 120
Iowa Valley Community College
123 6th Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-0513
Fax: 641-236-0036
Contact: Diane Karr
Maximum Seating Capacity: 75
Old Glove Factory Pioneer Room
Grinnell College
733 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-269-3179
Fax: 641-269-3408
Contact: Rachel Bly
Maximum Seating Capacity: 75
St. Francis Manor Social Center
2021 4th Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-7592
Fax: 641-236-9202
Contact: Dion Schrack
Maximum Seating Capacity: 180
Sullivan Room
Wells Fargo Bank
833 4th Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-7575
Fax: 641-236- 6928
Contact: Michael Allen
Maximum Seating Capacity: 60
The Depot Crossing Restaurant
1014 3rd Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-6886
Fax: 641-236-6886
Contact: Don Schrack
Maximum Seating Capacity: 50
The Elk’s Lodge
720 3rd Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-3520
Maximum Seating Capacity: 200
Veteran’s Memorial Building
834 Broad Street
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-2620
Fax: 641-236-2626
Contact: Tracy Rosburg
Maximum Seating Capacity: 60
B G Voertman Theatre
City of Grinnell
927 4th Avenue
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-2620
Fax: 641-236-2626
Contact: Tracy Rosburg
Theatre Seating Only
Maximum Seating Capacity: 350
West Side Family Dining
229 6th Avenue West
Grinnell, Iowa 50112
Phone: 641-236-5939
Contact: Bruce Blankenfeld
Maximum Seating Capacity: 70
Seating capacity depends on room arrangement.
Audio and visual equipment is available at all locations.