Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
223 E 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208, USA
223 East 4th Street North, Newton, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Grinnell, IA
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The AA Directory lists 3 AA meetings in Grinnell, IA across 3 locations and 3 days a week. Every group is free, confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Grinnell by day, time, and format, with directions to each.
Across Grinnell, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 3 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Big Book and 12 Steps & 12 Traditions meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Altoona (39 mi) and Ankeny (45 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA Meetings in Grinnell, IA
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
101 N Locust St, Colfax, IA 50054, USA
101 North Locust Street, Colfax, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
400 S Main St, Traer, IA 50675, USA
400 South Main Street, Traer, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
250 E Ave, Nevada, IA 50201, USA
250 E Avenue, Nevada, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
405 School St, Carlisle, IA 50047, USA
405 School Street, Carlisle, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 9:00PM
1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1818 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, Iowa
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Spanish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
3820 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Babysitting AvailableBig Book StudyOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
1201 McCormick Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
1201 McCormick Avenue, Ames, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenSpeakerEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
3600 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
900 Park St, Tama, IA 52339, USA
900 Park Street, Tama, Iowa
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English
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
1554 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219, USA
1554 Broadway Street, Pella, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionEnglishOpen
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
210 S Main St, North English, IA 52316, USA
210 South Main Street, North English, Iowa
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ClosedEnglish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
526 E Main St, Fremont, IA 52561, USA
526 East Main Street, Fremont, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
1311 E Nevada St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA
1311 East Nevada Street, Marshalltown, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMeditationOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
414 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
414 31st Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays6:30AM - 7:30AM
Online
2110 West 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays6:30AM - 7:30AM
118 NW Linden St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
118 Northwest Linden Street, Ankeny, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
308 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA 50138, USA
308 East Robinson Street, Knoxville, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionEnglishOpenWheelchair Access
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
511 SW 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
511 Southwest 2nd Street, Ankeny, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
511 SW 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
511 Southwest 2nd Street, Ankeny, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Fridays6:30PM - 7:30PM
1975 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
1975 8th Street Southwest, Altoona, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
318 E Main St, Knoxville, IA 50138, USA
318 East Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishOpenWheelchair Access
Meeting Times in Grinnell Near You
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Finding AA Meetings in Grinnell, IA
This directory lists 3 AA meetings across 3 locations in Grinnell, Iowa, spanning a range of days, times, and formats so you can find one that fits your schedule.
Whether it's your first meeting or your hundredth, Grinnell's AA community makes room for everyone.
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Other Resources
AA is peer support. Some people also work with:
- • Professional addiction counselors and therapists
- • Medical providers (especially important for alcohol withdrawal, which can be dangerous without supervision)
- • Al-Anon, for family members affected by someone else's drinking
- • Other recovery programs alongside or instead of AA
- • Sober living homes in the Grinnell area
Note: The AA Directory is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. For official AA information, visit aa.org.
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AA Meetings in Poweshiek County, Iowa
Grinnell is located in Poweshiek County, part of the broader Iowa AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Poweshiek County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.
Find AA Meetings by County in Iowa
Poweshiek County has a wide range of AA meetings: open and closed formats, speaker meetings, step studies, and groups for specific demographics. Morning, evening, and weekend slots are available throughout the county.
Recovery Support Resources in Poweshiek County
- Meeting formats: 3+ AA meetings across Poweshiek County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
- Locations: Meetings throughout Grinnell and surrounding communities in the county
- Times: Morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night slots across the county schedule
- Specialized groups: LGBTQ+ friendly meetings, women's meetings, men's meetings, young people, seniors, and multilingual options
- Accessibility filters: Wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, and other accommodation needs
Meetings Beyond City Limits
Many people in Grinnell attend meetings in neighboring communities within Poweshiek County simply because a particular group suits them better. County-level intergroups and central offices also coordinate schedules, run 24-hour phone lines, and connect people with local AA resources.
More meetings nearby: Use the filters above to search by day, time, format, and type. You can also browse the Iowa AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Poweshiek County and across the state.