We are thrilled to welcome alumni and friends back to campus for Graceland’s 2026 Homecoming festivities. Join fellow alumni and friends in Lamoni for a weekend of food, fellowship and fun.
Homecoming 2026 is still in the planning stages!
1966 | 1976 | 1981 | 1986 | 1996 | 2006 | 2016
In addition to a special dinners for these honor classes, we will have activities, events and meals planned for all alumni regardless of class year.
Every Homecoming, Graceland honors distinguished alumni and friends at its annual alumni awards banquet. It recognizes two awards: the Graceland Award of Recognition and the Distinguished Service Award as well as our Wall of Fame and Hall of Fame inductees.
Each year, Graceland inducts distinguished alumni into its athletic program’s hall of fame and wall of fame. Since they were established, Graceland has honored those alumni each Homecoming with a presentation at halftime of the Homecoming football game. This year, we are also honoring these alumni at the Friday night Alumni and Friends Awards Banquet to be held in the Shaw Center Lobby.
The Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional individuals for their athletic accomplishments during their tenure at Graceland, while the Wall of Fame commemorates teams for their athletic achievements while at Graceland.
Looking for a place to stay near Lamoni? We’ve got you covered.
| BUSINESS | DISTANCE | PHONE | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Inn & Suites Lamoni, IA | 2 miles | 319.315.0080 | Website |
| Cobblestone Inn & Suites
Lamoni, IA | 2.2 miles | 641.784.4000 | Website |
| Little River Inn Motel Leon, IA | 16 miles | 641.446.4884 | Website |
| Mount Ayr Inn Mt. Ayr, IA | 21.1 miles | 641.464.3500 | Website |
| Armstrong Guest house Mt. Ayr, IA | 23.1 miles | 641.344.5553 | Website |
| Charlie-Jane's B&B Mt. Ayr, IA | 23.2 miles | 641.464.2564 | |
| Family Budget Motel Bethany, MO | 25.8 miles | 660.425.7915 | Website |
| Quality Inn & Suites Bethany, MO | 25.8 miles | 660.425.8006 | Website |
| Super 8 Bethany, MO | 25.9 miles | 660.240.0597 | Website |
| Quality Inn Osceola, IA | 31.4 miles | 641.342.6666 | Website |
| Super 8 Osceola, IA | 31.4 miles | 641.638.6475 | Website |
| AmericInn of Osceola Osceola, IA | 31.7 miles | 641.342.9400 | Website |
| Evergreen Inn Osceola, IA | 32.4 miles | 641.342.3162 | Website |
| Blue Haven Motel Osceola, IA | 32.6 miles | 641.342.2115 | Website |
| Lakeside Hotel & Casino Osceola, IA | 33.3 miles | 641.342.9511 | Website |
| Hotel Rea Corydon, IA | 38.6 miles | 641.895.6074 | Website |
| Prairie Trails Inn(Nodyroc Motel) Corydon, IA | 38.6 miles | 641.872.2533 | Website |
| Inn of the Six-Toed Cat Allerton, IA | 39.4 miles | 641.873.4900 | Website |
The Lamoni area has a few Airbnb options, though Graceland cannot verify their quality. Search for locations here.
Graceland has several RV camping spots on campus, located in the parking lot southwest of Resch Science and Technology Hall. No reservations are accepted – all camping spots are on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will be required to register your stay once arrival and will need to present identification for campers over the age of 16 years of age.
Suggested rate: $15 per camper, per night. Please deposit RV fees in the drop box located at the northwest corner of the west events parking lot.
There are three campgrounds with 68 campsites (28 with electrical hookups), modern showers, restrooms and a trailer dump station just 12 miles from Graceland at Iowa’s Nine Eagles State Park. Find out more information and make reservations.
Email our alumni programs team at alumni@graceland.edu or call us toll-free at 866.GU4.EVER tel:866.484.3837
