About Community Colleges for Iowa
Community Colleges for Iowa is the “doing business as” name for a variety of collaborations and organizations across Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges. Together, we strive to advocate with one voice for accessible excellence in higher education.
Community Colleges for Iowa Blog
Read about the critical issues facing our Community Colleges and things you may not know about this important sector of higher education.
For every $1 invested...
$3.50 is returned to Iowa's taxpayers, with an average annual return rate of 10.4%
Learn More on For every $1 invested...Workforce Trainers of Iowa
For 50 years, Iowa Community Colleges have provided a trained workforce to Iowa Business, added to Iowa Gross State Product, and increased Student Earnings. Iowa Community Colleges give students improved employability and career enhancement, leading to a strong Iowa economy. Iowa Business, through unique partnerships with Iowa Community College, has access to high-skilled individuals for high demand occupations.
Bill Watch
One of our major goals during the legislative session is to keep track of bills that concern our Community Colleges. Check here frequently to stay up-to-date on these bills.
Community Colleges for Iowa
Iowa's Community Colleges do more than simply educate students: we also enrich and serve our students' local communities. Providing skilled workforce training, we encourage economic development that affects the well-being of our state.
2021 Department of Education Condition of Community Colleges Report
Every year, the Department of Education releases The Annual Condition of Iowa's Community Colleges. Included is important information on academic programs, enrollment data, student success, and information about the cost of attending and operating our Community Colleges.