The Gazette: Kirkwood seeking voter approval for $88M bond this November
With growing enrollment and developing program demands, Kirkwood Community College will appeal to local voters in its 18-county service area to approve an $88 million bond. This money would help update the facilities and help Kirkwood answer the call for essential workers in fields including healthcare and manufacturing. The college encourages voters to examine local issues this election cycle that might otherwise get lost in the noise of the national stage. Get more details here.
Iowa Capital Dispatch: Iowa Western Community College receives federal funds to expand trades training
Congressman Zach Nunn visited Iowa Western Community College to announce almost $1 million in federal funding to improve their facilities across all their campuses. The satellite campus in Atlantic will have a manufacturing, plumbing, and electrical training lab installed, which will give high school students looking for joint enrollment a new chance to get their careers off the ground without leaving home. Read the full story here.
Decorah News: Northeast Iowa Community College Receives NJCAA Foundation Sport Opportunity Grant to Expand Esports Program
Northeast Iowa Community College’s Esports program is getting a new look thanks to a $1250 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association Foundation. The college will use the funds to purchase new jerseys for its team, whose season is set to begin in September. Get more details here.
Decorah News: Northeast Iowa Community College to Lead New Welding Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Northeast Iowa Community College is giving students at Crestwood High School new opportunities to explore the trades with a welding quality pre-apprenticeship program. The program will create a pathway for students to earn college credit while also gaining experience and making connections for their careers. Read more here.