KTIV Channel 4: Northwest Iowa Community College receives grant for veteran scholarships
The Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation will be able to offer two new scholarships to veteran students starting this fall. Veteran students will have the opportunity to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships to help with tuition and other educational expenses as they work toward their goals. Read the full story here.
The Gazette: Kirkwood trustees approve ballot language for $88M bond vote
Kirkwood Community College’s board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the $88 million bond request on this autumn’s local ballot. Residential property owners would see an approximately $10 increase on their taxes, and the funds would go toward facility upgrades an improvements that would serve the community for decades to come. Read the full article here.
KIWA Radio: NCC Moves Forward on New Marcus Regional Training Center
Northwest Iowa Community College is moving forward with plans for a new regional center in Marcus, IA to expand access to career and technical training for Iowa residents. The center will be housed in the former Hometown Guesthouse, and will serve students from MMCRU, South O’Brien, Kingsley-Pierson, and River Valley concurrent enrollment students, with enrollment expanding to meet demand in the future. Get the full story here.
Storm Lake Radio: Storm Lake Sees Fee Increases in Updated Iowa Central 28E Deal
Storm Lake School District and Iowa Central Community College move forward under new Perkins funding rules set by the state legislature during the 2026 session. This includes fee increases for concurrent enrollment students who are seeking college credits before they have graduated high school. With Iowa removing the cap on how many credits concurrent enrollment students can earn during a single semester, students have shown more interest in community college courses, which has resulted in higher fees for the school district. Read the full article here.
Oelwein Daily Register: Youth learn hands-on skills at NICC Oelwein
Northeast Iowa Community College’s Youth Summer Welding Camp drew local middle and high school students for a couple of days of instruction and crafting. The annual camp is led by veteran instructor Seth Harms, who has seen several students return year after year. The program focuses on creativity and confidence-building while giving the students a chance to explore welding hands-on. Read the full article here.
Quad-City Times: NICC launches Peosta electrician programs in 2027
With the demand for skilled tradespeople on the rise, Northeast Iowa Community College has expanded their electrician program to their Peosta campus. The change comes with two potential career paths: commercial-residential and industrial, certifications that can both be earned at NICC within 2 years. Read the full story here.