CCforIowa’s 2025 Convention & Tradeshow: Dec. 2-4 in Downtown Des Moines
Make Your Plans to Attend: Registration and Hotel Blocks Open
Our network will be returning to the Des Moines Marriott Downtown to enjoy their great conference space right in the middle of the city. Grab your ticket and reserve your room as hundreds of community college employees gather for this unforgettable professional development opportunity!
Sign Up – Volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our Convention sessions a success! As a room volunteer, you’ll serve as the key connection between the presenter, attendees, and the CCforIA team.
What you’ll do:
-Welcome and support presenters.
-Help attendees have a smooth and engaging experience.
-Serve as a liaison with the CCforIA team to keep things running seamlessly.
This is a great way to get involved, meet new people, and play an important role in the success of the Convention. Sign up here!
Sign Up – Carpet Bowling and More
We’re thrilled to continue our carpet bowling tradition, and this year we’re adding another fun event—the Price is Right! Carpet bowling will take place as usual during the opening reception on Tuesday, December 2, while the Price is Right will be a fun addition to our lunch on Wednesday, December 3. Sign up for one or both here!
CCforIowa’s 2026 Calendar: Save the Date
We are already looking forward to 2026, which will be extra special as the 60th Anniversary of CCforIowa! Mark your calendar now to join us for:
Leadership In Action Week: March 2-6, 2026
Student Legislative Summit: March 2, 12-4 pm, Des Moines
Phi Theta Kappa Awards: March 2, 5-8 pm, Des Moines
Community College Day on the Hill: March 2, 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, Des Moines
Summer Trustees Conference: July 8-9, 2026, Marshalltown
Convention and Tradeshow: December 1-3, 2026, Des Moines
The Way Up XXVIII Conference to be held November 6-7 in West Des Moines
For over thirty-five years, The Way Up Conference has been hosted in the state of Iowa to assist leaders in higher education institutions as they continue to develop their leadership and administrative skills and expertise. Now as never before, higher education is challenged on so many fronts with the understanding of the importance of knowledgeable personnel, growth of all individuals, and persevering together in the continuing quest for quality and excellence in higher education. Plan to join us in November!