MCC Student Activity Center

The new $6.5 million Student Activity Center on the Marshalltown Community College campus was officially opened for business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 13, 2008. The beautiful new facility is located south and east of the existing Babe Harder Memorial Complex, which has been renovated somewhat to connect to the new Student Activity Center. The building project also includes a new art studio, which is still under construction.

The new two-story student sports/wellness center and one-story athletic department, a bit over 40,000 square feet, includes a full college basketball/volleyball court with seating for up to 1,500, locker rooms, wellness center and upper level walking/jogging track. It also includes student meeting rooms and lounge/recreation areas for a variety of student, community, and college-related activities.

The Student Activity Center building and site work were funded by Iowa  Valley Community College District's $35 million bond issue, approved by voters in 2006.

The new MCC Student Activity Center will attract prospective students, being potentially the nicest student athletic/activity facilities in the Iowa community college system. The new building will accommodate the large crowds at graduations and special events, while simultaneously providing workout and gathering space for students on the second floor. Through careful planning of entrances and doorways, the building can be used for numerous activities simultaneously -- virtually always being accessible to the full student population.

For more information about the MCC Student Activity Center, contact Neil Hayhurst, MCC Athletic Director, by phoning (641) 844-5670 or emailing Neil.Hayhurst@iavalley.edu.