News & Features
IVCCD Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Positions
June 10, 2021
Nomination papers for candidates for the Iowa Valley Community College District Merged Area VI Board of Directors are now available and may be filed with Barbara Jennings, Secretary of the Board, any time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 through Thursday, September 16, 2021, no later than 5 p.m. The…
IVCCD Board Report – June 9 Meeting
June 10, 2021
IVCCD Board Approves Training Agreement MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors approved a new subcontract between Iowa Valley Community College District and Kirkwood Community College beginning July 1, 2021, to support individuals in training with food assistance. Eligible students will receive food assistance by applying to DHS through IVCCD, and…
IVCCD and MARSHALLTOWN Join Manufacturing Consortium
June 2, 2021
As business and industry evolve at an ever-increasing pace, the next wave of change in the form of digitalization and automation, known as “Industry 4.0,” will require new processes for businesses and new skills for employees. Today, MARSHALLTOWN Company and Iowa Valley join with Iowa’s Community Colleges and the Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial…
IVCCD Board Report – May 12 Meeting
May 14, 2021
IVCCD Board Approves Training Agreements MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors learned about training agreements between Iowa Valley Continuing Education and area businesses. The funding for the training will be provided by 260F grants. Training agreements include: Hazmat training to SIG Manufacturing; food fraud, food defense, HACCP, and electrical training…
Join IVCCD in Celebrating Iowa School Boards
April 28, 2021
May is School Board Recognition Month, sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Boards to celebrate the contributions of board members to Iowa public education. This year’s theme is “School Boards: Leading Through Uncharted Waters.” The Iowa Valley Community College District is celebrating the work of its Board of Directors, who have maintained their commitment…
Support Needed for College and Career Exploration
April 21, 2021
As we recover from COVID-19, Iowa is confronted with many challenges, among them a growing workforce shortage and declines in higher education enrollment. The percentage of high school graduates pursuing education or training beyond high school has declined for three years in a row for the first time in history. At the same time, the…
IVCCD Board Report – April 14 Meeting
April 19, 2021
IVCCD Board Approves Construction Plans MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors approved plans for a new residence hall on the Ellsworth campus. Construction of a new residence hall on the Ellsworth Community College campus could begin as early as June if the bidding process goes smoothly. The new residence hall…
Iowa Valley Celebrates Community College Month in April
March 31, 2021
The Iowa Valley Community College District celebrates Community College Month throughout April. The primary goals of Community College Month are to improve awareness of the economic, academic, and equity advantages of attending community colleges. “The past year has proved beyond any doubt that our college is absolutely vital to our community and our state,” said…
Phi Theta Kappa Inducts 2020-21 All-Iowa Academic Team Members
March 25, 2021
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized outstanding academic achievement with the induction of several students to the All-Iowa Academic Team during a ceremony on March 24, 2021. The ceremony, generally held in Des Moines, was virtual this year. “We are proud to have an opportunity to highlight academic achievement,” said Joerg Rochlitzer, Professor…
Phi Theta Kappa Honors All-Academic Achievement
March 10, 2021
DES MOINES – The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize outstanding academic achievement and honor several students with the All-Academic Team designation during a ceremony on March 24, 2021. The ceremony, generally held in Des Moines, will be virtual this year. “We are proud to have an opportunity to highlight academic achievement,” said…