News & Features
IVCCD Board Report – September 8
September 10, 2021
IVCCD Approves Sale of Orpheum Theater IOWA FALLS – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent for the sale of the Orpheum Theater Center to the Marshalltown Community School District at the Board meeting on Wednesday, September 8. The school district will take over possession in 2022. The…
New Report Finds Taking College Credit Coursework is Linked to Postsecondary Outcomes
September 8, 2021
DES MOINES – Students who take college credit courses in high school are more likely to enroll in postsecondary education after graduation and earn a degree or credential, according to a new Iowa Department of Education report. In the state’s first longitudinal look at joint enrollment cohort data, the Outcomes of Jointly Enrolled Students in…
IVCCD Bestows Ambassador of the Year Award
September 1, 2021
During the Marshalltown Community College first week of class (dubbed the Week of Welcome), MCC recognized people and organizations that have made a notable contribution to the campus communities. Director of Residence Life and Student Engagement, Chris Brees, presented the Ambassador of the Year award: Ambassador of the Year: The Ambassador of the Year Awards…
IVCCD Honors Years of Service
August 18, 2021
During the Iowa Valley Community College District All Staff Day, held August 17 at Ellsworth Community College, the District recognized the years of service of faculty and staff members. Honorees included the following: 35 Years – P.J. Colbert, MCC English Faculty; and Steve Muntz, MCC Broadcasting/Digital Media Faculty. 30 Years – Valerie Forrest, District Office…
IVCCD Bestows Ambassador of the Year Awards
August 18, 2021
During the Iowa Valley Community College District All Staff Day held on August 17 at Ellsworth Community College, the District recognized several individuals that have contributed to the success of the campus communities. IVCCD Chancellor Dr. Kristie Fisher presented the awards as follows: Ambassador of the Year: The Ambassador of the Year Awards are presented…
IVCCD Bestows Outstanding Service Awards
August 18, 2021
During the Iowa Valley Community College District All Staff Day, held August 17 at Ellsworth Community College, the District recognized several campus leaders who have made a remarkable difference to the campus communities. IVCCD Chancellor Dr. Kristie Fisher presented the awards as follows: Outstanding Service Awards: The purpose of the Outstanding Service Awards is to…
IVCCD Board Report – August 11 Meeting
August 12, 2021
IVCCD Board Learns of Updated COVID Safety Protocols MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors learned about the District’s plans to address COVID-19 for the upcoming academic year. Chancellor Fisher affirmed that the community colleges in the state of Iowa are following the guidance set forth for the K-12 schools. The…
IVCCD Board Report – July 14 Meeting
July 15, 2021
The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors learned the details of the Better Futures Program, which is a partnership agreement between JBS Swift and Company and the schools of the Iowa Valley Community College District. Per the details of the agreement, JBS will provide an office inside the plant to be used by…
MCC/ECC Medical Assisting program ranked #2
July 14, 2021
Marshalltown Community College and Ellsworth Community College have been named the number two Medical Assisting program in Iowa for 2021 by www.findmedicalassistantprograms.org/. This distinction is awarded based on tuition fee affordability, number of courses, student-faculty ratio, last cohort’s retention rates, financial aid, placement services, counseling services, and satisfied students. MCC and ECC offer an 11-month…
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…
