EICC News
One Step Led to the Next
Taeji Wilken turned an unexpected career change into a new future through EICC’s Health Information Management program, gaining hands-on experience, a full-time job and a next step in Cancer Information Management.
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Run, walk and make a difference at EICC’s Color the Campus
EICC invites the community to run, walk and make a colorful difference during the inaugural Color the Campus fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Constitution Day Event Sept. 17 - Meet Candidates & Elected Officials
With congressional elections taking place this November, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is giving students and community members an opportunity to meet the people who serve, or hope to serve, their communities.
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Bickelhaupt Arboretum Honored with Grow Clinton Innovation Award
Bickelhaupt Arboretum earns Grow Clinton’s 2026 VALUE Spotlight Innovation Award for its role in bringing Thomas Dambo’s trolls to Clinton, Iowa.
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Free Financial Literacy Workshop Offers Practical Money Skills
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will host a free Financial Literacy Workshop from noon–2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Blong Technology Center, 8500 Hillandale Road in Davenport.
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Historic Bus Tour Will Explore Clinton’s Past
The tour will take participants to several locations throughout Clinton, including two Thomas Dambo troll sites, Union Park, the Civil War section of Springdale Cemetery, a historic Danish neighborhood, Clinton and DeWitt parks, historic homes along Fifth Avenue, and the Walter Bork home.
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215 West Culinary Incubator
We provide local food makers with the space to cook and the support to grow. Rent the commercial kitchen by the hour, access secure storage, and get expert help from Iowa’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at EICC.
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Earn, Learn and Build What’s Next: EICC’s First FAME Cohort Gets to Work
FAME program connects students with local employers, paid work experience and a pathway to in-demand careers
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EICC Dedicates Vetter Board Room in Honor of Ellis and Bill Vetter
Family members, friends and members of the EICC community attended the dedication and gathered for a reception prior to the meeting to recognize the Vetters’ years of service and contributions to the college.
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Clausen Companies Earns Safety Recognition
Clausen Companies earned two Acuity Insurance safety awards after a standout year on the road and in the warehouse. Learn how employee input, ongoing training with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, and a safety-first mindset helped the Clinton company reach nearly 1.6 million fleet miles and 50,000 warehouse hours without a recordable injury.
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Fall Classes Bring More Local Learning Options to Maquoketa and DeWitt
This fall, the Maquoketa Center and DeWitt Career Advancement Center will offer a mix of college courses, career training, and Community Education classes. The goal is simple: give more people access to EICC without requiring a long drive to another campus.
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Leadership Skills Every New Manager Needs (And How to Develop Them)
Whether you want to move into management, recently earned the promotion, or need to prepare future leaders in your organization, start with these skills.
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Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2026 | Oct. 12
Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assemble for the area’s largest college fair—The Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2026.
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Summer 2026 President's and Deans' Lists
These students were named to the President’s and Deans' Lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
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Iowa American Water Builds Operator Pipeline Through EICC Training
Iowa American Water partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to develop customized, onsite Water Treatment Grade I training. The program supports operator certification, reduces employee travel, and helps build a stronger pipeline of skilled water professionals.
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Regional manufacturers welcome first Riverbend FAME cohort
Fourteen students hired by area manufacturers will be recognized Aug. 3 as the first Riverbend Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) cohort.
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From one club to the commencement stage | Clarissa McNally
During McNally’s graduation from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), she took the podium as a commencement speaker, a role she once would not have pictured for herself.
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Mid-Career Burnout? How Short-Term Training Can Fast-Track Your Next Move
If you've been thinking about a career change at 30, 40, or beyond, you're not alone. A 2025 Forbes report found that half of U.S. workers are considering a career change.
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Join MCC’s “Pink-tastic Mile” Event – Saturday, Oct. 17
Muscatine Community College (MCC) is excited to host the "Pink-tastic Mile," a community event dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.
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Clayton Spinler: Your Partner in Workforce Training
I was always fixing everything: my home, computers, cars, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. I thought industrial maintenance was a good field where I could expand. Fixing and troubleshooting problems is something I gravitate toward.
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Behind the Training
“It can be hard to choose an instructor without seeing them teach,” said Tyné Rieck, EICC’s CE program manager. “This event lets instructors showcase their expertise, communication skills, and ability to deliver impactful sessions, drawing on real industry experience and understanding of the challenges our business partners face.”
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CNC Machining Careers: What You Need to Know Before You Start Training
Thinking about manufacturing jobs in Iowa? CNC machining is a solid choice for career changers and high school graduates alike. It doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree, but it does offer a strong mix of technical skill, hands-on work, and good pay in precision manufacturing.
Read moreEICC Reports Strong Financial Position in Annual Audit
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, according to its independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
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Connections Drop-In Day for EICC Concurrent Students
EICC is hosting Connections Drop-In Day for current EICC concurrent high school students who have qualified for the Connections Scholarship and plan to attend EICC after graduation.
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She Kept Going | Nastazia Tisby
Nastazia Tisby had a full life, three children, a job in the emergency department, and plenty of reasons to put college off.
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