EICC News

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Spring 2026 President's and Deans' Lists

These students were named to the President’s and Deans' Lists for the Spring 2026 semester.

Summer Hours: June & July 2026

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will operate on a four-day schedule starting June 1 through July 31, 2026.

For Him | Lauren Eden

Lauren Eden remembers her younger brother coming home from school and walking a little differently than normal. At 17 years old, Oliver was active and healthy. Nobody thought much of it in the beginning.

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Mid-Career Burnout? How Short-Term Training Can Fast-Track Your Next Move

July 20, 2026

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.

Join MCC’s “Pink-tastic Mile” Event – Saturday, Oct. 17

July 15, 2026

Muscatine Community College (MCC) is excited to host the "Pink-tastic Mile," a community event dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.

Clayton Spinler: Your Partner in Workforce Training

July 8, 2026

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.

Group of Collis LLC Clinton Division employees standing outdoors beside a company sign that also includes SSW Advanced Technologies, in front of a building.

Inside Collis, the work is changing. And so are the people doing it.

July 8, 2026

Instead of looking outside for every new skill, Collis is investing in the people already there. Building knowledge. Creating pathways. Giving employees the chance to move into more technical and leadership roles.

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Behind the Training

July 8, 2026

“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

July 7, 2026

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.