EICC News
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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Before the Badge | Riley Fitzgerald
Before graduating high school, Fitzgerald found a way to start preparing for that future. Through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) Career Academy program, he earned an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate while still attending North Scott.
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Not a 4-Year Degree? Skilled Trades That Pay Well Without a Bachelor’s
For many recent graduates and adults already in the workforce, a skilled trade offers something practical: focused training, solid pay, and a faster path to work.
Read moreSpring 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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Nine Months Later, Three Students Find More Than a Career Path
College didn't feel like the right fit. A career wasn't mapped out. The future looked more like a question mark than a plan.
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EICC Names New Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
EICC has named Comanchette “Camie” McBee, M.Ed., as its next vice chancellor of academic affairs. She will begin in mid-July and provide leadership for academic programs and services across all college facilities, including the Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott campuses.
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One More Question | Adam Long
Growing up in Davenport, Long was homeschooled by his mother. Lessons rarely stayed confined to the day's assignment. A topic in a textbook could turn into a YouTube video. A YouTube video could lead somewhere else entirely. One answer usually led to another question.
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There Is No Perfect Time. Bruce Started Anyway | Bruce Powell
Bruce Powell had a steady job at ADM and a place he knew. He also had a pull toward something else.
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She Didn’t Grow Up on a Farm. She Built a Future in Agriculture Anyway | Kylie Daily
She did not grow up on a farm. She was from Davenport, about 25 minutes from the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Muscatine campus. And for a while, she did not think college would be part of her plan.
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