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Spring Registration & Holiday Hours at EICC

As the holiday season approaches, please note that Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott) will be closed from December 24 through January 1 for winter break. We’ll reopen on January 2 to assist with registration and other student services.

Bickelhaupt Arboretum Construction Progress

Arboretum construction is now in progress, with the new facilities expected to begin hosting events in February 2026.

EICC Honored with 2025 Outstanding Community College Awards

EICC earned distinction for its collaboration with 3M, ADM, and LyondellBasell (LYB) through the launch of the state’s first Process Technician (P-Tech) Program, and for the exemplary achievements of three individuals.

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EICC celebrates second consecutive year of success in Know Your Constitution Program

January 9, 2026

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is celebrating a second consecutive year of student success in the Know Your Constitution Program, with two students selected as finalists in the statewide competition sponsored by the Iowa State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

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Secure Your Future: EICC to Host Scholarship Nights

January 9, 2026

Are you dreaming of earning a degree but worried about the cost of college? Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is here to help. EICC’s Scholarship Nights offer students the chance to access over $400,000 in scholarships and personalized support to navigate the financial aid process.

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Community College Month - Free Classes

January 5, 2026

Join EICC for a free class during National Community College Month!

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FAME Information Sessions

December 19, 2025

If you like working with your hands and want a real job — not just more school — FAME is for you.

Members of the Clinton Community College Student Nursing Club stand together indoors for a group photo, with two members holding a check. Bookshelves and office décor are visible in the background.

CCC Nursing Club supports local organizations

December 17, 2025

The Clinton Community College Nursing Club has a long-standing tradition of serving and supporting the local community through meaningful outreach and volunteer efforts.

Participants sit at tables in a classroom, writing in workbooks during a leadership training session. Course binders labeled ‘Frontline,’ name tents, notebooks, and water bottles are arranged on the tables as attendees focus on their activities.

EICC Launches Strategic Executive Leadership Program for Business Owners and Senior Leaders

December 17, 2025

EICC is launching a new executive-level leadership program for business owners and senior leaders navigating complex decisions, change, and high-stakes environments.

left to right in the Business/Industry Partner photo - EICC Chancellor, Brian Renfro, Joe Hoinkis, LYB, Darlene Lamp, LYB, Dawn Aldridge, ADM, Daniel Wilkins, 3M, Ashlee Spannagel, EICC Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development

EICC Honored with 2025 Outstanding Community College Awards

December 15, 2025

EICC earned distinction for its collaboration with 3M, ADM, and LyondellBasell (LYB) through the launch of the state’s first Process Technician (P-Tech) Program, and for the exemplary achievements of three individuals.

Two students stand indoors on a college campus, smiling while holding and reading an Eastern Iowa Community Colleges brochure. Both wear backpacks, and glass-walled study rooms and seating areas are visible in the background.

Spring Registration & Holiday Hours at EICC

December 12, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, please note that Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott) will be closed from December 24 through January 1 for winter break. We’ll reopen on January 2 to assist with registration and other student services.

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Bickelhaupt Arboretum Construction Progress

December 8, 2025

Arboretum construction is now in progress, with the new facilities expected to begin hosting events in February 2026.

Four Easton Valley High School students stand together on a stage holding their awards after winning the 2025 Quiz Bowl. One student holds a certificate and another holds a trophy. A table with microphones and judging materials is visible behind them.

2025 CCC Quiz Bowl

December 8, 2025

Easton Valley took home the 1st Place trophy, winners of the 2025 Clinton Community College Academic Quiz Bowl.

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