EICC News

Earn, Learn and Build What’s Next: EICC’s First FAME Cohort Gets to Work

August 21, 2026

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

August 21, 2026

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

August 18, 2026

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

August 17, 2026

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)

August 13, 2026

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

August 7, 2026

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

August 7, 2026

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

August 3, 2026

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

July 28, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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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