EICC News
Blueprint for a Comeback
Christopher Bolin overcame addiction, rediscovered his purpose, and found a path forward at Scott Community College. From earning his physics transfer degree to leading campus initiatives like SMART Recovery, Chris transformed his life with the support of EICC. Now, he’s headed to Milwaukee School of Engineering—proof that with grit, growth, and guidance, your next is now.
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Two EICC Professionals Honored for Excellence in Career and Technical Education
Two professionals from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to career and technical education in Iowa.
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$1.65 Million in Funding Secured for Expansion of Muscatine Industrial Technology Center
The project represents a 50% expansion of the current facility, allowing MCC to significantly increase its capacity to deliver high-demand career and technical programs.
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Starting Over, Rising Above
Joeanna Moore returned to college at 28, searching for purpose. Four years later, the SCC graduate is headed to Columbia University—proof that it’s never too late to begin again.
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EICC’s Scott Schneider Receives Statewide Honor for Adult Education
Scott Schneider, PhD., Dean of Adult Education and Literacy at EICC, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Administrator of the Year by the Iowa Literacy Council (ILC).
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EICC Announces 2025 Emeritus Award Recipients
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has named three colleagues as 2025 Emeritus Award recipients in recognition of their outstanding service to students, the college, and the community.
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A Free Class. A CNA License. A Nursing Career.
When Mekayla Peters looks at her life today—deep into her third semester of nursing school with just one to go—it feels almost surreal.
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Art Gallery Exhibit of Dee Ketelsen Artwork
Clinton Community College is hosting a new art exhibit in the Library Art Gallery from June through August. The exhibit features the artwork of freelance artist Dee Ketelsen, a proud Clinton Community College graduate.
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New Leadership Course Builds Practical Skills
Launching this June, Advanced Frontline Leadership is a new five-session course designed to help supervisors grow into confident, capable leaders with the tools to build trust, lead with empathy, and motivate teams across career stages.
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Jeff’s Journey: Growing Talent In-House
For Jeff Wanzek, a packing line operator with seven years of experience at the plant, the opportunity was unexpected but life-changing.
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