EICC News

Event flyer for the free Underground Railroad Conference hosted by Clinton Community College and the Clinton History Club on Tuesday, November 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, Iowa. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The event invites community members to share historical information, photographs, sites, stories, articles, and books related to the Underground Railroad.

Discover the region’s connections to the Underground Railroad at EICC's Clinton campus

November 4, 2026

Familiar communities hold stories many of us have never heard. Discover their connections to the Underground Railroad during a free conference Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ Clinton campus.

EICC faculty Amber Hotchkiss, Rebecca Williamsen, and Molly Adair stand outside posing for a group photo in black EICC polo shirts

Online Doesn't Mean On Your Own

November 3, 2026

Discover how EICC instructors support online Health Information Management and Cancer Information Management students from class to career.

EICC student Maisy Woods smiles while standing in a gallery at the Figge Art Museum, surrounded by paintings, sculptures, and other artwork.

Maisy Woods Grew Up Visiting the Figge. Now Her Art Is on Display There.

November 3, 2026

EICC student Maisy Woods grew up visiting the Figge Art Museum. Now, her own ceramic artwork is on display as part of the museum’s 2026 College Invitational. Discover how her passion for ceramics, encouragement from EICC faculty, and willingness to experiment helped her grow as an artist.

2025 Graduation Ceremony, Eddy the Otter waving at the camera with graduate in blue cap and gown holding her baby that is also dressed in a cap and gown

2027 Graduation Ceremonies

October 30, 2026

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges' 2027 Graduation Ceremony information.

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Spring Registration & Holiday Hours at EICC

October 30, 2026

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.

Cold Weather, Hot Courses

October 30, 2026

A smiling adult stands in a technical lab beside industrial automation equipment, holding a control device. Wiring, machinery components, and a robotic arm are visible in the background.

FAME Information Sessions

October 27, 2026

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

Bickelhaupt Arboretum newly renovated building entrance

Energize Clinton Grant Supports New StoryWalk at Bickelhaupt Arboretum

October 22, 2026

The Arboretum received a $15,000 grant from the Energize Clinton Endowment in September to support an interactive StoryWalk and other improvements. The project will create a family-friendly outdoor learning experience for visitors of all ages.

Black and white photo of college students using a microscope in a lab at Clinton Community College

60 Years of Opening Doors

October 20, 2026

As Iowa’s community college system marks six decades, three EICC voices reflect on what has changed, what has endured and why opportunity close to home still matters.

A smiling child wearing safety goggles holds colorful 3D-printed shapes up to her eyes while examining creations beside a 3D printer.

Your Kid Wants a 3D Printer. Here's What Parents Should Know Before Buying One.

October 15, 2026

Your child has been watching 3D printing videos, dreaming up projects, and asking for a printer of their own. Maybe they want to make miniature animals, custom game pieces, or something nobody has thought of yet.