EICC News

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.

2026 NCMPR District 5 Award Winners posing with awards

EICC marketing team earns 10 regional awards, Nathan Klaus named Creative of the Year

October 14, 2026

College brings home eight gold awards, recognizing excellence in community college marketing and communications.

Newly remodeled classroom spacae in Muscatine's Gaekle Hall

A New Chapter for Gaekle Hall | Ribbon Cutting Oct. 19

October 14, 2026

After a major $2.2 million renovation, Gaekle Hall is once again welcoming students with larger classrooms, updated technology and more space for hands-on learning.

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Build the Skills. Bring the Confidence.

October 7, 2026

Build skills you can use right away. EICC is offering free workshops covering interview readiness, resume writing and financial literacy for job seekers, career changers, Continuing Education students and community members.

Chancellor Award winners Gary Buckley and Eric Carr pose with Chancellor Bryan Renfro, center, after receiving awards for Academic Excellence and Innovation.

EICC Announces 2026 Chancellor’s Award Recipients and Strategic Plan Grant

October 1, 2026

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) recently recognized 22 faculty and staff members whose work is advancing student success, strengthening education, and bringing the college’s mission to life. The 2026 Chancellor’s Award recipients were announced Sept. 25 during EICC’s Fall Development Day. The employees were honored across four categories: Academic Excellence and Innovation, Student Success and Support, Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning, and Operational Excellence and Stewardsh

Smiling EICC graduates in navy caps and gowns seated together during commencement, with one graduate wearing honor cords and decorated tassels.

New Study Shows EICC Adds $709.7 Million to Regional Economy

October 1, 2026

astern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) added $709.7 million in income to the regional economy in fiscal year 2024-25, according to a new economic impact study conducted by Lightcast.

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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $10.8 Million Grant to Iowa Community Colleges to Develop Training Pathways Aligned with Employer Demand

September 28, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $10,800,000 to a program focused on expanding short-term training programs and developing Workforce Pell-eligible programs at Iowa’s community colleges.