EICC News

Learn How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Workforce

Protecting employees from strain, fatigue, and workplace injuries is a challenge shared by industries everywhere—from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and construction.

Bickelhaupt Arboretum parking lot closed starting Sept. 30

The Bickelhaupt Arboretum parking lot will be closed to visitors starting September 30, through the duration of the renovation of the facility into an education and events center.

Clinton hosts Shawn Hamerlinck Source to Sea by Kayak

Clinton Community College will host the first of the 2025-26 Lifelong Learners Series, with an exciting presentation by Shawn Hamerlinck on Tuesday, September 23. 

Explore Agriculture Programs at MCC – Agriculture Visit Day, Nov. 20

Are you passionate about agriculture and eager to start a career in one of Iowa’s most vital industries? You’re invited to Agriculture Visit Day at Muscatine Community College .

EICC, Industry Partners Launch Program to Train Next-Gen Process Technicians

For years, local manufacturers struggled to find skilled operators. Now, with industry at the table, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has launched a fast-track program to deliver the trained technicians companies need to keep plants running strong.

From Helmet to Classroom: Real-World Innovation at EICC

Jim Lyon had a problem. His motorcycle helmet’s microphone mount had snapped off, and he couldn’t find a replacement. Off-the-shelf parts didn’t fit.

Confidence at Work and Home: Dayana Vargas’ Story

Confidence means everything at work — and for Dayana Vargas, an advanced machine operator at HNI Workplace Furnishings, it’s changed her experience on the line and beyond.

Get Ready for Fall at EICC — Saturday Registration Event on August 16

We’re making it even easier for you to get set for the Fall 2025 semester.

Discover the Writer in You: EICC Offers Two New Fall Writing Classes

Phone System Update

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is currently in the process of converting to a new phone system, with each campus transitioning at different times. During this conversion, we are experiencing an issue affecting external callers to the SCC Urban Campus location who use T-Mobile as their carrier.