EICC News
EICC Announces 2026 Chancellor’s Award Recipients and Strategic Plan Grant
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
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New Study Shows EICC Adds $709.7 Million to Regional Economy
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
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.
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Learn Something Just Because You Want To
Learn something just because you want to. Explore EICC adult personal enrichment classes in art, nature, cooking, books, wellness, and more across eastern Iowa.
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One Step Led to the Next
Taeji Wilken turned an unexpected career change into a new future through EICC’s Health Information Management program, gaining hands-on experience, a full-time job and a next step in Cancer Information Management.
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Run, walk and make a difference at EICC’s Color the Campus
EICC invites the community to run, walk and make a colorful difference during the inaugural Color the Campus fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Constitution Day Event Sept. 17 - Meet Candidates & Elected Officials
With congressional elections taking place this November, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is giving students and community members an opportunity to meet the people who serve, or hope to serve, their communities.
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Bickelhaupt Arboretum Honored with Grow Clinton Innovation Award
Bickelhaupt Arboretum earns Grow Clinton’s 2026 VALUE Spotlight Innovation Award for its role in bringing Thomas Dambo’s trolls to Clinton, Iowa.
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Free Financial Literacy Workshop Offers Practical Money Skills
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will host a free Financial Literacy Workshop from noon–2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Blong Technology Center, 8500 Hillandale Road in Davenport.
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Historic Bus Tour Will Explore Clinton’s Past
The tour will take participants to several locations throughout Clinton, including two Thomas Dambo troll sites, Union Park, the Civil War section of Springdale Cemetery, a historic Danish neighborhood, Clinton and DeWitt parks, historic homes along Fifth Avenue, and the Walter Bork home.
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