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Tony Loete, vice president of operations for Iowa American Water, stands inside the company’s East River Station in Davenport, surrounded by water treatment equipment.

Iowa American Water Builds Operator Pipeline Through EICC Training

Iowa American Water partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to develop customized, onsite Water Treatment Grade I training. The program supports operator certification, reduces employee travel, and helps build a stronger pipeline of skilled water professionals.

Before the Badge | Riley Fitzgerald

Before graduating high school, Fitzgerald found a way to start preparing for that future. Through Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ (EICC) Career Academy program, he earned an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate while still attending North Scott.

For Him | Lauren Eden

Lauren Eden remembers her younger brother coming home from school and walking a little differently than normal. At 17 years old, Oliver was active and healthy. Nobody thought much of it in the beginning.

Marvin, a Thomas Dambo troll, lounges on the grass underneath a massive tree at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton, Iowa.

Bickelhaupt Arboretum Honored with Grow Clinton Innovation Award

September 10, 2026

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

September 3, 2026

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. ‌

Historic Bus Tour Will Explore Clinton’s Past

September 3, 2026

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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215 West Culinary Incubator

August 25, 2026

We provide local food makers with the space to cook and the support to grow. Rent the commercial kitchen by the hour, access secure storage, and get expert help from Iowa’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at EICC.

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Earn, Learn and Build What’s Next: EICC’s First FAME Cohort Gets to Work

August 21, 2026

FAME program connects students with local employers, paid work experience and a pathway to in-demand careers

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EICC Dedicates Vetter Board Room in Honor of Ellis and Bill Vetter

August 21, 2026

Family members, friends and members of the EICC community attended the dedication and gathered for a reception prior to the meeting to recognize the Vetters’ years of service and contributions to the college.

Clausen Company employees pose for a group picture while holding award plaques for outstanding safety performance in 2025

Clausen Companies Earns Safety Recognition

August 18, 2026

Clausen Companies earned two Acuity Insurance safety awards after a standout year on the road and in the warehouse. Learn how employee input, ongoing training with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, and a safety-first mindset helped the Clinton company reach nearly 1.6 million fleet miles and 50,000 warehouse hours without a recordable injury.

Two students smiling and walking out of the Maquoketa Center entrance.

Fall Classes Bring More Local Learning Options to Maquoketa and DeWitt

August 17, 2026

This fall, the Maquoketa Center and DeWitt Career Advancement Center will offer a mix of college courses, career training, and Community Education classes. The goal is simple: give more people access to EICC without requiring a long drive to another campus.

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Leadership Skills Every New Manager Needs (And How to Develop Them)

August 13, 2026

Whether you want to move into management, recently earned the promotion, or need to prepare future leaders in your organization, start with these skills.

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Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2026 | Oct. 12

August 7, 2026

Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assemble for the area’s largest college fair—The Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2026.

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