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EICC student, Sonja Tarallo, standing with her winning artwork.

EICC Student Artwork on Display at the Figge Art Museum

For many artists, seeing their work displayed in a museum is a lifelong dream. For a select group of EICC students, that moment arrived.

Building Skills, Building Futures: Gabe Bender

For Gabe Bender, working at Carver Pump isn’t just about the job—it’s also about the future. “Job security is really important to me,” he said.

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Stop the Hate/Show the Love Peace Walk Flyer

25th Annual Stop the Hate/Show the Love Peace Walk

September 22, 2023

The Clinton Peace Coalition under the auspices of “Living Peace 365” invites individuals, families, organizations, and people of all ages to join our annual Stop the Hate/Show the Love celebration at Jefferson Elementary school.

Jennifer Solis posing with other graduates after Muscatine Community College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Breaking Barriers: Jennifer Solis Takes a Giant Leap Towards Her Legal Career

September 1, 2023 | Dawn Neuses

Jennifer Solis is one step – really, two years – closer to a degree in criminal justice and her future career as an immigration attorney.

Brooke Sweeney-Adrian speaking at 40 under 40 award ceremony.

EICC Director of HR receives Forty Under 40 Award

August 25, 2023

Brooke Sweeney-Adrian, was honored Aug. 24 as a Forty Under 40 award recipient during a ceremony at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, Bettendorf.

Briana Hesse at Clinton Community College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony

From Cancer Diagnoses to Commencement: Briana Hesse's Resilient EICC Graduation Story

August 18, 2023 | Dawn Neuses

Briana Hesse knows the vital role support and encouragement play when striving to reach a goal. And she got lots of it, at home and at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC).

Crystal Forest speaking at Muscatine Community College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Rekindling Learning: Crystal Forest's Vet Tech Degree Pursuit at EICC

August 18, 2023 | Dawn Neuses

There’s always more you can learn and do, even if it’s in a field in which you already hold some expertise. The desire to do just that is what spurred Crystal Forest to return to the classroom after 20 years and earn a third college degree.

Gunter Schlueter walking off stage at Clinton Community College's 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Turning Passions into a Degree: Gunter Schlueter's Success Story from EICC's Graphic Arts Program

August 18, 2023 | Dawn Neuses

Gunter Schlueter found more than a path to a degree at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), he found so many opportunities to excel.

Ronald Epping at the 2023 Scott Community College Commencement Ceremony

A Father's Motivation: Ronald Epping's Pursuit of a Culinary Arts Degree

August 18, 2023 | Dawn Neuses

Words sparked action, and what followed for Ronald Epping was a great achievement and a great example for his children.

Clinton Community College main campus entrance with students walking out

Clinton Community College Returns for Year Five of All Within My Hands’ Metallica Scholars Initiative

August 17, 2023

Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide.

Students walking to Scott Community College entrance

Become an SCC Foundation Board member!

August 15, 2023

The SCC Foundation is a fully volunteer board made-up of up to 20 community members and 5 college representatives.

Fernando Carrillo speaking at Muscatine Community College's 2023 commencement ceremony.

Seizing opportunities leads to many rewards for first-generation MCC graduate

August 10, 2023 | Dawn Neuses

Fernando Carrillo is an expert at embracing new opportunities and the unexpected rewards that follow.

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