EICC News
On display
Student artwork shines at the Figge Home to the Midwest’s finest art collections and host of world-class traveling exhibitions, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport is an art lover’s dream. From exhibits featuring breathtaking paintings to Haitian sculptures, it’s a destination for tourists, locals, schools, and of course, aspiring artists who dream of displaying their…
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Wood-fired, Smoked, Grilled ... Devoured
Construction of new outdoor kitchen begins When mealtime rolls around in the summer, there is nothing better than the taste of flame-grilled veggies, smoked meats or mouth-watering pizza pulled straight from a wood burning oven. The flavors of outdoor cooking are an art form—mastered with a little practice and a whole lot of passion. Beginning…
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Protect and Serve
New hands-on Criminal Justice program beginning this fall Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane and Davenport Police Chief Paul Sikorski have more in common than just their badges, and desire to protect and serve. Each got their start, along with many other local law enforcement professionals, by earning an Associate’s Degree with an emphasis in Criminal…
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B-rrry Scurry celebrates 40 years
In solid snow, slippery slush or simmering sun, the people of Clinton will run, run, run! Yes, for four decades no matter the weather, Clinton Community College’s annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run has endured—even through a worldwide pandemic. Held the first weekend in February, nothing has stopped the “best little race in the Midwest” from…
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In a world of Lebrons and Beyonces be a Monifah
With a beautiful smile and personality to match, Scott Community College student Monifah Ponton has a way of making those around her feel at ease. Within minutes of meeting two things are clear: 1) Ponton cares deeply about helping other people. 2) Under that bright smile is a fierce determination to do something great. For…
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A Woman to Watch
EICC’s Diane Stanley honored by Iowa Restaurant Association Ten years ago, if you had told Diane Stanley where she’d be today she would have laughed and said “yeah right!” Never did she dream she’d be running successful college programs in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, let alone being recognized for her work. Yet here she…
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More cans
“I can” leads to state-level appointment It’s one thing to be told it’s never too late to chase your dreams and something else entirely to see someone actually doing it, barriers and all. That’s what you get when you meet Megan Linzy, a Scott Community College graduate and Office Coordinator for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges'…
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Saving my son
Quick thinking and bikini top lead to incredible rescue When you ask Christina Brenner to recount what happened that hot July afternoon, she will tell you she was just a mom doing what moms do. She gets uncomfortable with the word hero, though that’s what her son, friends and family said afterwards. She insists she’s…
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Planting for Progress
Julia Dieckman is in the business of growing. As a Muscatine Community College Agriculture Instructor, she’s well versed in the science behind nurturing both crops and student potential. This skill recently served her especially well as she shared her knowledge and expertise with dozens of farmers. The main difference in this environment compared to a…
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Lifting Up Families
Training opportunity changes life Miguel Salcedo has a special spark. And no, it’s not from his welding torch. It’s something from deep inside, a flame ignited after an opportunity from Muscatine Community College (MCC) forever changed his life. Just a few short years ago, Salcedo was barely getting by. The father of eight boys, ranging…
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