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Bryan Renfro speaking at podium during press conference

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Names Bryan Renfro, PhD, as Next Chancellor

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) appointed Bryan Renfro, PhD, as the next Chancellor following a special board meeting Tuesday.

Rooted in Legacy, Growing Toward the Future: Clinton’s Bickelhaupt Arboretum Begins a Bold New Chapter

Under a cloudy April sky, dozens of residents, alumni, community leaders and college officials gathered at the Bickelhaupt Arboretum Thursday, where the scent of damp soil mingled with spring blossoms and the promise of a bold new chapter.

Admission Accomplished | June 14

Young summer camp students working on robotics project in lab

EICC Summer Camps in the Quad Cities

May 23, 2025

We're offering a series of hands-on summer camps for children ages 6-15 in the Quad Cities. These camps are designed to keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun throughout June and July.

Elexiana Olivia giving her commencement speech at Muscatine Community College.

Leading with Heart—and a Badge

May 22, 2025

When Elexiana Oliva took the stage as a graduation speaker at Muscatine Community College (MCC) Commencement ceremony, her voice was steady—but the emotion behind it was unmistakable. She had something to say, and people were listening. Graduating represented more than an academic milestone. Oliva represented a vision for the future of law enforcement

Brittany Conduff posing for a photo before graduation

From Fear to the Front of the Stage

May 21, 2025

Two years ago, Brittany Conduff sat in her car outside Clinton Community College (CCC), nervous and second-guessing her decision to return to school after more than a decade away from the classroom.

Triple-Enrolled Student Graduates from CCC Before High School

May 21, 2025

Elena Brisch’s time at EICC wasn’t just about earning a degree early—it was about building the tools she needed for what comes next. Now, at just 18-years-old, she graduated with an associate in arts degree before officially receiving her high school diploma and was featured as one of the May 2025 Commencement speakers. She reminded her peers of their strength and encouraged them to always keep moving forward.

photo of Cassie Littrell on her graduation day

From Long-Term Care to Long-Term Goals

May 21, 2025

Cassie Littrell didn’t take the traditional route to graduation day. In fact, she took a detour, a job, and about a decade. Ten years after finishing high school, Littrell walked the stage at Muscatine Community College as a nursing graduate—and a student speaker for her class.