Foundation News

Published September 22, 2026 11:20 am

Southwestern Community College’s annual Donor/Scholar Dinner was held on Thursday, Sept, 17, 2026, bringing together approximately 170 donors, scholarship recipients, and members of the college community for an evening of connection and celebration. The event recognized the generosity of donors who invest in the success of SWCC students and provided an opportunity for scholarship recipients to share how that support is making a difference in their educational journeys.

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Published October 14, 2025 10:08 am

Oct. 14, 2025, CRESTON, Iowa—Northwest Bank has awarded a $12,000 Community College Arts and Culture Grant to Southwestern Community College (SWCC) to enhance activities provided by the college’s art and professional music departments.

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Published October 2, 2025 1:36 pm

The 2025-26 Donor/Scholar Dinner was held on Thursday, Sept. 25, and was an evening dedicated to honoring both the donors who make educational opportunities possible and the scholars who are directly impacted by their generosity.

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Published May 19, 2025 4:09 pm

May 19, 2025, CRESTON, Iowa—Southwestern Community College (SWCC) auto collision repair/refinish student Devon Hill of Creston and future SWCC student Logan Nunnikhoven of Pella have been named as 2025 SWCC Gordon Bills Auto Body Scholarship recipients through the SWCC Education Foundation.

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Published May 1, 2025 9:05 am

Since 2023, the Magneson family of Stanton has been awarding tool carts to Southwestern Community College (SWCC) auto collision repair/refinish students on behalf of the Merlin and Ann Magneson fund through SWCC’s Education Foundation. Last week, during SWCC’s annual Pay it Forward Week, Jeff Magneson, SWCC auto collision repair/refinish instructor and son of Merlin and Ann, presented the tool carts to four deserving students.

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