Published March 3, 2016 8:51 am
Ken Rech, president of the Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees, was honored for 35 years of service to community colleges during an Awards Banquet at the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) 2016 Conference at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Mon., February 22, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.
Published February 25, 2016 4:36 pm
The Real Group, a world renowned five-member a cappella ensemble from Sweden, will be performing two concerts on Fri., April 8, at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., at Southwestern Community College’s Performing Arts Center in Creston. The performances are open to the public. Tickets are $25 each.
Published February 22, 2016 10:44 am
Iowa students and their families are invited to get free assistance with forms required to file federal financial aid during an Iowa College Goal Sunday event, at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) in Creston on Wed., February 24, from 3-7 p.m., in room 119 of the Technical Center. Students planning to attend any college are welcome to participate in this event.
“Iowa College Goal Sunday events provide opportunities for students and families to receive professional guidance and assistance with financial aid forms, helping ensure a student has the best chance at the maximum amount of financial aid available to them,” said Brittania Morey, state coordinator of Iowa College Goal Sunday. “For many the financial aid process is a scary thing and getting free help from a professional financial aid expert helps them relax a bit and reduces the overall stress planning for college can have on a family.”
Volunteers for Iowa College Goal Sunday,SM which will be held throughout February and March in 38 Iowa locations, will help students and their families fill out and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of a national program that helps students qualify for federal financial aid. The FAFSA, which is available in free paper and electronic forms from the U.S. Department of Education, is the first step in the qualification process.
To complete the FAFSA, families should bring, for both the student and parent, the following:
Students and parents will be required to sign up for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) username and password to electronically sign the forms and make future changes. To create a FSA username and password, visit studentaid.gov/.
Published February 17, 2016 2:28 pm
Creston—The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met on Wed., February 10, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center on the Creston campus.
The board set a public hearing for review and approval of the college’s fiscal year 2017 budget. The public hearing was set for March 8, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the board room of the college’s Administration Center.
Published February 17, 2016 10:18 am
February 16, 2016, Des Moines, IOWA - Elevate Advanced Manufacturing, a non-profit initiative spreading the word about career opportunities in manufacturing, is offering 15-$500 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors interested in studying a manufacturing-related career at one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges including Southwestern Community College (SWCC) in Creston. One award will be made per college region.
Published February 16, 2016 12:03 pm
RAGBRAI's Creston stop is Mon., July 25, 2016!
The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is bringing its seven-day bicycle journey to Creston in 2016, for a one-night stop, on Mon., July 25. According to its website, this will be RAGBRAI's 43rd year. It is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world.
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) will be participating and will have housing available.
SWCC Housing Information/Room Rental
Housing for the city of Creston will open in May. If you would like housing information for the Creston RAGBRAI event before this time, please email
For additional information:
Published February 14, 2016 6:00 pm
Stop by the SWCC Shoppe this week through Friday, February 19 for their Savings Sale! Save 20 percent on all Valentine’s merchandise and buy one, get one half off on regular-priced apparel.
Published February 10, 2016 6:00 pm
Southwestern’s annual Transfer Day will be held on Wednesday, February 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Student Center. At Transfer Day, SWCC students and advisors have the opportunity to talk with transfer representatives from many four-year colleges and universities all in one place. No matter where you are in the transfer planning process, Transfer Day allows you to do everything from beginning to search for your transfer school to asking those last minute questions before you transfer.
At this year’s Transfer Day, the following colleges and universities will be in attendance:
There will be drawings for door prizes along with a lot of great transfer information, so plan to attend Transfer Day on Wednesday, February 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Center.
Published January 28, 2016 10:44 am
Mixed Blood Theatre's Daughters of Africa will Visit SWCC Monday February 15, 2016
What: Daughters of Africa
A music-driven history of African American women celebrating their triumphs and accomplishments;
fueled by the songs of Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah and many others.
Written by award-winning playwright Syl Jones
Sponsored by Student Services
When: Monday, February 15, 2016 - 8:30 a.m.
Where: Student Center (upstairs) - Southwestern Community College
Tickets: FREE to Southwestern students and staff
Minneapolis' Mixed Blood Theatre's production of Daughters of Africa will be performed at Southwestern Community College's Student Center (upstairs) on February 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Student Activities will serve breakfast pizza and donuts during this event.
This music driven history of the triumphs and accomplishments of African American women was written for Mixed Blood Theatre by award winning playwright Syl Jones. It is a striking collection of profiles of both famous and forgotten remarkable women, celebrated and overlooked by history.
Daughters of Africa is an exuberant celebration fueled by the songs of Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, and many others. This one-woman show, directed by Warren C. Bowles, features Tatiana Williams.
Daughters of Africa is one of four culturally-specific productions toured this season by Mixed Blood Theatre, a Minneapolis-based multicultural theatre company founded in 1976. The others include the Chicano program Minnecanos; Dr. King's Dream, a biography of civil readers leader drawn from his own words; and Theory of Mind, a look at a college-bound high schooler on the autism spectrum.
Published January 28, 2016 10:30 am
DES MOINES—Nearly 250 community college students and leaders participated in the 28th IACCT Student Legislative Seminar at the Holiday Inn, Mercy Campus, on January 27, and the State Capitol on January 28. The theme of the seminar was "Representing Yourself," focusing on the leadership qualities and personal skills necessary to participate in governance and be successful in a career. Sessions included dialoguing with legislators, understanding security issues and honing Caucus skills.
