Published April 10, 2019 3:11 pm
Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Center on the Creston campus.
The meeting began with a public hearing for the Science Lab Renovation Project. No oral or written objections or petitions were heard or submitted. The board approved the Science Lab Renovation Project as presented.
Published April 9, 2019 5:22 pm
Creston, IA—Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Parents as Teachers, the Southern Prairie YMCA, and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa are joining communities across the state during April 2019 to celebrate the importance of social connections and strengthen social well-being during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Published April 9, 2019 10:39 am
SWCC Shoppe is helping raise funds for the upcoming Meals from the Heartland event, which is being held Wednesday, April 24, on SWCC's campus.
Anyone who donates $5 or more to Meals from the Heartland at the SWCC Shoppe between April 5 and April 19 will receive a coupon for 35 percent off his or her clothing/gifts purchase during Pay It Forward Week, April 22-26.
The coupon cannot be combined with other staff discounts or offers. Some exclusions may apply. No adjustments to prior purchases. No cash value or rain checks issued. The offer is valid only at SWCC Shoppe's Creston location.
Published April 1, 2019 9:25 am
Southwestern Community College students came home with a third place finish in the Summit Racing Pedal Car Challenge at the World of Wheels Car Show in Omaha, NE, from March 15-17, 2019.
Published April 1, 2019 8:59 am
The work of numerous Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students will be on display during Spring 2019 Poster Day on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180.
Published March 29, 2019 2:55 pm
Southwestern Community College had 20 employees in attendance at the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC) Spring Conference in Ankeny, from March 24-26, at DMACC’s FFA Enrichment Center. The conference, entitled “Be an Agent of Change,” had sessions for faculty, student services personnel, and administrators.
Southwestern instructors presenting breakout sessions during the conference included Tom Borland, Jody Nedley-Newcomb, Tom Rathmann, Kindra Coleman, Holly Booth, Adam Thiner, and Doug Greene.
Coleman (shown at left, in photo above) was honored as one of four finalists for the e11 Award for excellence in online instruction.
Published March 29, 2019 1:59 pm
Congratulations to all SWCC students being inducted into the Beta Eta Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa this Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 3 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180.
Published March 20, 2019 11:25 am
Southwestern's Drama Club will be performing Neil Simon's "Rumors" at 7 p.m. March 28-30 in the SWCC Performing Arts Center.
The production marks the fifth anniversary of the Drama Club presenting "Rumors" as its first production. Jennie Stamper, one of the original cast members, will be reprising the role of Claire in this year's performance.
This year's performances will be black boxed seating, with only 50 seats available each night, creating a more intimate atmosphere for attendees. To reserve a seat for "Rumors," please email Kelly Franklin at
"Rumors" is a hilarious farce that is sure to keep everyone laughing. The play takes place at Sneden's Landing townhouse, where the deputy mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of farce as they attempt to figure out what happened to their friend. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into hilarity.
Published March 15, 2019 5:06 pm
The application deadline for Southwestern's Education Foundation scholarships has been extended through Saturday, March 16, because of technical difficulties with the third-party site hosting the application.
Listed below are the steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the scholarship page on the SWCC website or click here to continue an application that has already been started.
- If you are unable to resume your application or cannot start a new application, please copy the contents of this file into an email, add ALL the requested information and send it to
Published March 13, 2019 3:57 pm
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the board room of the Administration Center.
Jo Skarda, board secretary, noted that board of trustees member Jane Ernst, of Greenfield, completed her oath of office affidavit as prescribed by law. Ernst replaces Dennis Davis, of Greenfield, on the SWCC board of trustees.
