Published March 12, 2019 10:36 am
The Spartan Cafe will be closed during Spring Break, March 18-22. This Friday, March 15, the Cafe will be open 7 a.m.-3 p.m., with a limited menu and will then close after that for break. The Spartan Cafe will re-open on March 24 at 4 p.m.
Published March 11, 2019 8:37 am
SWCC Shoppe is holding a Spring Break Sale from Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15.
The sale includes 30 percent off Spartan gear and 25 percent off gifts.
This sale cannot be combined with other staff discounts or offers. Some exclusions apply. No adjustment to prior purchases. No cash value or rain checks issued. The offer is good while supplies last. The offer is valid only at the SWCC Shoppe Creston location.
Published March 8, 2019 4:47 pm
In Photo (L to R) Steve Warnstadt, WIRRC coordinator; Dr. Barb Crittenden, SWCC president; Deb Pantini, SWCC director of student development and WIRRC transfer specialist; Dr. Rachel Boon, chief academic officer, Board of Regents; and Bill Taylor, SWCC vice president of instruction
March 8, 2019, CRESTON, Iowa—Today in Creston, officials from the Iowa Board of Regents, the Western Iowa Regents Resource Center (WIRRC) and Southwestern Community College (SWCC) announced an expanded partnership to help students in southwestern Iowa pursue a degree at one of Iowa’s public universities.
Published March 6, 2019 1:09 pm
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students Cassidy Becker of Diagonal and Ashley Myshock of Creston were honored as members of the 2019 All-Iowa Academic Team during a recognition ceremony sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and held Monday, March 4, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines.
Published March 6, 2019 10:23 am
Community colleges had their Day at the Capitol yesterday, March 5, in Des Moines. Each of Iowa’s 15 community colleges was in attendance to share information about the work of community colleges throughout the state.
During the event, each community college highlighted a career and technical education program in its display. The colleges coordinated their efforts so a variety of programs were represented. Southwestern Community College’s featured program was industrial technology. Instructor Henry Lemke, President Dr. Barb Crittenden, Vice President of Instruction Bill Taylor, and Board Member Jerry Smith were in attendance representing SWCC.
Pictured in photo (L to R) above: Representative Tom Moore of Griswold, Bill Taylor, SWCC vice president of instruction; and Henry Lemke, SWCC industrial technology instructor.
Published March 6, 2019 10:12 am
The SWCC Art Club is selling $5 tickets for its Spring Fling Raffle. Tickets will be sold through March 31, with the drawing being held 2 p.m. April 1.
Raffle prizes include a Char-Broil gas grill ($199 value), Summit Ridge wreath ($100 value), two patio chairs and fire pit set ($75 value), two deluxe hard arm sports chairs ($70 value), Hy-Vee meat bundle ($60 value), and a $20 Fareway gift card.
All proceeds go to the SWCC Art Club fundraiser. Winners will need to pick up items from SWCC's Creston campus.
Raffle tickets can be purchased from any SWCC Art Club member or by emailing Linda Dainty at
Published March 6, 2019 10:07 am
The SWCC Art Club is auctioning off a game table in a silent auction that runs from now through noon March 15.
The table, which is 24 inches by 24 inches, is on display at the SWCC library. It also includes checker and chess pieces.
To submit bids, email the SWCC Art Club at
The winner will be notified at the close of the auction. In the event of a tie, those bidders will be notified to ask for a final bid. Highest bid wins.
Published March 4, 2019 3:52 pm
Returning students who are planning to live in the residence halls during the 2019-20 academic year must complete the online student housing application and submit it no later than April 1, 2019. Any application that is submitted after this date will be placed on the housing list of applicants according to the date submitted. This will reduce students' chances to secure the rooms/dorms they wish to live in for fall semester.
If questions, please contact the student housing office.
Published February 19, 2019 8:21 am
Southwestern’s annual Transfer Day will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180. At Transfer Day, SWCC students and advisors have opportunities to talk with transfer representatives from many four year colleges and universities all in one place. No matter where students are in the transfer planning process, Transfer Day allows them to do everything from begin searching for a transfer school to asking those last minute questions before transfer.
Published February 18, 2019 2:57 pm
High school students are invited to compete in a welding competition and explore post-secondary and career opportunities in the welding field.
Thursday, March 28, 2019, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Southwestern Community College, Technical Center, welding lab
1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
