Published December 19, 2024
The SWCC business department hosted eight schools for the High School Business Contest on Friday, Dec. 13.
Published December 17, 2024
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students Lucas Danley of Osceola and Cole Struble of New Virginia, seniors at Clarke Community Schools placed fourth in the hands-on portion of the 2024 DMACC/IADA High School Automotive Skills Contest on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. This competition recognizes some of the best high school auto technicians in the state.
Published December 12, 2024
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center board room.
Published December 9, 2024
On Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, the SWCC welding technology program hosted the district SkillsUSA competition for high school students.
Published December 6, 2024
The Community Colleges for Iowa celebrated the 2024 winners of the annual Community Colleges for Iowa Awards, including two Southwestern Community College (SWCC) employees, Regina Long of Creston and Kim Oaks of Murray, during a reception and dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the Des Moines Marriott in downtown Des Moines.
Published December 4, 2024
The Fall 2025 semester is bringing changes to the applied engineering technology program and a new Career Academy opportunity to the eastern part of Southwestern’s region.
Published December 4, 2024
In partnership with Red Oak Community School District and the Red Oak community, Southwestern re-established the carpentry and building trades Career Academy program during the fall 2024 semester. Students from Red Oak enrolled in the 15-credit Career Academy earning both college and high school credit. The Career Academy enrolled six high school students who are building a 1,400 sq. ft. home in Red Oak (shown above).
Published December 4, 2024
The SWCC business and information technology department is hosting its annual High School Business Contest on the Creston campus, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Instructional Center, room 220.
Published December 4, 2024
SWCC nursing is bringing Hanson Nutrition to campus on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 8:30-10:30 a.m., in the Allied Health & Science Center, with favorites from their drink menu.
Published November 26, 2024
Students who are planning to graduate at the end of the spring or summer 2025 sessions, should plan to stop by the Prospective Graduate Activity table on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m.-11a.m. in the main hallway of the Instructional Center, to receive valuable graduation information.