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Pictured (L to R): SWCC automotive repair technology instructor Jeff Sorensen; SWCC students Gaige Mohr, Michael Ramsey, and Chas Parsons; and SWCC automotive repair technology instructor Kole Vogel.

SWCC automotive students place third at 2025 auto skills contest

Published December 17, 2025 5:04 pm

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students Chas Parsons of Creston and Gaige Mohr of Afton, both students in SWCC’s automotive repair technology program, placed third in the hands-on portion of the 2025 DMACC/IADA High School Automotive Skills Contest on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Ankeny.

Southwestern’s board holds December 2025 meeting

Published December 11, 2025 11:43 am

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center board room.

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Registration is underway for Winterim and spring

Published December 11, 2025 11:32 am

Spring 2026 semester at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) begins on Monday, Jan. 12! Winterim online courses run from Dec. 23-Jan. 18. Registration for both terms is currently underway!

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SMV performs at Cub Club

Published December 11, 2025 11:14 am

Students from SWCC's School for Music Vocations performed holiday songs on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Creston Elementary School's Cub Club. It was an enjoyable holiday celebration, and elementary teachers reported the students enjoyed it immensely. 

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Finals Week Sale this week at the SWCC Shoppe

Published December 8, 2025 4:24 pm

Save 25 percent off this week, Dec. 8-12, 2025, at the SWCC Shoppe during the store's Finals Week Sale! Complete holiday shopping for your entire family and save 25 percent on clothing and souvenirs.

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Student Expo Day winners announced

Published December 8, 2025 1:54 pm

Congratulations to the following viewer's choice winners from SWCC's fall Student Expo Day, held on Nov. 19, in the Student Center gymnasium.

SWCC President Lindsay Stoaks with 2025 Community Colleges for Iowa Award winners Ann Coulter and Dawn Esser

Two Southwestern employees honored during state convention

Published December 8, 2025 11:05 am

Two longtime Southwestern Community College (SWCC) employees, Ann Coulter of Creston and Dawn Esser of Winterset, were honored as outstanding employees during the annual Community Colleges for Iowa Awards, announced at a reception and dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, during the Iowa Community College Convention and Tradeshow, Dec. 2-4, at the Des Moines Marriott in downtown Des Moines.

Southwestern’s board holds November 2025 meeting

Published November 18, 2025 3:30 pm

The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the board room of the college’s Administration Center.

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SWCC Student Expo Day is Wednesday

Published November 17, 2025 5:14 pm

Come see the work of SWCC students from various academic areas during SWCC Expo Day on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the SWCC gymnasium.

2025-26 SWCC Student Ambassadors

2025-26 Southwestern CC student ambassadors announced

Published November 17, 2025 10:30 am

Nov. 12, 2025, CRESTON, IOWA—Southwestern Community College’s (SWCC’s) admissions department has announced the college’s 2025-26 student ambassadors.

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