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SWCC Transportation Training Center has a new logo

Published September 15, 2025 4:04 pm

SWCC's Transportation Training Center recently unveiled its logo. The Transportation Training Center is located at the SWCC ag site and can train you for a career on wheels.

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SWCC science department utilizing grow stands

Published September 15, 2025 3:31 pm

The SWCC science department recently purchased two lettuce grow stands for students to use in classes. The stands are indoor farm stands, which allow students to grow lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, flowers, onions, and other plants.

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Career Day 2025 will bring high school students to campus on Oct. 10

Published September 15, 2025 3:24 pm

Did you know SWCC has more than 20 career-related programs to prepare you for the workforce, as well as a never-ending number of arts & sciences transfer plans/majors? SWCC Career Day, scheduled for Oct. 10, 2025, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., will give high school students opportunities to explore fields and learn about potential careers they could pursue.

Southwestern’s board of directors holds September 2025 meeting

Published September 11, 2025 3:35 pm

Creston—The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the college’s Administration Center, for their regular board meeting.

September 2025 board of directors meeting

Published September 5, 2025 10:26 am

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
September 9, 2025
Southwestern Community College - Creston, Iowa

Travis Schultz, welding technology instructor; David Sorensen, electrical technology instructor; Joe Beaman, carpentry & building trades instructor; and Laurie McCown, criminal justice instructor.

Welcome new SWCC employees

Published September 3, 2025 9:34 am

Faculty members completing new faculty orientation in August 2025 included (L to R): Travis Schultz, welding technology instructor; David Sorensen, electrical technology instructor; Joe Beaman, carpentry & building trades instructor; and Laurie McCown, criminal justice instructor.

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Southwestern ranked at top spot for Iowa’s community colleges

Published August 29, 2025 2:27 pm

As reported late last week on KCCI-TV Des Moines, Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is ranked as the top Iowa community college in the Best Community Colleges – 2025 Study, by SmartAsset.

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Community Awareness Day 2025 is Sept. 10

Published August 29, 2025 9:36 am

SWCC will host its annual Community Awareness Day on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, from 9-11 a.m., in the main hallway of the Instructional Center. A variety of community agencies will be on-hand to provide information to SWCC students and staff about the services they provide.

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FCA meets Aug. 31

Published August 27, 2025 9:07 am

All SWCC students are invited to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, from 8-9 p.m., in the Spartan Suites office area! Scan the QR Code above to find SWCCFCA on WhatsApp.

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SWCC's CDL program finishers are hitting the roads

Published August 22, 2025 4:06 pm

The CDL Training program at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) recently had two students pass their CDL testing. 

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