Published June 23, 2026
Southwestern Community College’s (SWCC’s) automotive programs were recently awarded a $3,945 grant from the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) Foundation for Education to purchase three weld stations to be utilized in the college’s automotive programs.
Published June 17, 2026
Two Southwestern Community College auto collision repair/refinish students—Rachel Becker of Pleasant Hill and Logan Nunnikhoven of Newton—placed in the Top 10 during the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), from June 1-5 in Atlanta.
Published June 15, 2026
Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center board room, for their regular monthly board meeting.
Published June 8, 2026
Part of the 2026 Southwestern Registered Nursing Class ended their clinical rotation by visiting the Kavanaugh Hospice House, the Clarinda Correctional Facility, and Central Iowa Shelter. These settings have provided valuable insight into caring for individuals from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Published June 4, 2026

BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2026
Southwestern Community College - Creston, Iowa
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Published May 29, 2026
Gabriel Espinosa, Southwestern Community College (SWCC) adjunct professional music instructor, recently released a jazz album entitled, The Brazilian Project.
Published May 21, 2026
Southwestern Community College's main entrance, turning north off of Townline Street/Highway 25 and entering on the south side of campus, will be closed for reconstruction this summer. During the construction phase, plan to access campus on the east side turning west from Green Valley Road onto either Southwestern Boulevard or Spartan Drive.
Published May 19, 2026
Three students from Southwestern Community College’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter joined nearly 7,000 members from across the world at the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference, held May 6–10, in Nashville.
Published May 15, 2026
Jeff and Tammy Magneson of Stanton recently awarded tool carts to five Southwestern Community College (SWCC) auto collision repair/refinish students on behalf of the Merlin and Ann Magneson fund through SWCC’s Education Foundation.
Published May 14, 2026
Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center board room.
