Published April 28, 2026
Thank you to everyone who organized AND participated in last week's Pay It Forward (PIF) Week! We accomplished a lot, including packaging 81,000 meals in one day for Meals from the Heartland, and raising $7,819.64 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
There were so many private acts of kindness taking place ALL week as well. One such story included the drive-up line at the Creston Dairy Queen. Apparently, the cars were paying it forward five cars deep in the line. Totally incredible!
Thank you all for making it a great week! Let's continue to Pay it Forward all year long!
Follow this link to look at the PIF Week album on Facebook: 2026 SWCC Pay it Forward Week - A week to remember! :)
Published April 27, 2026
Southwestern Community College's (SWCC's) first-ever Out of the Darkness Walk, held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Student Center gymnasium on the Creston campus, in cooperation with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Iowa (AFSP-Iowa), raised $7,819.64! Originally planned as an outdoor event, the event was quickly moved indoors due to the weather forecast, and the 126 individuals who registered continued their mission to raise funds for the AFSP.
Published April 27, 2026
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met in special session on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9 a.m., in the college’s Administration Center.
Published April 24, 2026
During the 2026 Southwestern Community College (SWCC)/Union County Development Association (UCDA) Meals from the Heartland event, held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the SWCC Student Center gymnasium, approximately 81,000 meals were packaged to feed individuals locally and around the world. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Published April 23, 2026
WE ARE STILL WALKING TONIGHT!
Tonight’s AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk at Southwestern Community College is being moved inside the Student Center gymnasium due to the spotty showers and storms predicted for the area. Please bring clean walking shoes, as a portion of the walking path will be on the gym floor.
Published April 21, 2026
Kylee Klommhaus, SWCC director of financial aid, received the 2026 Gary Adams Meritorious Service Award last week at the Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Conference.
Published April 21, 2026
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center board room.
Published April 14, 2026
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) science department is hosting Student Expo Day, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Student Center gymnasium.
Published April 9, 2026
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2026
Southwestern Community College - Creston, Iowa
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Call to Order – Approximately 5:30 p.m. – Board Room
2. Consideration of Minutes – March 10, 2026 – Regular Meeting
Published April 6, 2026
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) Art Instructor Kelly Devitt was recently featured online in the Craft Around the Country section of the American Craft Council's website.