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2026

Dr. Tony Cass of Creston, SWCC board president, and Jane Ernst of Greenfield, retiring SWCC board member.

SWCC board of directors holds April 2026 meeting

Published April 21, 2026 9:25 am

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.

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You are invited to Student Expo Day

Published April 14, 2026 11:22 am

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.

April 2026 board of directors meeting agenda

Published April 9, 2026 4:01 pm

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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

Kelly Devitt, SWCC art instructor

The work of Kelly Devitt featured by American Craft Council

Published April 6, 2026 4:40 pm

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.

2026 Pay it Forward Week schedule is announced

Published April 6, 2026 4:34 pm

The schedule for Southwestern Community College's (SWCC's) annual Pay it Forward (PIF) Week has been posted on the college's website.

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Decision Day 2026

Published April 1, 2026 2:56 pm

Calling ALL future Spartans!

We can't wait to have you here at Southwestern. We're sure you and your family are planning for your high school graduation and the party that goes with it.

SWCC students Rachel Becker, Jasmine Hansen, Drake Wright, Logan Nunnikhoven, Chas Parsons, Daxton Korthas, and Kegan Croghan.

SWCC students qualify for 2026 National SkillsUSA

Published March 31, 2026 4:42 pm

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) career and technical education students came home from the Iowa SkillsUSA Championships held in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, on March 6, 2026, with five students earning gold medal finishes and earning rights to compete at National SkillsUSA competition early this summer.

SWCC students who spoke on student panel

SWCC students, instructors, and staff members attend state online conference

Published March 31, 2026 9:50 am

Approximately 25 SWCC faculty and staff members attended the Iowa Community College Online Consortium Spring Conference in Ankeny from March 22-24, 2026.

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Groundbreaking ceremony April 23 for SWCC's new trade facility

Published March 31, 2026 9:34 am

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) officials will celebrate breaking ground for the college’s newest trades facility at 10 a.m., on Thursday, April 23, 2026, on the east side of the existing Technical Center I, on the Creston campus.

Pictured (L to R) : Matt Deppe, SWCC agriculture instructor and PAS advisor; Natalie Short of Winterset; Erin Kinney of Winterset; Dalanie Auffert of Parnell, Missouri; Jacob Wegner of Norwalk; and Mia Kloewer of Atlantic.

Southwestern ag students excel at National PAS Conference

Published March 25, 2026 2:50 pm

CRESTON, Iowa — Students in agricultural programs at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) recently represented the college at the 2026 National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) Conference in Branson, Missouri, where they competed in national contests, participated in professional development workshops, and earned major leadership honors.

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