Published August 27, 2015 11:31 am
Ed and Marge Naven of Creston, formerly of Lenox, donated funds for the purchase of a drone for Southwestern Community College (SWCC) in Creston to utilize for educational and marketing purposes. The drone, a DJI Phantom 3 Professional, includes a camera giving SWCC the ability to complete aerial filming. The Navens have been long-time supporters of the college.
Published August 26, 2015 2:02 pm
Drama Club Hosting Lemonade Stand - The Drama Club is hosting a lemonade stand to benefit Gigi's Playhouse, a facility for people with Downs Syndrome, on Thurs., September 3, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Instructional Center. All proceeds go to Gigi's. According to Kelly Franklin, Drama Club sponsor, one of the club's Summer Drama Camp students has a sibling that attends Gigi's. Franklin said this is a nice way for everyone at SWCC to help support a great cause.
Published August 26, 2015 11:46 am
The women's basketball team is looking for energetic managers and practice players for the women's basketball team for the upcoming 2015-2016 season. It's a great way to get involved with on-campus activities.
This opportunity is open to all students. If interested, contact Leonard Erickson, SWCC assistant women's basketball coach, at
Published August 24, 2015 10:54 am
NEW! Due to the renovation underway in the 200-bay hallway of the Instructional Center, there are a number of classrooms and offices that will be temporarily relocated for the fall 2015 semester. The classroom changes have been updated on the Fall 2015 Schedule of Classes document on the college website as well. Students, please view this document to verify the location for each of your classes.
Published August 24, 2015 10:31 am
The SWCC admissions department is now hiring for 2015-16 student ambassadors! The college's student ambassadors assist the admissions team throughout the year with activities such as campus tours, meeting with future students and their parents, communicating with future students via text messaging and social networking, accompanying recruiters to college fairs and high school visits, and working office hours in the admissions department.
Interviews and hiring will take place during the first few weeks of classes. Complete the Student Ambassador Application now or learn more on the student ambassador Web pages. The application deadline is August 31.
Published August 19, 2015 10:54 am
SWCC employees (L to R in photo) Lindsay Stumpff, Tracey Evans, Beth Kulow, and Kenny Namanny participated in the T-Fred Memorial Golf Tournament, in memory of former SWCC student Trevor Frederickson, on Sat., August 8, in Atlantic.
Published August 12, 2015 4:19 pm
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees met on Tues., August 11, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the board room of the college’s Administration Center.
Published August 10, 2015 11:58 am
Creston, IA—Jerry Smith, Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of trustees member from Osceola, received the 2015 John P. Kibbie Award during the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) annual conference held at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa from July 22-24, 2015.
Published August 5, 2015 11:25 am
NEW! Look for us on Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/swcciowa/pins/, and Snapchat, username swcciowa! And of course we remain on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. @swcciowa
Published July 17, 2015 4:42 pm
Almost 20 youth attended the Osceola carpentry and building trades program's Carpentry Camp held at the Osceola Center on Wed., July 8, 2015. During the camp, each child got to build a birdhouse. The camp was conducted by Charlie Mundy, high school carpentry and building trades instructor.
