College News

Published April 27, 2026 2:41 pm

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.

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Published April 24, 2026 2:26 pm

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!

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Published April 23, 2026 9:36 am

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.

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Published April 21, 2026 2:42 pm

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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