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New opportunities

EICC is continuously announcing new and different articulation (formal transfer) agreements with other colleges. Both the University of Iowa and Purdue University Global signed such agreements in just the last few months.

Training sparks a new life

There is just something special about breathing new life and purpose into what often looks like a big pile of metal.

MCC's Welding Lab Now Open for Evening Students

Due to expanded demand by both students and local employers, MCC is expanding its welding program to now include evening hours.

You’re in the Driver’s Seat

Redemer Gbeddeh settles into the driver’s seat, taking a deep breath as he starts the engine. The machine roars to life… he tries to remember how to shift into gear. Before he knows it, he is on the road and traffic is picking up.

Healthcare Careers Open House March 7

EICC is throwing the doors open and inviting people to learn more about healthcare careers and the many highly regarded programs the college offers.

Mental illness class in Clinton

EICC and NAMI join for class to help families coping with mental illness.

Home brewed

By day, CCC Instructor Ryan Welch teaches students the ins and outs of biology, plant biology and environmental science. By night, he takes that knowledge and applies it to his favorite pastime: craft brewing.

From Grads to Homeowners

There are a few things in life considered large milestones. From high school and college graduations to finding that first job to…you guessed it…buying your first home.

The Citizen Police Academy XXIV has been canceled for Thursday, February 7, 2019.

The Citizen Police Academy XXIV has been canceled for Thursday, February 7, 2019. Class will resume Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Clinton Community College

SCC President's and Deans' Lists for Fall 2018

These students were named to the President's and Dean's Lists for the 2018 Fall semester at Scott Community College.

Intro to 3D Printing

As with nearly all new technologies, 3D printing has gone from a mere concept a couple of decades ago, used by a very limited number of individuals and companies, to an everyday part of today's modern manufacturing world. It's even finding its way into use in everyday life and by many amateur hobbyists.

EICC announces two new scholarships designed exclusively for Urban Campus students

In addition to sleek new buildings packed with the latest in state-of-the-art equipment, students now have an added incentive to enroll in classes at Scott Community College's (SCC) new downtown Davenport Urban Campus, a $1,000 one.

Muscatine Community College Legends February 21

Roy, Sr. and Lucille Carver have been selected as the 2019 Muscatine Community College (MCC) Legends. The couple will be honored at a February 21 function beginning at 6 p.m. at the Merrill Hotel. The event is open to the public with funds directed toward assisting the college's students.

Snow Emergency Declaration and Urban Campus Parking

Temporary No Parking will go into effect on 2, 3 and 4 Streets in the Downtown between Gaines and E River Dr beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, February 4 through 7 a.m., Tuesday, February 5th for a Snow Emergency Declaration. No other areas in the city are affected by this Snow Emergency.

2019 B-rrry Scurry Results

Runners and walkers participating in the 38th annual Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-mile Run on Saturday, February 2 enjoyed a reprieve from the Polar Vortex as temperatures jumped to 50 degrees at Noon race time.

CCC President's and Deans' Lists for Fall 2018

These students were named to the President's and Dean's Lists for the 2018 Fall semester at Clinton Community College.

Horticulture in the Heartland

Clinton Community College and the Bickelhaupt Arboretum are offering their annual Horticulture in the Heartland seminar on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Chad Pregracke, Founder/President, Living Lands & Waters, will be the keynote speaker.

MCC President's and Deans' Lists for Fall 2018

Muscatine Community College has announced the Fall 2018 Deans' List and the Fall 2018 President's List.

EICC Campus Closures Tuesday 5 p.m. through Thursday 10 a.m.

Due to the dangerous weather conditions, we have decided on the following closures. They will apply to SCC, CCC, and MCC.

Truck Driving Open House

See what it's really like to drive a big rig by taking a turn behind the wheel of our BRAND NEW truck driving simulator.

Winter Auto Tips from SCC

Winter is hitting the Quad Cities hard this year. James Lyon, Automotive/Diesel Technology Instructor at Scott Community gave us some great tips for your automobile this winter.

CCC Art Gallery Exhibits - January and February 2019

CCC is currently exhibiting the Phoebe Jan-McMahon art show The Adjacent in the CCC Library Art Gallery.

CCC B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run is Saturday, February 2

Clinton Community College will host the 38th Annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Art of Gardening Online Registration is Open

MCC's popular Art of Gardening seminar is coming up on March 9 and online registration is now available.

MLK Day Celebration

Join us for the 31st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 20 at Clinton Community College.

MCC Legends

MCC invites everyone to its Legends dinner, February 21, 2019. It will be held at Muscatine's new Merrill Hotel beginning at 6 p.m.

EICC now offering expanded High School Equivalency options

EICC is excited to announce three new options for students pursuing their High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma.

Women in IT 2019

Eastern Iowa Community College Information Technology education department will be hosting a Women in Information Technology conference on March 29, 2019 on our Urban Campus in Downtown Davenport.

Medical Assistant Open House

Learn about the college's new Medical Assistant program.

Oberholtzer Awards

Nahant Marsh Education Center's first annual Oberholtzer Awards will be held at Modern Woodmen Park from 9:30 a.m. - Noon. Charity Nebbe will be the keynote speaker. Online registration is available at Eventbrite.

EICC President's Day Campus Visits

It's that time of year when high school seniors traditionally begin finalizing plans for the next step in their lives after graduation. What most of them are learning is that in today's world students need more than a high school education.

Talent Link Partnership Announced

Talent Link will utilize the Career Cruising system to capture information about work-based learning opportunities so that local students, schools and organizations can easily access connections that bring learning to the real world, and take students into business and industry.

CCC Phi Theta Kappa Projects

The CCC Phi Theta Kappa chapter Alpha Theta Beta has had an active fall semester, once again collecting Holiday Cards for military troops and also assisting a family battling childhood cancer.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) classes in Maquoketa!

You've asked, we've delivered. People have been requesting we provide CNA training in Maquoketa and here it is.

New Hybrid Certified Nurse Aide Program

EICC is introducing a new Hybrid Certified Nurse Aide program, allowing students to earn their CNA with less time in the classroom.

2018 CCC Quiz Bowl Results

Calamus-Wheatland High School won top honors in the Annual Academic Quiz Bowl hosted by Clinton Community College.

University of Iowa and EICC Announce New 3+1.5 Nursing Partnership

The University of Iowa College of Nursing and EICC have entered into an exciting new agreement, allowing EICC nursing graduates to seamlessly transfer to the University of Iowa (UI) and complete their Bachelors of Nursing Science (BSN) degree in a year and a half.

Plant Yourself in STEM

EICC will again this year host its popular Plant Yourself in STEM event.

New Urban Campus Scholarships

Two new scholarship programs provide up to $1,000 per semester for qualifying full-time students, $500 for part-time students.

CCC Offers Mandarin Cooking Class

Want to learn how to make authentic dumplings? Mandarin Cooking Class is for You!

New Classes at Nahant Marsh

Nahant Marsh Education Center will be offering a number of new classes beginning in February.

Degree Plan for Working Adults Information Session

EICC's Degree Plan for Working Adults is designed specifically for adults who are ready to start the path to a college education.

From tragedy to tears of joy

A little self-belief can go a long way. At least that’s the way Jennifer Zamora sees it.

Joe is as big as a house

That’s because he’s part of a new billboard campaign that is the brainchild of a consortium of Quad Cities area colleges.

Fragile

Using the skills of Quad City artist, Joel Ryser from Hot Glass, the college will create a one-of-a-kind wall of glass art handcrafted by SCC Veteran students in dedication to their fellow soldiers who have fallen to suicide.

Finishing what I started

In between working 48 plus hours a week at Exelon and fulfilling his role as dad and husband to his wife and two daughters, Marvin Christiansen spends his free time at the Blong Technology Center working toward an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology.