CE News
Iowa Valley Continuing Education Introduces “Prepare to Care” Class
August 21, 2020
Iowa Valley Continuing Education introduces a new course, Health Support Professional – Prepare to Care, designed to provide foundational knowledge and an introduction to the healthcare profession. “This class is a great way to teach fundamentals to our students. With successful completion of this class, students will be able to work in a care facility,”…
ECC STEM Camp Canceled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
July 23, 2020
IOWA FALLS – Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, this summer’s ECC STEM Camp in Iowa Falls has been canceled. The camp was to be held Monday and Tuesday, July 27-28, for students entering grades 3-12. Parents who have already registered their students will receive a full refund. “The safety of our students and…
Moped Safety Classes Available In-Person or “Live” Online
July 10, 2020
Now you can learn the rules of the road with this moped safety course, designed for beginning moped operation, “live” online, or in a traditional in-person class. This class will teach moped drivers the “rules of the road” by being a safe moped operator. It is taught by a certified instructor and required of anyone under 16 wanting a…
The Orpheum Cancels Live After 5 Concert Series
June 2, 2020
Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the Orpheum Theater has canceled the Live After 5 summer concert series, slated to begin June 19. The decision was made in order to protect the safety of both audiences and artists. “We have labored over this decision. Live After 5 is hugely popular with people in Marshalltown and…
Ellsworth STEM Camp Implements Safety Procedures
May 29, 2020
Amid COVID-19 concerns, organizers are implementing safety precautions to protect each person attending the Ellsworth STEM Camp. Organizers are asking that parents take the temperature of each student before bringing them to campus. If a student’s temperature is above 100 degrees, parents are asked to keep the child home from camp for the day. The…
Update on Kids in College and Outdoor Adventure Summer Camps
May 15, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the Kids in College 2020 camp, held at Iowa Valley Community College District, has been canceled. The Outdoor Adventure Camp, to be held at Otter Creek has also been canceled for 2020. CDC, state and local guidance indicates that group gathering should be kept to a minimum, and social distancing practices indicate…
Limelight 2020 Moved to Digital Format
May 14, 2020
Mark your calendars for the Limelight Leadership Academy 2020. This year, the workshop will be held via digital format, to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesday in June, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm each day. Prizes will be given away each day during the event for attendance. This free…
Ellsworth STEM Camp is July 27-28
April 21, 2020
Organizers have announced that this year’s Ellsworth Community College STEM Camp for students entering grades 3-12 will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 27 & 28. Students can enroll in a morning session, an afternoon session, or both (grouped by grade levels). “Our ECC faculty are excited about the summer STEM Camp coming up,” says…
Driving Unimpaired/OWI Class Adds Online Option
April 20, 2020
Iowa Valley Continuing Education is now offering an online, self-paced option for participation in the Driving Unimpaired (DUI/OWI) program due to COVID-19. The content of the program will be the same as the mandatory in-person class for persons who are court-ordered to attend a seminar. The online course is only available in English and requires…
Kids in College cancelled
April 17, 2020
It has been decided to cancel this year’s 2020 Kids in College program due to the continued high incidence of COVID-19 in Marshall County. We hope to be able to offer this popular program next summer.
