CE News

2017 ECC Kids in College & STEM Camp July 10-14

June 20, 2017

Ellsworth Community College Summer Kids in College and STEM Camp will be held July 10-14. The camp provides students an opportunity to study a particular subject in-depth with instruction not generally available in the regular school curriculum. Kids can choose between Beginning Chess, Exploring Chemistry, Clay Creatures, 911 Emergency and more. The camp is open…

Adventure awaits you at Iowa Valley

May 11, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – Do you enjoy a challenge? Interested in trying something fun and out-of-the-ordinary? Iowa Valley Continuing Education Adventures Challenge Course will be hosting a community day on Sunday, June 4. Participants will be able to climb the Iowa Valley Adventures Challenge Course tower, participate in a spider web activity, try out the swing, and…

IowaWORKS Summer program

May 11, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – Looking for something fun to do this summer? Are you a parent looking for a positive activity to start your young adults’ summer off? IowaWORKS Iowa Valley is excited to offer a new youth/young adults summer learning program. The Limelight Leadership Academy will be held June 5-9 from 9 am to 3 pm….

Welding is the career for you

April 24, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – You keep hearing about the demand for welders…ever considered that might be the career for you or just curious as to what all the talk is about? Iowa Valley Continuing Education is offering a basic welding course that will give you a hands-on opportunity to learn basic stick and wire welding, along with…

Nurse Aide Phase 1 offered in Iowa Falls

April 11, 2017

IOWA FALLS – The Nurse Aide Phase 1 or 75-hour Nurse Aide class will be offered in Iowa Falls this summer. This class will educate students in the basic level of knowledge and the demonstration of skills needed to provide safe, effective resident care. This course meets the requirement of the Department of Inspection and…

Discover the secrets of your quilt

March 24, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – Have you ever wondered where your favorite quilt came from, how old it is or how it was made? “Let’s Talk About Your Quilt” offered by Iowa Valley Continuing Education is a very popular class that both individuals and families enjoy attending. Bring in any quilt in any condition and learn about it….

Update on Antibiotic Use in the Dental Prace

March 24, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – Dental Management of the patients with a variety of underlying health conditions will require the use of antibiotics before, during and after dental treatments. You will review the ADA/AAOS guidelines for the use of antibiotics in the dental patient as well as understand the complications and risks associated with antibiotic use. This three-hour…

Infection Control and OSHA Regulations for the Dental Practice

March 23, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – This course will explain the CDC’s IA, IB, and IC guidelines and recommendations and discuss how dental practices in Iowa can maintain compliance with the law to provide a safe environment for patients and employees. You will also understand the OSHA regulations and how they apply to the dental practice. This course has…

Lunch & Speaker programs set for March 24, April 7

March 9, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Continuing Education Creative Retirement program offers opportunities to enjoy entertaining and informative speakers, as well as a noon meal, with its Lunch and Speaker programs. “Community Police Interactions,” featuring Marshalltown Police Officer Vern Jefferson and Police Chief Mike Tupper, kicked off the 20th year of Creative Retirement spring programming on…

Welding may be the career for you

February 27, 2017

MARSHALLTOWN – You keep hearing about the demand for welders…ever considered that might be the career for you or just curious as to what all the talk is about? How about you farmers who want to repair your own equipment? Iowa Valley Continuing Education is offering welding courses that will give you a hands-on opportunity…