CE News
Welding for Garden Art class begins June 6
May 22, 2019
MARSHALLTOWN – Iowa Valley’s welding equipment and your creativity combine for a fun summer course: Welding for Garden Art. No prior welding experience is necessary to create your own delightful garden creature. The course meets for three weeks on Thursday evenings, June 6-20, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Instructor John Patterson will teach basic welding…
Outdoor Adventure Kids Camp will be July 11
May 21, 2019
TOLEDO – Kids completing grades 4-8 are invited to participate in a fun-filled day outdoors at the Outdoor Adventure Kids Camp on Thursday, July 11. The classes will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Otter Creek Park in Toledo, IA. Kids will choose four classes from 12 different options at a cost…
‘Revival Through Life’s Storms’ women’s retreat rescheduled to July 30
May 15, 2019
Popular Christian speaker Mandy Sullivan invites area women to join her at a “Revival Through Life’s Storms” mini-retreat on Tuesday, July 30, in Marshalltown. Co-sponsored by Iowa Valley Continuing Education and Nurture Her Soul, the retreat will begin with a social time at 5:30 pm, and the program from 6 to 9 pm at the…
Kids in College registrations now open
May 14, 2019
Registrations are now being accepted for the Kids in College 2019 programs being offered by Iowa Valley Continuing Education. There will be two summer programs for students who have completed grades 3-8: the first is June 17-21 and the second is July 29-31. “As in the past, we have two Kids in College programs ……
STEM Camp for Girls registrations due May 30
May 3, 2019
“Terrific Trees” is the theme for the June 17-21 STEM Camp for Girls in grades 5-7. The camp will be held Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3 pm, and it’s limited to 30 participants. Preregistrations are required by Thursday, May 30. “This year’s activities in the STEM Camp for Girls will focus on forestry,”…
FREE Limelight Leadership Academy is June 24-28
April 25, 2019
The FREE Limelight Leadership Academy for young adults ages 14-24 will be held Monday through Friday, June 24-28, in Marshalltown. Participants who may have considered (or even dreamed) of being self-employed will spend a fun week with hands-on activities that will help them understand the ins and outs of starting their own businesses. During the…
“This Is Us” cultural celebration is May 5 in Tama
April 24, 2019
The third This is Us celebration of Tama County’s diverse cultures will be held on Sunday, May 5, at South Tama Elementary School. The event runs from 5 to 8 pm, with a potluck from 5:30 to 6:30 pm featuring various cultural dishes shared by participants. “This will be our third This is Us celebration…
The journey toward success
April 23, 2019
By Jon Núñez The meaning of the word “success” depends greatly on the individual and his/her circumstances. No matter who you are, where you come from, or your skill level, the Iowa Valley Education & Training Center (ETC) is here to help you gain the skills you need to achieve your educational goals. For some…
‘Revival Through Life’s Storms’ women’s retreat is May 4
April 11, 2019
This event has been rescheduled for July 30, 2019 … MARSHALLTOWN – Popular Christian speaker Mandy Sullivan invites area women to join her at a “Revival Through Life’s Storms” mini-retreat on Saturday, May 4, in Marshalltown. Co-sponsored by Iowa Valley Continuing Education and Nurture Her Soul, the retreat will begin with a social time at…
Mom-n-Me Cake-n-Take program is May 10
April 10, 2019
Knowing that lots of fun memories are made in the kitchen, Iowa Valley Continuing Education is sponsoring a “Mom-n-Me Cake-n-Take” program on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 8 pm. Open to moms (or grandmas, aunties and special friends) and children ages 8 and older, participants will enjoy an evening of decorating, laughing and sugaring!…
