Announcements

Eight Adult High School Graduates Honored
June 23, 2022
Eight graduates were recognized at the adult high school equivalency graduation ceremony in Dejardin Hall on the Iowa Valley Continuing Education campus this week. The graduates received letters of congratulations presented by Patty Mendoza, Iowa Valley’s Director of Adult Literacy Programs, and a short commentary was read by instructor Kathy Siebring regarding each graduate’s future…

IVCE Nursing Instructor Recognized with The DAISY Award
March 1, 2022
The DAISY Award recognizes an outstanding patient card exhibited by a nurse. Diane Roum, nurse and CPR Instructor for Iowa Valley Continuing Education, was recently honored with this internationally-recognized award. Nurses may be nominated by anyone in the organization – patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, other clinicians, and staff – anyone who experiences or…

Spring Hiring Event to be Held April 20
February 22, 2022
There will be a spring hiring event held at Ellsworth Community College on April 20. The event will host local employers looking to hold open interviews. The event will be held at the Dale Howard Family Activity Center, located at 1021 River St. in Iowa Falls. Organizers will invite Ellsworth students to visit with potential…

Iowa Valley Reopens Conference Facilities
June 29, 2021
Beginning July 1, 2021, business and community members will once again be able to utilize the Iowa Valley conference facilities without restriction. Though Dejardin Hall and the entrance are under construction, Iowa Valley is accepting reservations for meeting rooms throughout the summer months. Dejardin Hall is scheduled to reopen in September 2021, complete with updated…

Five Adult High School Graduates Honored
June 23, 2021
MARSHALLTOWN – Five graduates were recognized at the adult high school equivalency graduation ceremony at Marshalltown Community College last week. The graduates received letters of congratulations presented by Patty Mendoza, Iowa Valley’s Director of Adult Literacy Programs, and a short commentary was read by instructor Kathy Siebring regarding each graduate’s future plans. Iowa Valley chancellor,…

Intro to Energy Basics Prepares Students for Energy Careers
March 17, 2021
Partnership with Alliant Energy targets high school students considering technical careers MARSHALLTOWN – More than 30 high school students are participating in pre-training opportunities that could lead to apprenticeships in the energy industry thanks to a partnership between Iowa Valley Continuing Education and Alliant Energy. “Introduction to Energy Basics” is a pilot program that serves…

The Education and Training Center Announces HSED Graduates
December 21, 2020
MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Education and Training Center (ETC) is celebrating the graduates of the High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) program. The ETC released the names of both July and December graduates. Graduates include Danielle Simmons of Marshalltown, Ruby Resendez Perez of Tama, Ozzy Smith of Marshalltown, Adam Viscalla of Marshalltown, Dominique Villalobos of…

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…

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…

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…