On August 25th, the State Workforce Development Board approved the merger of the South Central Workforce Development Board and the Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board to create a more unified and resilient workforce system to serve businesses, job seekers, and communities across 22 counties in Iowa. This merger comes in response to significant federal workforce funding reductions and the need to strengthen administrative efficiency, accountability, and service delivery. By combining fiscal
DEWITT, IA– The Iowa Association of School Boards and Central DeWitt Community School District urge Iowans passionate about education to consider running in the November 4, 2025, school board election. Public schools need strong leadership and governance to ensure a bright future for all children and communities across the state. School board members play a significant role in their communities, and they must possess strong leadership, vision, and dedication. They are charged with accountability for
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering a CNC Entry-Level Technician course this fall to help meet growing demand for skilled workers in the region’s machining and manufacturing industries. The course, which runs from Aug. 26 to Nov. 20 at the Blong Technology Center, provides 204 hours of hands-on training in core areas such as shop math, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and CNC mill and lathe operation. Classes will be held Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Designed for
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