NCC Receives $385,427 to Expand Workforce Training in Northwest Iowa

Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon will receive $385,427 to develop and expand short-term workforce training focused on the needs of Northwest Iowa employers. The funding is part of the […]
Brooke Wiersma & Jonathan Holm

NCC Continuing Education
NCC Sets Fall Enrollment Record with 2,068 Students

Northwest Iowa Community College has set a fall enrollment record, welcoming 2,068 students for fall 2026. The total is an increase of 59 students, or 2.94%, from last fall’s enrollment […]
NCC Ranked Third on National Community College List, Eighth for Career Outcomes

Northwest Iowa Community College has received additional national recognition for its overall value and the career outcomes of its students. CollegeXpress ranked the Sheldon-based college third on its list of […]
John Hartog

NCC President
NCC Bringing Agriculture Transfer Courses to Sheldon Campus This Fall

Northwest Iowa Community College is expanding its agriculture offerings by bringing transferable agriculture courses to its Sheldon campus this fall. The new face-to-face courses will complement NCC’s existing online Agriculture […]
Valley Pullers Donates $3,000 to NCC After Thunder in the Valley Support

Valley Pullers, Inc. has donated $3,000 to Northwest Iowa Community College in recognition of the volunteer support provided by students in NCC’s Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance program. The students […]
NCC Foundation Receives Grant for Veteran Scholarships

Two Northwest Iowa Community College students who are military veterans will receive scholarships this fall through a grant awarded to the college’s foundation. The Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation recently […]
NCC Practical Nursing Program Ranked No. 2 in Iowa

Northwest Iowa Community College has been recognized as home to one of Iowa’s top Licensed Practical Nurse programs. According to new rankings released by PracticalNursing.org, NCC’s Practical Nursing program ranks […]
NCC President says AI should Support — Not Replace — Critical Thinking in Education

As artificial intelligence continues reshaping classrooms, workplaces, and industries across the country, the president of Northwest Iowa Community College says colleges must balance technological advancement with human development. During a […]