Grinnell News

Iowa Valley Grinnell Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members
April 26, 2022
GRINNELL – Twelve (12) Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell students were inducted into the Beta Sigma Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society Wednesday, April 13. The new PTK inductees are, by hometown: Boone – Cooper Runyan Brooklyn – Kayden Heishman, Lily Kriegel, Ryanne Martin, Sophia Puls, and Kierstin Vandekamp Deep River –…

Brothers in creating arms
January 24, 2022
GRINNELL – Some siblings can’t wait to go their separate ways. Brothers, Max and Sam Donahue can’t wait to work together, they are currently studying the same thing. They found that through the Iowa Valley Grinnell Gunsmith Technology program. Max found the Iowa Valley Grinnell Gunsmith program first by researching programs online. He discovered that…

MCC Announces Fall Term Dean’s List
January 21, 2022
One hundred and ninety-eight students were named to the Fall 2021 (August to December) Dean’s List at Marshalltown Community College. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average while attending…

Gunsmith Technology Lab Grand Reopening
November 12, 2021
GRINNELL – Iowa Valley Grinnell campus was able to reveal the completion of the Gunsmith Technology Lab improvements at the Grand Reopening celebration on Tuesday, November 9. The Gunsmithing lab renovation is the first project to be completed as part of the 2019 Bond referendum. The renovation added space and functionality to the gunsmithing lab,…

Iowa Valley Grinnell graduating 29 in Spring 2021 class
April 16, 2021
GRINNELL – On Friday, May 7, Iowa Valley Grinnell will have twenty-nine (29) students graduating from Marshalltown Community College. Students will be celebrating with a virtual graduation this year. The graduates are, by hometown: Adel – Kealey Donner (Paralegal Practitioner) Brooklyn – Grant Hall (Liberal Arts) and Lainey Davis (Liberal Arts). Decorah – Devin Ludeking…

Iowa Valley Grinnell students graduate with college and high school degree
April 12, 2021
Brooklyn Guernsey Malcom High School’s (BGM) Joe Kasal Grant Hall of Hartwick Ladora Victor (HLV). GRINNELL – Two Iowa Valley Grinnell/Marshalltown Community College students have accomplished a rare feat. Brooklyn Guernsey Malcom High School’s (BGM) Joe Kasal and Grant Hall of Hartwick Ladora Victor (HLV) will be graduating with a college and high school degree…

Top Students Eligible for Director’s Scholarship at Marshalltown Community College
March 30, 2021
Top performing students are eligible for a unique Director’s Scholarship at Marshalltown Community College. Students at the top of their classes can apply for this scholarship that covers tuition and fees for full-time students. They are eligible to receive it again if they maintain a 3.0 or above GPA while at MCC. “We want to…

Iowa SBDC offers free confidential business consultations on April 8
March 19, 2021
GRINNELL – Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell will play host to Mr. Paul Heath of the University of Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) next month, offering free confidential business consultations. Heath will be available for one-hour, one-on-one sessions from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 4 pm on Thursday, April 8, on the…

MCC 2019-2020 graduates announced
August 24, 2020
MARSHALLTOWN – On Friday, May 8, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the College. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, MCC was unable to have a ceremony to honor the graduates. Graduates include those that completed their degree or diploma work during the winter 2019 term and…

Marshalltown Community College Delays Classes After Derecho
August 18, 2020
On Monday, August 10, a devastating storm-ravaged Marshalltown, Grinnell, and other communities in Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties. Many of our local school district partners, our community neighbors, and employees are still without power and facing home and property damage and cleanup. As a result, Marshalltown Community College, which includes Iowa Valley Grinnell, the campus…