Mission Statement
Iowa Western Community College is a learning community committed to excellence in meeting the educational needs and improving the quality of life through programs, partnerships, and community involvement.
Vision Statement
Iowa Western Community College will be recognized as a premier educational leader and partner, with student learning and success being our highest priority.
Beliefs
These statements of Beliefs support and clarify the Mission Statement of Iowa Western Community College:
- Faculty, students, staff and community partners are equal stakeholders in the culture of our learning community.
- Each and every individual has dignity and worth.
- Community support depends upon identifying and meeting the diverse and changing needs of the people in Southwest Iowa.
- Each person deserves opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.
- Open, honest communication through word and action builds credibility and trust.
- Striving for excellence defines the effort of the entire college community.
- Cooperative partnerships foster college and community growth.
History
On June 7, 1965, area school legislation was approved by the 61st General Assembly of Iowa, creating the community college system. A proposal to establish Iowa Western Community College was authorized by the county Boards of Education of Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties and was submitted to the State Board of Public Instruction. In February of 1966 approval of Merged Area XIII, Iowa Western Community College was granted by the State Board of Public Instruction with campus sites at Council Bluffs and Clarinda.
Accreditation
The College is accredited as a post-secondary institution by the Higher Learning Commission. Individuals should direct their questions, comments or concerns to The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456.
Council Bluffs Campus
Instructional services at the Council Bluffs Campus include a comprehensive Arts and Sciences program with classes offered days, evenings, and weekends, as well as online. Also available are a multitude of Career and Technical programs. In addition, support services are provided in the areas of academic support, tutoring, learning resources, and disability services.
Council Bluffs Campus
Iowa Western Community College
Box 4-C, 2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
(712) 325-3200 or (800) 432-5852 (toll-free nationwide)
Centers
The College offers Arts and Sciences courses at the Clarinda Center as well as the Cass County (Atlantic), Page/Fremont County (Shenandoah), and Shelby County (Harlan) Centers. In addition, the Clarinda Center and the Shelby County Center offer a nursing program. Each center also offers a wide range of continuing education classes in such areas as cosmetology, secretarial and office occupations training, real estate and insurance, business management, consumer education, recreation, and many others.
Clarinda Center
Iowa Western Community College
923 East Washington Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5117 or (800) 521-2073 (Iowa toll-free)
Cass County Center
Iowa Western Community College
705 Walnut Street
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5527
Buss Regional Center
Iowa Western Community College
115 S. Harrison St.
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 325-3404
Page/Fremont County Center
Iowa Western Community College
1001 W. Sheridan Ave.
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1499
Shelby County Center
Iowa Western Community College
1901 Hawkeye Ave., Suite 102
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3568
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