Iowa Valley Grinnell

10/12/2026

Classes will resume at regular times on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

10/06/2026

🎁 Spread Holiday Joy with Toys for Tots!

MCC and Iowa Valley Grinnell are kicking off our annual drive! Help us bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas by dropping off new, unwrapped toys now through December 3.

Drop-off Locations:
📍 MCC: 400 Hallway (outside library & admissions, inside door #1)
📍 Iowa Valley Grinnell: 123 6th Ave. West

Show your community spirit and help fill these bins!

09/16/2026

Congratulations to Cassy!

🎉Let's hear it for Cassy, our newest HSED graduate!👏👏👏

We are incredibly excited and proud to celebrate Cassy's determination and commitment, which have led to this huge success. Congratulations, Cassy!

Cassy's advice to future students is, "Don't give up even if it feels like it's taking a long time. You can do it!"

If Cassy's achievement has you feeling inspired, remember: our HSED team is here to help! Our program is flexible, and we'll help you complete your HSED on your schedule.

Call 641-754-1348 or email [email protected] for more information.

09/06/2026

MCC and IVG will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday.

09/02/2026

Halfway through week one, and Iowa Valley Grinnell students are already locked in. From classroom lectures to hands-on labs, the new semester routine is officially underway. Our students are hard at work! FirstWeekOfClasses

08/20/2026

A truly unique opportunity, right here in Central Iowa. Iowa Valley Grinnell’s Gunsmith Technology program is the ONLY one in the state and one of very few in the nation!

Take an in-depth look at our specialized shop facilities, real-world customer repair projects, and precision machining equipment.

Ready to turn your passion into a high-demand career? Learn more at GunsmithDegree.com!

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07/20/2026

There’s no substitute for hands-on precision. Our Gunsmith Technology students at Iowa Valley Grinnell are spending their summer mastering the fine details of a specialized craft.

As the only program of its kind in Iowa—and one of just a rare few nationwide—our students aren't just earning a degree; they are mastering a highly respected, time-honored art.

See what you could create at gunsmithdegree.com.

07/07/2026

Dr. Anne's RAGBRAI ride is stopping at every Iowa Valley Community College District and Grinnell's new automotive shop is turning heads! Check out how IVG is fueling opportunity, one mile (and one student) at a time.

Visit us online to learn more: https://www.iavalley.edu/ivg/index.html

07/03/2026

07/01/2026

Your next chapter starts right here. Whether you’re looking to get your general education credits out of the way, transfer to a four-year university, or dive straight into a hands-on career, MCC is the perfect place to set yourself up for what's next.

Fall registration is still open, so you haven't missed your chance to lock in your schedule.

Classes start August 31.
Call 641-236-0513 to map out your next steps.
Head to https://mcc.iavalley.edu/ to explore programs.