Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions

08/21/2026

A massive round of applause for Nolan Wilson, our newest HSED graduate! 🎉👏👨‍🎓
Nolan passed his exams with flying colors! We are incredibly proud to celebrate his commitment, determination, and hard-earned success. Way to go, Nolan!

Are you ready to earn your HSED? Our program is here to help. Call 641-754-1348 or email [email protected] to take the first step toward your future.

08/20/2026

Four weeks. One new career.

Iowa Valley's CDL training program is now enrolling for the September cohort: hands-on instruction, real commercial trucks, and a fast path to a licensed driving career that's in demand across central Iowa right now.

No four-year wait. No wasted time. Just direct, practical training that gets you road-ready.

Learn more: iavalley.edu/BCS/work-ready/cdl-training

📍 Iowa Valley BCS — Marshalltown, Iowa

08/19/2026

CDL Training Just Got Twice as Awesome
Our CDL fleet just grew. Say hello to truck #2. Twice the trucks means twice the seat time — and students who are road-ready faster.

Spots are filling for the next cohort, which starts in September. https://loom.ly/sUlHmBE

08/18/2026

Iowa's water systems need trained operators — and this fall, Iowa Valley Business & Community Solutions is offering the 30-Hour Basic Water Treatment course to help you get there.

Taught by Shannon Hazelton, this course covers the fundamentals Grade I/II operators need, whether you're renewing continuing education hours or working toward certification for the first time.

📅 Oct. 28, 29 & Nov. 4, 5, 2026 (Wed/Thu), 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
💵 $575
📝 Register by Oct. 12

Details and registration: ihttps://loom.ly/FvkBQK8

Achieve personal and professional success through Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions — a division of Iowa Valley Community College District offering career training for individuals and businesses across Central Iowa.

08/18/2026

📣Let's hear it for Amel Mezlini! 👏👏👏 Join us in celebrating our newest HSED graduate! Amel, your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we couldn't be more thrilled to applaud you. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

Need a little encouragement to take your next step? You can do this! Our Education and Training Center is here to cheer you on, offer support, and help you reach your goals. Call 641-754-1348 for more information!

08/17/2026

You're the boss now. Now what?
One day you're on the production floor with everyone else. The next, you're the one they're looking to. From Buddy to Boss is a new leadership series from Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions, built for people stepping into their first supervisor role. Sessions start in October.

Learn more here: https://loom.ly/-4qd5nA

08/14/2026

Help launch a new workforce training program at Marshalltown Community College.

Iowa Valley Community College District is hiring a part-time CDL Instructor to provide classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel instruction for students preparing to enter the commercial transportation industry.

The instructor will help students build the skills needed to earn a commercial driver's license while maintaining Entry-Level Driver Training, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and Department of Transportation standards.

Position details:

• $30–$35 per hour
• Marshalltown, Iowa
• Flexible part-time schedule — we'll work with the right candidate to build hours around their availability
• Classroom, range, and behind-the-wheel training

Candidates should have three to five years of recent commercial driving experience, an acceptable driving record, manual transmission experience, and strong backing skills. A Class A CDL with endorsements is preferred.

View the complete position description and apply online: https://loom.ly/M1D41Is

08/11/2026

Get registered. Classes start September 14.

Brent Darrah applying the CDL Training decal — steady hand, zero bubbles. Small detail, but it's the kind of care that goes into everything at the CDL Training program.

Seats are open for the September 14 cohort. Register now: https://bit.ly/4hOup2P

08/06/2026

Get certified in CPR/AED and First Aid at Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions. 🚑

Our hands-on course is led by experienced instructors in a practical, supportive setting — the kind of training that matters when it counts.

🗓️ Upcoming Class: August 13

📞 Call to register: 641-752-4645
🔗 Register online: https://loom.ly/iYd59wM

08/05/2026

Brent Darrah and Dr. Anne hit the road to talk about the new CDL program at Marshalltown Community College.