Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College was originally announced in December 1965 as an un-named four year liberal arts college, to be located in North Council Bluffs. [ 2 ] The college began operations in 1966 as Area 13 Community College. Area 13 opened with campuses in Council Bluffs and Clarinda. [ 3 ] In November 1966, the Area 13 Community College board officially changed the name of the school to Iowa Western Community College. [ 4 ]

Iowa Western Community College campus in Clarinda Iowa Western Community College's main campus is located in Council Bluffs. The college also has Arts and Sciences courses in Clarinda, Cass County , Fremont County , and Shelby County . The Clarinda and Shelby County centers also house the nursing program. [ 5 ]

More information Race and ethnicity, Total ... Undergraduate demographics as of 2025 Race and ethnicity Total White 60% Hispanic 12% Native American 1% Asian 1% Two or more races 4% Black 15% International student 4% Unknown 3% Economic diversity Low-income [ a ] 47% Affluent [ b ] 53% Close Iowa Western Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). [ 6 ] As of 2025, the college has 3,020 students. The college has 61 undergraduate fields of study. Major fields of study include Liberal Arts and Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Precision Metal Working, and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. [ 7 ]

IWCC hosts college/alternative radio station 89.7 The River , which serves the entire Omaha metropolitan area. [ 8 ] IWCC offers Air Force ROTC through a cross-town agreement with the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the site of the ROTC classes. [ 9 ]