NICC - Northeast Iowa Community College
10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 08:36
NICC hosting community events in Peosta and Dubuque, Oct. 14-15
NICC hosting community events in Peosta and Dubuque, Oct. 14-15
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The State of Iowa's Iowa CDL Infrastructure Grant awarded NICC a $265,000 grant to enhance its Semi-Truck Driving program on campus, improve access roads to the truck driving range on campus, purchase additional training vehicles and expand student enrollment capacity.
Northeast Iowa Community College will host two events for the community at its Peosta and Dubuque locations on Oct. 14-15. The media and the public are welcome to attend.
The first event, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Open House, will be hosted at the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) building on the Peosta campus Monday, Oct. 14, from 4:30-7 pm. The event is designed for local business leaders who need skilled, trained and CDL-certified truck and bus drivers for their organizations. State of Iowa legislators were also invited to attend the open house and NICC Interim President Dave Dahms will share opening remarks at 5 pm.
The event includes an on-site driving range demonstration and opportunities for the public to get behind the wheel of the College's new bus and semi-truck with trailer. Community members can experience a state-of-the-art CDL Simulator that replicates real-world driving scenarios.
The State of Iowa's Iowa CDL Infrastructure Grant awarded NICC a $265,000 grant to enhance its Semi-Truck Driving program on campus, improve access roads to the truck driving range on campus, purchase additional training vehicles and expand student enrollment capacity.
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2-6 pm. NICC will host Dubuque Fall Fest at the Dubuque Center, 700 Main St. Bring the whole family for an evening of fall fun in Dubuque. Delve into adult education, including HiSET and English language classes; explore dynamic, short-term certificate programs to catapult you into a new career; engage with local businesses and enjoy family-friendly games and fun fall activities.