Iowa Western Community College receives federal funds to expand trades training

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 403

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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Iowa Western Community College will use close to $1 million in federal funding to expand its skilled trades training at multiple locations.

U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn visited the community college’s Atlantic location Monday to announce $900,000 in fiscal year 2026 Community Project Funding for new skilled trades learning spaces at Iowa Western’s Atlantic and Clarinda Rural Centers.

According to a news release from Nunn’s office, the funding will go toward renovations and modernizing equipment for …

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