Northeast Iowa Community College receives grant for electrical training expansion

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 329

Last Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago

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Northeast Iowa Community College will use grant funding from a corporate foundation to expand its electrical training capabilities.

The Lowe’s Foundation announced in a news release it has awarded $420,000 to the Calmar-based community college to bring electrical training space and equipment to its Peosta campus and help “meet growing regional demand for electricians.”

“We are grateful to the Lowe’s Foundation for its investment in our region’s workforce. This grant creates new opportunities for students …

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