Class is Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 7 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Equip participants with practical skills to set up affordable, targeted ad campaigns on Google, Facebook, and Instagram. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to drive traffic, generate leads, and optimize their ad performance for better results.

Friday, September 12, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Council Bluffs Campus - Student Center 
If you enjoy partaking in all that a classic American steakhouse has to offer, then this class is for you. Rather than venturing out for an expensive steak dinner, come learn how to prepare a steak at home. In this hands-on class, you will learn to pan-sear the perfect steak and make complimentary sides for the perfect at-home date night or dinner party.
MENU • Classic Wedge Salad • Cornmeal Crusted Onion Rings with a Buttermilk Basil Dipping Sauce • Cast Iron Pan Seared New York Steak with Garlic Butter • Chocolate Molten Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
 

 August 27, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in Looft Hall Auditorium 

3-hour class for current school bus drivers 
   Current Driver: one who has been a driver for at least one year and met their training
       requirements for prior years
Must take the "Annual STOP Training" every school year
 Annual STOP Training fulfills their training requirement for the year, and does not have to
be taken during the same time every year.

September 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the Looft Hall Auditorium 

 3-hour class for current school bus drivers 
   Current Driver: one who has been a driver for at least one year and met their training
       requirements for prior years
Must take the "Annual STOP Training" every school year
 Annual STOP Training fulfills their training requirement for the year, and does not have to
be taken during the same time every year.

October 22, 2025 in the Looft Hall Auditorium from 6:00pm-9:00pm

 3-hour class for current school bus drivers 
   Current Driver: one who has been a driver for at least one year and met their training
       requirements for prior years
Must take the "Annual STOP Training" every school year
 Annual STOP Training fulfills their training requirement for the year, and does not have to
be taken during the same time every year.

November 19, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the Looft Hall Auditorium 

 3-hour class for current school bus drivers 
   Current Driver: one who has been a driver for at least one year and met their training
       requirements for prior years
Must take the "Annual STOP Training" every school year
 Annual STOP Training fulfills their training requirement for the year, and does not have to
be taken during the same time every year.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Applied Practices I: Repair and Service provides hands-on practice in servicing and repair of heating and cooling equipment. Students develop a basic understanding of servicing and repair practices as seen in the industry.

Friday, November 21, 2025  6:00PM - 8:30PM - Student Center 
Join Chef Tasos for a delicious adventure: a hands-on Polish Pierogi-making class! You'll master the art of creating these iconic dumplings completely from scratch.
Feel the magic as you roll out soft, pillowy dough and tuck it around flavorful fillings—think creamy potato & cheese, zesty sauerkraut, and even sweet treats that are basically dessert in a dumpling! From the first fold to the final golden sizzle in butter, every step is packed with flavor and fun.
You'll also learn how to freeze your pierogi like a pro, so the goodness doesn't end when class does!
Menu • Homemade Pierogi Dough • Potato & Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onion & Butter • Sauerkraut Pierogi with Sauteed Kielbasa •    Roasted Sweet Potato Fontina Pierogies with Brown Butter
 

Friday, October 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Bluffs Campus - Student Center 
There's nothing like fresh-baked bread, and it’s even better when it’s homemade! Chef Tasos will walk you through the process of making focaccia and Naan Bread; flavorful breads that are easy to make and endlessly versatile. The focaccia is pillowy soft on the inside, and crispy on the outside. You won’t be able to stop eating it. Perfectly soft and chewy, this homemade Naan Bread recipe comes together quickly and easily. 
Menu • Focaccia • Tomato | Cheese | Herbs • Olive | Rosemary • Naan Bread

Friday, November 14, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Student Center
There’s nothing quite like a homemade pie, and now you can master the art of baking your own! Join Chef Tasos in the inviting Iowa Western kitchen for a fun, hands-on class. You'll uncover the secrets to crafting beautiful, bakery-quality pies from scratch. 
This class will guide you through the process of making both flaky and mealy pie crusts—ideal for any sweet or savory creation. You’ll learn professional techniques for mixing, rolling, and crimping. Then, you'll fill your pie with a warm, spiced apple filling and bake it to golden perfection.
As our apple pies bake, we'll also prepare and sample other cherished favorites like pecan and pumpkin pie.
Menu • Classic Apple Pie (Yours to take home) • Pecan pie • Pumpkin Pie
 

Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on session. Successful blended learning can reach students with varying learning styles and in different environments. It combines the flexibility of online training with skills practice and testing for CPR and other psychomotor skills.

Hands-on sessions are conducted in person with an AHA Instructor. These skills sessions focus on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. This will be conducted at IWCC Looft Hall and will need to be done before your card will be issued. Please contact the IWCC Continuing Education office to get signed up for your skills. Please remember to bring your completion certificate to the skills class

Call 712-325-3255 to schedule your in person skills.

Class is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 2 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Equip participants with the skills to build a consistent brand identity
and develop content that resonates with their target audience across various formats. By the end, participants will have a
brand guide to ensure long-term consistency and a content plan ready for implementation. This course is led by Sue Pitts, an experienced business advisor and founder of Just Sue Creative, specializing in digital marketing, business strategy, and AI-driven innovation.
 

Friday, January 9, 2026  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Student Center 
Prepare to transform flour, water, and yeast into an extraordinary culinary creation. Join Chef Tasos for an exceptional, hands-on baking experience where you will uncover the intricacies of authentic artisan bread.
In this engaging and interactive course, you will knead, shape, score, and bake your way to achieving unparalleled bread perfection. Master the art of dough preparation and fermentation, and discover the significance of an optimal flour blend. We will guide you in crafting loaves of professional bakery quality that will undoubtedly elicit inquiries regarding their origin.
Menu • Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Focaccia • Dutch Oven No Knead Bread • Ciabatta

Building Construction Techniques introduce students to the methods and materials used in the construction industry. The course covers construction efficiency, as well as the delivery, handling, and installation of building materials. Other construction products, systems, procedures, and tools of the trade are also discussed. 

Co Bluffs Campus   Mon -- Thurs      8am - 4pm (Flexible after 1st week)
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame.  Tuition includes online entry-level driver theory training, entry-level driver behind the wheel training, along with testing with a third-party Iowa DOT certified examiner. You will develop skills in backing, turning and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available. 
The course can be completed in four weeks, but students proficient in pre-trip inspection, range and road skills may complete CDL testing prior to the end date.