Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions

09/04/2026

Trigger Warning: So Much Meat.

Business & Community Solutions is teaming up with Rocky Damiano from Ni**od Meats in Iowa Falls for a hands-on course in butchery: Beef, Blades & Basics.

An bonus: he tells us his favorite cut of beef. (Stick around for that one.)

This is a working butcher shop, not a classroom. Five Tuesday evenings, hands-on the whole way.

📍 Ni**od Meats, 214 S High St, Iowa Falls
🗓️ Tuesdays, 4–6pm, Oct. 13–Nov. 10
💵 $399 · Limited to 6 students

Registration closes Sept. 30 — register here: https://bit.ly/beef-blades

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08/31/2026

Ready to take the next step toward earning your HSED?

Registration for the HSED Jumpstart Program begins August 31!

📅 Register August 31–September 22.

Don’t wait to jumpstart your journey!

08/26/2026

🤩We love the excitement our CDL Training program causes! Next class starts soon, and you may qualify for financial assistance! Check out CDL Training in Marshalltown here: https://bit.ly/4hOup2P

Big trucks and college experience come together through a new Iowa Valley Community College District training program. Launched Tuesday on the Marshalltown Community College (MCC) campus, the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training is the result of IVCCD officials listening to the needs of communities, businesses and industries.

"It was about a year and a half, two years in the making," said IVCCD President Anne Howsare Boyens. "It was listening to our businesses and industries, to their needs, whether it be manufacturing, food processing, all of our industries need CDL drivers. So, we are very excited to start the program. We have many, many business and industry partners across the district we get to work with."

Link: https://tinyurl.com/3edj4ruv

08/25/2026

It's official. We launched its new CDL Training Program today in style with a ribbon cutting in Marshalltown, joined by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.

District President Dr. Anne Howsare Boyens cut the ribbon and talked shop with Brent Darrah, who's leading the program after years behind the wheel and years teaching others to drive. Michelle Roseburrough from Iowa Workforce Development was also on hand — a reminder of how closely this program is tied to real hiring demand across the state.

Students can start classes this September and be road-ready with their CDL by November. That's a commercial driver's license and a new career in about two months.

Interested? Get started now: https://bit.ly/4hOup2P

08/24/2026

Meet the Facilitator: Brittany Titcomb
From Buddy to Boss is led by Brittany Titcomb of BT Training & Coaching, who's spent her career helping new supervisors build the skills nobody hands them on day one. Registration is open now for a 4-session series that covers:

• Session 1: Leadership Shift & Communication Essentials
• Session 2: Transparency, Confidentiality, & Expectations
• Session 3: Feedback & Coaching
• Session 4: Building Confidence, Series Review & Action Plan

REGISTER NOW: https://loom.ly/-4qd5nA

08/21/2026

A massive round of applause for Nolan Wilson, our newest HSED graduate! 🎉👏👨‍🎓
Nolan passed his exams with flying colors! We are incredibly proud to celebrate his commitment, determination, and hard-earned success. Way to go, Nolan!

Are you ready to earn your HSED? Our program is here to help. Call 641-754-1348 or email [email protected] to take the first step toward your future.

08/20/2026

Four weeks. One new career.

Iowa Valley's CDL training program is now enrolling for the September cohort: hands-on instruction, real commercial trucks, and a fast path to a licensed driving career that's in demand across central Iowa right now.

No four-year wait. No wasted time. Just direct, practical training that gets you road-ready.

Learn more: iavalley.edu/BCS/work-ready/cdl-training

📍 Iowa Valley BCS — Marshalltown, Iowa

08/19/2026

CDL Training Just Got Twice as Awesome
Our CDL fleet just grew. Say hello to truck #2. Twice the trucks means twice the seat time — and students who are road-ready faster.

Spots are filling for the next cohort, which starts in September. https://loom.ly/sUlHmBE

08/18/2026

Iowa's water systems need trained operators — and this fall, Iowa Valley Business & Community Solutions is offering the 30-Hour Basic Water Treatment course to help you get there.

Taught by Shannon Hazelton, this course covers the fundamentals Grade I/II operators need, whether you're renewing continuing education hours or working toward certification for the first time.

📅 Oct. 28, 29 & Nov. 4, 5, 2026 (Wed/Thu), 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
💵 $575
📝 Register by Oct. 12

Details and registration: ihttps://loom.ly/FvkBQK8

Achieve personal and professional success through Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions — a division of Iowa Valley Community College District offering career training for individuals and businesses across Central Iowa.

08/18/2026

📣Let's hear it for Amel Mezlini! 👏👏👏 Join us in celebrating our newest HSED graduate! Amel, your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we couldn't be more thrilled to applaud you. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

Need a little encouragement to take your next step? You can do this! Our Education and Training Center is here to cheer you on, offer support, and help you reach your goals. Call 641-754-1348 for more information!