Hawkeye Community College

10/16/2026

For 60 years, Hawkeye Community College has been training the skilled workers who keep our industries moving! ⚙️⚡

As we celebrate Manufacturing Month, take a look at how far we’ve come—from our founding in 1966 to preparing a new generation with cutting-edge manufacturing technology today 👩‍🏭👨‍🏭

Head over to YouTube to watch "60 Years of Creation!" 📽️👇🔗

Watch here: https://youtu.be/pprttbD3TL4?si=25oJ9fUQGNbX7tHP

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10/16/2026

Meet BARB SHEPARD, one our student representatives to the Board of Trustees!

Barb Shepard of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is currently enrolled in the Liberal Arts Transfer Major at Hawkeye Community College. She previously graduated with her Associate of Applied Science in Accounting in May 2026, and anticipates completing her Associate of Arts in May 2027.

Outside the classroom, Barb is a member of the Student Leadership Council, serving as their activities assistant, and is involved with Hawkeye’s chapter of Business Professionals of America. She is also an accounting tutor.

She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for community college students, and Tri-Alpha, the honor society for first-generation college students.

“Hawkeye has many wonderful opportunities for students,” Barb said. “As a non-traditional student, I am grateful to have been able to participate in several of them.”

Off campus, Barb works as bookkeeper for her family business and serves as secretary for the College Hill Conservatory Board. After graduating this spring Barb plans to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

“It was important to me to serve as a student representative to the Board of Trustees because I wanted to learn more about how the college operates and makes important decisions,” she said.

10/16/2026

Meet KYNDRA CUMMINGS, one our student representatives to the Board of Trustees!

Kyndra Cummings of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a student in the Associate Degree Nursing program at Hawkeye Community College with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027.

She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for community college students, and the American Student Nursing Association.

Outside of school, Kyndra works as a licensed practical nurse (LNP) at MercyOne’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). A native of Waterloo, she volunteers at the Cedar Bend Humane Society, the Waverly Health Center, and at various events hosted by MercyOne, UnityPoint–Allen Hospital, Downtown Waterloo, and the local food bank.

“I chose to become a student representative to get more involved on campus and interact with the other students,” Kyndra said. “I hope to gain strong leadership skills, better communication skills, and strengthen my advocacy skills. Being able to see the way decisions are made on campus and be the bridge between the board and the students is a perspective I do not get from being a student alone.”

After graduating from Hawkeye she plans to transfer to the University of Iowa to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing while continuing to work in the ICU.

10/15/2026

IOWA BY THE CUP! Tune in for another fun review with David as he travel all over Iowa to meet future Redtails!! 😎☕️

10/15/2026

SIM MOM DIARIES: Priscilla SIM had sirens outside her window! 🚨

"Things got incredibly intense in the hallway today. My neighbor Stan suffered a sudden simulated cardiac event in his bed. From my doorway, I watched our Hawkeye Community College Paramedic students rush in and take him to the ambulance. They worked at lightning speed to secure his vitals and stabilize him. Watching them handle high-stress situations makes me realize how elite this Paramedic program is."

See them in action: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/programs/ems/paramedic-certificate

10/14/2026

The future of manufacturing is looking bright! ⚙️💡

We welcomed area high school students to Hawkeye for Manufacturing Career Exploration Day! 🔥🧑‍🏭 From hands-on labs and interactive challenges (some involving Nerf guns 🎯👀) to connecting with industry pros, students got a firsthand look at the skills, technology, and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing 🧑‍🏭🛠️

A huge THANK YOU to our business partners, our guest speaker Mark Winburn from John Deere , and the participating schools for making today a success!

10/14/2026

Do you love bluegrass and country music? You don't want to miss the next Artist Series performance – Dry Run Creek. They have a huge local following and their performances are always a great time!

📆 Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.
🎟 Adults $20 | 18 and under $15
📍Hawkeye Community College, Main Campus - Tama Hall

Get your tickets today! http://hawkeyecollege.vbotickets.com/event/dry_run_creek/194166

10/14/2026

Hawkeye's the place to be for anyone looking for a hands-on career! 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧 Check out the CNC Machining and Tool-Making program and see if it's a fit for you ⚙️🛠️ https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/programs/cnc/

10/13/2026

☕ NEW COFFEE REVIEW! ☕

Join Admissions Rep David as he tries coffee all across Iowa while visiting high schools and attending college fairs.

Where will he stop next?!

10/12/2026

Our first-year Hospitality Management students had an incredible, in-depth tour of the Waterloo Convention Center today.
The absolute best part?
Waterloo Convention Center

Our tour guide was one of our very own alumni. Emily Gefaller graduated with her 2-year Hospitality Management degree and has already been promoted to Sales Manager. Emily was an outstanding student and a fantastic leader during her time with us, and she clearly has the drive to rule this industry.
Thank you so much, Emily Gefaller- the students learned so much from you today.