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Recent changes to federal financial aid regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact federal student loans, Parent PLUS Loans, and Federal Pell Grant eligibility beginning July 1, 2026. Students and families should be aware of these updates as they plan for future semesters and complete the FAFSA process.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates for Spring 2026 to the following list of WITCC graduates. The Spring 2026 graduating class includes students from 137 cities and towns, 20 states, and 6 countries, reflecting the diverse communities served by the College. An asterisk (*) denotes students graduating with honors.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) congratulates the students who earned academic honors during the Spring 2026 semester through their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence.

Comets student-athletes from men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball and basketball earned All-Academic Team honors for the Spring 2026 semester.

Western Iowa Tech Community College will host its new Health Careers Exploration Camp June 15-18 for students entering grades 6-8. Through hands-on activities and interactive sessions with WIT faculty and healthcare professionals, campers will explore fields such as nursing, EMS, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, health information technology, and more while learning about healthcare career pathways.

Western Iowa Tech Community College is excited to welcome 85 middle school students to its STEM Achievers summer camp. The free, three-week program provides a hands-on STEM experience for students entering grades 6 through 8.

Thousands of miles from home, international student-athletes at Western Iowa Tech are learning more than a new sport system - they’re learning independence, sacrifice, and what it means to build a new life far from everything familiar.

Summer is often a season filled with vacations, family gatherings, work opportunities, and time spent with friends. But it can also be the perfect time to make progress toward your college goals without sacrificing flexibility.

Western Iowa Tech Community College hosted the first annual Graphic Design Student Portfolio Day on May 5, bringing together students and industry professionals for a day focused on creativity, career development, and real-world connections.

During a special evening reception held May 6, 2026, at Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Cherokee Campus, Cherokee State Bank was honored with Western Iowa Tech’s 2026 Community Partner of the Year Award in recognition of its continued leadership and support of the Cherokee Promise Scholarship Program.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WIT) will host annual WITSTOCK '26, a family-friendly music festival, on April 29 in Parking Lot 2 on its Sioux City campus. The event begins at 6:00 p.m., and admission and food are free.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WIT) Athletics will host its first annual 1K Glow Run/Walk on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. on the Sioux City campus in coordination with this year’s WITSTOCK Music Festival. The event invites students, employees, alumni, and community members to light up the evening while supporting Comets Athletics.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WIT) has been selected as one of 300 libraries nationwide to participate in the fourth and final round of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an initiative from the American Library Association (ALA).

Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Automotive Technology and Auto Body programs will host the 16th Annual Show & Shine on Wednesday, April 22 from 4-8 p.m. at Parking Lot 2B, 4647 Stone Ave.

Beta Zeta Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Western Iowa Tech Community College received the top awards and recognition at both regional and international levels.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) will host its annual Skills Day Competition on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Rocklin Conference Center, Parking Lot 2, Entrance 6.

Western Iowa Tech Community College is proud to announce the launch of its new LIFE Bridge program, designed to support adults with learning challenges as they pursue college coursework, build essential skills, and prepare for meaningful employment.

Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Culinary program recently hosted North High School ProStart II students on campus for the 3rd Annual Beef Day on March 31, providing an immersive, hands-on experience inside WIT’s teaching kitchens.