News

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday morning to celebrate the new mural in downtown Sioux City at the corner of 5th and Jackson Streets.

The mural, which features people in graduation caps and gowns, was organized by Western Iowa Tech’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) has been selected as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the United States eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This national recognition is considered the highest honor for achievement and performance among two-year institutions.

Western Iowa Tech Community College's Culinary Department contributed a major element to the recently held For the Senses: A Symphony of Discovery presented by the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. The performance invited guests to explore sound, sight, smell, touch, and taste.

Students from Western Iowa Tech Community College's Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs have completed their ambitious restoration project on a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer and debuted it at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the world's premier automotive specialty event.

Western Iowa Tech Community College's Culinary Arts program recently cooked up creative ways to support students and staff. The program assembled meal kits filled with all the ingredients and spices needed to prepare a full, delicious meal.

Across campus, teams, departments, and clubs have come together to make sure no student goes without a meal this season. In the CIE, our Peanut Butter and Jelly "Make and Take" station offers a free, all-day option for anyone who needs a quick bite between classes, no questions asked.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) celebrated Veterans Day with a week of activities designed to honor and support those who have served in the armed forces.

The Beta Zeta Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC), in collaboration with the Disinformation and Media Analysis Club, invites the public to attend an engaging convocation focused on identifying the accurate information, as well as misinformation and disinformation, understanding their impact, and developing stronger media literacy skills.

Western Iowa Tech Community College has closed out another outstanding year of Motorcycle Rider Training, continuing its commitment to motorcycle safety, rider education, and workforce development in Iowa’s transportation industry.

This October, in honor of National Physical Therapy Month, Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) is shining a spotlight on its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, which is proudly celebrating 30 years of educating skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC), in partnership with IowaWORKS, will host its regular series of industry-focused Career Fairs this fall at the Sioux City campus.

Western Iowa Tech Community College will celebrate the official launch of its new student-run FM radio station, KWSR-LP 94.3 FM, on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Western Iowa Tech Community College officially approved naming the new Career Academy in Denison the Rick and Marla Franck Career Academy.

Dr. Terry A. Murrell, President of Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC), has announced his plans to retire, effective May 15, 2026.

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) will host a ribbon-cutting and open house on Monday, September 8, to celebrate the grand opening of its new Denison Regional Career Academy. The public is invited to attend the event, which begins at 3:00 p.m. at 11 N. 35th Street, Denison, Iowa.

After continuing to build their program the Western Iowa Tech Men’s Soccer team finished the 2024 season at 10-7-3 and earned enough respect where entering this season the Comets are receiving votes in the preseason top 25 rankings.

The Gilchrist Foundation has recently awarded a $20,000 grant to the Mass Communication Department at Western Iowa Tech Community College (WIT). The funds will support startup costs for a new student-run radio station, KWSR FM 94.3.