Upcoming Visits
Submitted by: Libby Petersen lpetersen@iwcc.edu
College of Saint Mary will be on campus on February 6 from 11:00-1:00 in the Student Center Kiosk (2nd floor). Be sure to stop by and see what College of Saint Mary has to offer. For more information go to www.csm.edu.
Buena Vista University will be on campus on February 6 from 2:00-5:00 in the Student Center Kiosk (2nd floor). Be sure to stop by and see what Buena Vista has to offer. For more information go to www.bvu.edu.
Iowa State University will be on campus on February 7 from 9:30-12:30 in the Student Center Kiosk (2nd floor). Be sure to stop by and see what Iowa State has to offer. For more information go to www.iastate.edu.
Concordia University will be on campus on February 8 from 11:00-3:00 in the Student Center Kiosk (2nd floor). Be sure to stop by and see what Concordia has to offer. For more information go to www.cune.edu.
Nebraska Wesleyan University will be on campus on February 9 from 9:00-1:00 in the Student Center Kiosk (2nd floor). Be sure to stop by and see what Nebraska Wesleyan has to offer. For more information go to www.nebrwesleyan.edu.
Grand Canyon University will be on campus on February 10 from 11:00-1:00 in the Student Center Kiosk (2nd floor). Be sure to stop by and see what Grand Canyon has to offer. For more information go to www.gcu.edu.
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Winter Weather Driving Tips
Submitted by: Joan Ryan jeryan@iwcc.edu
Since that stupid, stupid groundhog saw his shadow (and said we'd have six more weeks of winter), we'll have to blame the possible upcoming storm on him! But, since we've haven't had to deal with this mess for some time, here are a few tips from the National Safety Council we could all use. They are:
Driving on Snow, Ice and Slick Roads
• Slow down, even if you have four wheel drive, all wheel drive traction control and/or anti lock brakes.
• Leave a greater following distance than normal.
• Stay off the phone.
• Be sure everyone is buckled up
• Be patient-everyone else is late, too.
• Finally, stagger your commute time if possible. Leave the office later to avoid the big rush.
Keep Your Gas Tank Full
• In town or out of town, be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full. This not only prevents condensation in your tank but will provide needed fuel for heat in case you become stranded or stuck.
Travelling Out of Town?
Let someone know where you are going, your route and when you expect to arrive.
For Emergencies Your Trunk Should Carry ....
• A cell phone and charger in your car in case you become stranded and need communication
• A properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack
• A shovel - a collapsible is okay
• Jumper cables
• Tow and tire chains
• A bag of sand (not cat litter)
• Tool kit
• Working flashlight and extra batteries
• Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth
• First aid kit
• Exterior windshield cleaner
• Ice scraper and snow brush
• Heavy woolen mittens, socks, a cap, and blankets
• Non-perishable, high energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy.
If You Become Stranded:
• Do not leave your car, especially in blizzard conditions. A destination only feet away can become impossible to reach.
• To attract attention, hang a brightly colored cloth from your antenna or window.
• Set out your reflective triangles when the snow stops.
• If you are sure the car's exhaust pipe is not blocked, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour.
• To protect you from frostbite and hypothermia use the woolen items and blankets to keep warm.
• Keep at least one window open slightly. Heavy snow and ice can seal a car shut.
• Eat a hard candy to keep your mouth moist. Use your cell phone to communicate you are stranded.
• In many parts of the state 911 can use your signal to find you, but only if you have power.
• Keep conversations to a minimum to extend battery life.
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"Go Red for Women” Pins and Bracelets are $5! Today’s the Day!
Submitted by: Joan Ryan jeryan@iwcc.edu
Today’s is the day, February 3rd! If you forgot to deck yourself out in red, make sure to purchase a Red Dress pin or a “Today’s the Day I Save Lives” wristband for $5 (proceeds to the American Heart Association)! Contact Joan Ryan in HR (Clark Hall Welcome Center) so you can support this important cause!
Today is National Wear Red Day®, a special day created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the American Heart Association to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. On this day, we encourage staff, student, everyone to wear red to demonstrate their unity and support for women afflicted with heart disease, their families, and the healthcare professionals who devote their lives to battling heart disease every day.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. About eight million women in the U.S. currently suffer from it, and nearly half a million women in the U.S. will have a heart attack this year. Despite these facts, with healthy lifestyle choices like proper diet and exercise, heart disease can be prevented.
By increasing awareness about heart disease, we give hope to those suffering from it, educate our community and ultimately save lives.
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Wear Red Day Sale!
Submitted by: Lindsy lebrown@iwcc.edu
Friday, February 3, 2012, is "National Wear Red Day", and everyone at IWCC should be wearing their red to raise awareness of women's heart disease. If you wear your red into the College Store on Friday, February 3rd, and get 20% off any one Reiver item! See store for more details.
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Plan to attend the FREE Customer Service Training Event!
Submitted by: Pamela Sumner psumner@iwcc.edu
"Customer Service Communication" Training
Improved communication and sharpened listening skills help us to better understanding the customers’ point of view and get beyond the barriers and challenges that often get in the way of delivering excellent customer service.
Feb 22 - 1:30 – 3:30 Looft Hall - room 006 FREE Workshop
Limited Seating call Sue @ 3255 to register now!
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Advocates Meeting
Submitted by: Student Life
Advocates Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th @ 5:30 pm
Student Life Center – Club Office
For more information contact Robert Maydwell @ 402-570-7081 or rmaydwell@iwcc.edu
The Advocates provide a non-judgmental place for non-heterosexual individuals and allies to discuss issues within our community and advocate for equal rights.
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If Looking for a Car.....
Submitted by: Sue Wiese swiese@iwcc.edu
A 1980 Camaro rebuilt 307 with 350 heads, new headers and exhaust, crager rims and new tires. Body and insides real good shape. Was stored for 4 years in a garage. For any inquiries or questions, please call Rick or Sue at 712-256-9427 after 5pm. If you would like to see pictures I can email them.
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What do all of these boxes mean on my W-2?
Submitted by: hr department hrdept@iwcc.edu
It’s W-2 time, and not only does this mean you have to see the taxman, it also leads many to the question, “What do all of these boxes mean on my W-2?” Attached you’ll find the IRS explanation of what is contained in all 20 boxes! But, for IWCC employees, the following are the most asked questions:
• Box 10, you will find Dependent Care Benefits or your Flex Childcare Contribution.
• Box 12, A through D, you will find deferred compensation amounts which include Employee Paid (supplemental) TIAA (403b), ROTH IRA Plan (403b) and other TSA (403b) Plans.
• Box 14, FLEX (medical contribution). IPERS, and AFLAC contributions are noted separately.
But, I don’t make contributions to IWCC’s 125 FLEX Medical Plan! Why is there an amount listed? If you have Family Medical Health Insurance Coverage, the portion you pay is included in FLEX!
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Cooking Classes to improve your talent in the kitchen!
Submitted by: Denise Norman dnorman@iwcc.edu
February 9 (6 - 9 pm) Valentine Cookie Bouquets $19
Need a gift for your valentine? We will make cookie bouquets in this class. A fun and flavorful treat to share with your family and friends. $15 supplies fee paid to instructor IWCC Chef Brenda Windmuller the night of class. Class will meet in the culinary classroom 1024 at the Student Center. Foods 99*01
February 13, 20, 27 (6 - 8 pm) Fermented Foods for the Taste and Health $59
Curious about cultured or fermented foods? Explore the world of tasty fermented and cultured foods, such as fermented pickles, tofu, non-traditional cheeses, and assorted beverages. Also learn about the history, chemistry, health benefits of making and consuming fermented and cultured foods, as well as how to make them. Enjoy demonstrations and taste some samples! Class will meet in Looft Hall.
Chef Jillian Mahl. Foods 99*03
Call 325-3255 to Register!
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Iowa Western Basketball
Submitted by: peter Soby psoby@iwcc.edu
Catch Iowa Western men's and women's basketball teams game against State Fair tonight on CBTV17.com. The women's game will replay at 6pm and the men 8pm. I won't tell you who won, so we don't spoil it.
Both games were produced by Iowa Western Media Studies students.
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Culinary Cafe
Submitted by: Juli Shapcott jshapcott@iwcc.edu
The Culinary Cafe will be open this Friday from 11:00-1:00 in the Reiver Room. Join us and order off the new Spring Menu or the special pizza this week. For reservations call Juli Shapcott at 325-3223 or jshapcott@iwcc.edu.
The bake sale carts will feature a Grilled BBQ chicken salad and Monster Cookies.
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Personal Envelopes Dropped in Mailroom with Insufficient Postage
Submitted by: Mailroom ddorsett@iwcc.edu
There were two manilla padded envelopes brought to the mailroom on Tuesday with insufficient postage. The sender is P Jensen of Council Bluffs. Please contact me at ext. 3379 or stop by the mailroom in A-183 if you are the sender.
Thanks
Donna Dorsett
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Culinary Cafe Open This Friday.
Submitted by: Juli Shapcott jshapcott@iwcc.edu
The Culinary Cafe will again be open in the Reiver Room this Friday, February 3, from 11:00-1:00. We thank everyone who came and supported the Culinary Arts students last week. It was a big success. To make reservations call Juli Shapcott at 325-3223 or jshapcott@iwcc.edu.
The bake sale carts will have a Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad and Monster Cookies and more this week.
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Recycling Tip of the Week
Submitted by: Matt Mancuso mmancuso@iwcc.edu
IWCC Recycling Tip:
You can recycle paper in the small blue bins in the classrooms! You can recycle your bottles and cans by the large recycle bins located by the vending machines. If you need a bin for your classroom, please email mmancuso@iwcc.edu
Paper Recycling Fact:
Each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution!
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FICA Tax Adjustment
Submitted by: hr department hrdept@iwcc.edu
As you may remember, the tax cut extensions on FICA were still being debated in Congress before we left for the holiday break in December. Therefore, IWCC had to adjust these rates to the previous 6.2% for the January 3, 2012 payroll (as we were uncertain what the final outcome of the Congressional process would be). Now that Congress has passed the extension for two months, the adjustments to the FICA tax rates that affected employees’ pay will now occur.
The repayment of the tax for all affected employees has been corrected for the January 31st paycheck. You will notice that FICA is less for this paycheck only, and that your net wages have increased (although it may not be for the full repayment amount depending upon the deductions listed from your paycheck).
Thank you.
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Social Media Conference
Submitted by: Pamela Sumner psumner@iwcc.edu
Don't Miss This Amazing Event! "Defining Social Media Conference"
Topics: Social Media As A Marketing Channel, Social Networks & Interactive Media, Reach/Engage New & Current Customers, Create Online Conversion Funnels, Determine Social Media Strategies. Speaker/Content Expert - Jamie Crager, Founder of CROWDSHIFTER Media Interactive Media/Marketing Consultant; Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, & Social Media Marketing. Jamie was Voted 2011 “Best Social Media Consultant” Omaha Businesses via B2B Magazine!
02/29/12 Looft Hall 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Only $99 Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch. Call Sue to Register @ 712.325.3255
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"Crucible" auditions: correction
Submitted by: Moira Mangiameli mmangiameli@iwcc.edu
CORRECTION: Auditions for "The Crucible" on Tuesday, January 31st are mainly for Theatre majors and therefore require a prepared classical monologue. Auditions on Wednesday night, February 1st, are for all IWCC students and will include readings from the script. IF NECESSARY, there will be additional "callback" auditions on Thursday. If you have any questions regarding auditions, please call Moira Mangiameli at 712-325-3409, or email at mmangiameli@iwcc.edu.
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Food Cart Price Increase
Submitted by: Debra Hendricks dunderwood@iwcc.edu
Due to the dramatic increase in the cost of fresh canteloupe and honeydew melons, the price for the fresh fruit cup will temporarily be raised to $2.00.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the management team in Food Service!
Thank you!
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Spring Pick-Up Promo WINNERS!
Submitted by: Lindsy lebrown@iwcc.edu
The winners of the Iowa Western College Store's Spring Pick-Up Promotion have been announced! Check out our website or Facebook page for names! Congratulations, everyone! Remember...purchasing your textbooks from the College Store is a winning experience!
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Wonderful Family Theater Comes to the Arts Center
Submitted by: Molly Noon mnoon@iwcc.edu
Two well-known classic stories brought to life with
amazing three dimensional, electroluminescent wire
puppets and props. In a darkened theater with actors
dressed entirely in black, the beautiful and exciting
puppets illustrate these popular children’s stories to
perfectly timed classical and contemporary music.
$8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Contact the box office at 712.388.7140 for more information/
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VALENTINES DAY PLANT SALE
Submitted by: HORT CLUB jsvoboda@iwcc.edu
Valentines day flower sale!
Roses- $3ea. $30dz.
Hyacinth gardens- $8ea.
Carnations- $1.50ea. $15dz.
Container gardens- $10ea.
Foliage plants- $5-10 a plant
2/10 Friday- 8:15-1:30
2/13-2/14 Mon. Tues.- 9:30-1:30
Contact Jeana Svoboda for Pre-orders
jsvoboda@iwcc.edu Ex:3364
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Scholarship Available - MMC/Health Care
Submitted by: Abigail Berthold scholarships@iwcc.edu
Attention Students:
Myrtue Medical Center Auxiliary would like to announce scholarships for students pursuing healthcare careers. This year MMC is pleased to announce the Auxiliary Board has voted to award five $800 scholarships. Forms and info are attached.
Please send all applications to Bonnie Fiscus, 1701 Street F-32, Kirkman, IA 51447 prior to April 1, 2012.
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Scholarship Available - Ak-Sar-Ben Community College Scholarships
Submitted by: Abigail Berthold scholarships@iwcc.edu
Attention Students:
The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben would like to announce the 2012 Ak-Sar-Ben Community College Scholarships. These scholarships are intended to reward outstanding and talented students who need financial assistance. Recipients must live in the Ak-Sar-Ben region (Nebraska and western Iowa). Up to ten $1,000 one-year scholarships will be awarded this year and must be used to pay for tuition, fees and books.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Leadership potential
- Academic Achievement
- Desire to earn a degree
- Financial Need
Who is Eligible?
- Have financial need
- Accepted for admission or enrolled at an eligible community college (Council Bluffs, Clarinda, and Center students are able to apply)
- US Citizen who is resident of Nebraska or Western Iowa (Adair, Adams, Audobon, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Fremont, Greene, Guthrie, Harrison, Ida, Lyon, Mills, Monoma, Montgomery, O'Brien, Osceola, Page, Pottawattamie, Plymouth, Ringold, Sac, Shelby, Sioux, Taylor, Union, Woodbury)
- Full time student of at least 12 credit hours
Applications are available in the Student Success Office in the Student Center and attached to this posting. Applications are due Thursday, March 1, 2012 for consideration to the Student Success Office. DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO AK-SAR-BEN.
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Scholarship Available - Peace Scholarship
Submitted by: Abigail Berthold scholarships@iwcc.edu
Attention Students:
The Barbara Wiedner & Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is now taking applications for the Peace Scholarship. Current freshmen and high school seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students have evidence of leadership and/or personal initiative in activities or in an organization relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resolution.
For more information and the application:
http://www.peacescholarships.org/
Deadline: March 1, 2012
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Scholarship Available - FFA Scholarships
Submitted by: Abigail Berthold scholarships@iwcc.edu
Attention Students:
The National FFA Organization would like to announce the scholarship opportunity now available. Each year the organization awards approximately $2 million in scholarships designed to fit the diversity of their applicants. Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation and are given for a wide varitey of experiences, career goals and higer education plans.
To learn more visit:
https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx#
Deadline: Feb 22, 2012
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