Court & State

Court & State

Court & State

Iowa Western Community College works with the local judicial districts to deliver court-mandated classes. These are classes that individuals are directed to attend by the courts.

Court-mandated courses include Diversion, DUI, Driver improvement, and RESTART.

 

RESTART Program-Eligibility

Eligibility for this program must be determined by the County Attorney’s Office prior to taking the class. The application on the County Attorney website must be completed. Classes must be completed during the month in which you are approved to take the traffic course.

Eligible to take courses:

  • If you have NOT participated in the RESTART program in the last 12 months
  • If you do NOT wish to contest your citation
  • If you have valid driver license

Available Courses

March 1 – March 31, 2026 Online
Our course is designed to improve a driver's skills, focusing on preventing accidents and responding safely to potential hazard on the road. The course includes both theoretical and practical elements, where participants techniques to reduce the risk of accidents and improve their ability to make safe decision while driving. 

Start Date: 03/01/2026
End Date: 03/31/2026
Seats Available: 45
Cost: $100
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 03/16/2026
End Date: 03/16/2026
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $125
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   03/21/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

March 21 8am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 03/21/2026
End Date: 03/21/2026
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   03/30/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

March 30 & 31, 2026  10am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter. 

Start Date: 03/30/2026
End Date: 03/31/2026
Seats Available: 17
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

April 1, 2026- May 29, 2026

This program requires a mandatory parent and student orientation held one week prior to the start of class. Attendance at orientation is required to participate in the course.

The program includes both online classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. The instructor will have detailed instructions on accessing the online coursework and scheduling driving sessions at orientation. 

Please register using your child’s first and last name; however, enter the parent/guardian’s email address and phone number. Iowa Western can only communicate directly with parents/guardians and is not permitted to communicate with students.

After completing the online portion of the course, students have 45 days to complete six (6) behind-the-wheel driving sessions with the instructor.

Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 05/29/2026
Seats Available: 2
Cost: $599
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/10/2026 12:19 am

April 1 – April 30, 2026 Online
Our course is designed to improve a driver's skills, focusing on preventing accidents and responding safely to potential hazard on the road. The course includes both theoretical and practical elements, where participants techniques to reduce the risk of accidents and improve their ability to make safe decision while driving. 

Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 04/30/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $100
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   04/04/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

April 4 8am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 04/04/2026
End Date: 04/04/2026
Seats Available: 17
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 04/06/2026
End Date: 04/06/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Shenandoah
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   04/24/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

April 24th & 25th, 2026  5pm-10pm & 8am-4pm 
This class meets on Friday night from 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.  

Start Date: 04/24/2026
End Date: 04/25/2026
Seats Available: 19
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   04/20/2026 - Clarinda

April 20 & 21, 2026  10am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.   

Start Date: 04/20/2026
End Date: 04/21/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   04/27/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 04/27/2026
End Date: 04/27/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

May 1 – May 31, 2026 Online
Our course is designed to improve a driver's skills, focusing on preventing accidents and responding safely to potential hazard on the road. The course includes both theoretical and practical elements, where participants techniques to reduce the risk of accidents and improve their ability to make safe decision while driving. 

Start Date: 05/01/2026
End Date: 05/31/2026
Seats Available: 50
Cost: $100
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   05/08/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

May 8th & 9th, 2026  5pm-10pm & 8am-4pm 
This class meets on Friday night from 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.  

Start Date: 05/08/2026
End Date: 05/09/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   05/11/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 05/11/2026
End Date: 05/11/2026
Seats Available: 19
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

May 18 & 19, 2026  10am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.   

Start Date: 05/18/2026
End Date: 05/19/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   05/23/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

May 23 8am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 05/23/2026
End Date: 05/23/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   06/01/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

June 1 & 2, 2026  10am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.   

Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: 06/02/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

June 1, 2026- July 31, 2026

This program requires a mandatory parent and student orientation held one week prior to the start of class. Attendance at orientation is required to participate in the course. 

The program includes both online classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. The instructor will have detailed instructions on accessing the online coursework and scheduling driving sessions at orientation. 

Please register using your child’s first and last name; however, enter the parent/guardian’s email address and phone number. Iowa Western can only communicate directly with parents/guardians and is not permitted to communicate with students.

After completing the online portion of the course, students have 45 days to complete six (6) behind-the-wheel driving sessions with the instructor.

Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: 07/31/2026
Seats Available:
Cost: $599
Location: Online
Last Updated: 03/10/2026 12:19 am
   06/06/2026 - Council Bluffs

June 6 8am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.  

Start Date: 06/06/2026
End Date: 06/06/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   06/15/2026 - Clarinda Campus

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 06/15/2026
End Date: 06/15/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Clarinda Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   06/26/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

June 26th & 27th, 2026  5pm-10pm & 8am-4pm 
This class meets on Friday night from 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.  

Start Date: 06/26/2026
End Date: 06/27/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   06/29/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 06/29/2026
End Date: 06/29/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   07/13/2026 - Shenandoah

July 13 & 14, 2026  10am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.   

Start Date: 07/13/2026
End Date: 07/14/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Shenandoah
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   07/17/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

July 17th & 18th, 2026  5pm-10pm & 8am-4pm 
This class meets on Friday night from 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.  

Start Date: 07/17/2026
End Date: 07/18/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   07/25/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

July 25 8am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 07/25/2026
End Date: 07/25/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.  

Start Date: 07/27/2026
End Date: 07/27/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   08/03/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

August 3 & 4, 2026  10am-4:30pm
This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.   

Start Date: 08/03/2026
End Date: 08/04/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   08/08/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

August 8 8am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Saturdays from 8:00am-4:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 08/08/2026
End Date: 08/08/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   08/17/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

This class meets on Monday from 10:00am-6:30pm. The Iowa Driver Improvement (DIP) will examine attitudes and behavior in relation to driving. It will focus on teaching drivers how their behind the wheel attitude affects their driving behavior. Its purpose is to give participants an opportunity to reflect on their driving behavior and make a commitment to positively alter their daily driving experience. Please note, cancellations must follow IWCC Policy. If not followed, a rescheduling fee will be applied.   

Start Date: 08/17/2026
End Date: 08/17/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $125
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm
   08/21/2026 - Council Bluffs Campus

August 21st & 22nd, 2026  5pm-10pm & 8am-4pm 
This class meets on Friday night from 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm. This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.  

Start Date: 08/21/2026
End Date: 08/22/2026
Seats Available: 20
Cost: $180
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 03/09/2026 11:33 pm


Disclaimer: Iowa Western Community College does not have access to court records; therefore, we do not know which program you are required to attend. It is your responsibility to take the correct program. If you are not sure which one to take, please contact your attorney or the clerk of court office in the county of your arrest. If the wrong class is attended, IWCC will not provide a refund or credit.