Iowa Western Community College

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

Saturday, September 12, 2026
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.   

September 16 from 10am-6:30pm 
Atlantic Campus
This class meets 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.   

September 16 & 17, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-4:30pm both days. 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.  

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

Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 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.

Students need 20 logged Behind the Wheel hours before starting 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.

October 2 & 3, 2026, 5pm-10pm & 8am-4:30pm 
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.  

Saturday, October 10, 2026
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 h ow 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.  

October 13 & 14, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm 
Clarinda Campus
This class meets on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00am-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.  

October 20, 2026, 10:00am-6:30pm 
This class meets on Tuesday, October 20 from 10am-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.  

Council Bluffs campus- Looft Hall

October 21 & 22, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm
This class meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-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.  

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

Saturday, November 7, 2026
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.   

November 10 from 10am-6:30pm 
Clarinda Campus
This class meets 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.   

November 13 & 14, 2026, 5pm-10pm & 8am-4:30pm 
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.  

November 17 & 18, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm 
Atlantic Campus
This class meets on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00am-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.  

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

December 2 & 3, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-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.  

Saturday, December 5, 2026
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.   

December 15 from 10am-6:30pm 
Harlan Campus
This class meets 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.   

January 5, 2027, from 10am-6:30pm 
Council Bluffs Campus- Looft Hall
This class meets 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. 

January 6 & 7, 2027, 10:00am-4:30pm 
Harlan Campus
This class meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-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.  

January 8 & 9, 2027, 5pm-10pm & 8am-4:30pm 
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.  

Saturday, January 16, 2027
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.   

January 19, 2027, from 10am-6:30pm 
Atlantic Campus
This class meets 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.   

January 27 & 28, 2027, 10:00am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-4:30pm both days. 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.  

February 2 & 3, 2027, 10:00am-4:30pm 
Clarinda Campus
This class meets on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00am-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.  

Saturday, February 6, 2027
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.   

February 12 & 13, 2027, 5pm-10pm & 8am-4:30pm 
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.  

February 16, 2027, from 10am-6:30pm 
Shenandoah Campus
This class meets 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.   

February 23, 2027, from 10am-6:30pm 
This class meets 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.   

February 24 & 25, 2027, 10:00am-4:30pm 
This class meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am-4:30pm both days. 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.