2026 Black Tie Harvest for Scholarships – October 17, 2026.
The annual Black Tie Harvest for Scholarships is the single largest fundraising event for Iowa Western Community College. On October 17, 2026, college partners and community supporters will gather on campus for the Black Tie Harvest dinner and auction; an elegant evening of fun, food, and fundraising.
A Diamond Affair 60 Years of Iowa Western
2026 Event Chairs and Co-Chairs
| Event Chair | Event Co-Chairs |
|---|---|
| Lea & Chris LaFerla | Jennifer & Mark Hanwright |
Our Mission
To create an annual event bringing visibility, recognizing friends, and securing resources for college scholarships.
The Black Tie Harvest is Iowa Western Community College’s largest single fundraising event, raising more than 3.1 million dollars during the past 26 years the Black Tie Harvest for Scholarships event provides internal scholarship support to IWCC students. With nearly 58 percent of IWCC students qualifying for financial assistance, the need for scholarship support is greater than ever.