Shelby County Center
The Shelby County Center provides a spacious, modern facility that serves Harlan, Iowa, and the surrounding communities with a wide range of programs and classes. We offer college credit classes, a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program, Continuing Education programs, and HiSET classes and testing services. Businesses that offer training, workshops, or require a meeting space for their personnel may rent our classrooms, many of which will comfortably accommodate up to 30 individuals. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. The staff at the Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College will help you plan for your college and continuing educational needs.
Contact Info.
Iowa Western Community College
1901 Hawkeye Ave. Suite 102
Harlan, IA 51537
Director, Shelby County Center
Lori Stitz
Ph: (712) 755-3568
E-mail: lstitz@iwcc.edu
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Start Your College Career
Our goal is to provide students with one-on-one attention. Stop by the Shelby County Center for assistance with our college application, to speak with an advisor, learn about your financial aid options, and to register. We truly are a one-stop shop and invite you to come by during business hours or call to make an appointment.
Paying for College/Costs
New and current students need to renew their Financial Aid every year. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov, click “Fill Out A Renewal FAFSA” and follow the directions. If you have questions, contact the Iowa Western Financial Aid office at (712) 325-3277 or 1-800-432-5852 ext. 3295
Continuing Education
Continuing Education at the Shelby County Center offers community members the opportunity to gain knowledge in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Need to update your skills? Looking for professional CEUs for licensure renewal? Students can take classes in the areas of insurance, real estate, computer skills, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and much more!
HiSET (High School Equivalency
The Shelby County Center HiSet instruction and testing to qualified individuals. An experienced instructor assesses each student to determine strengths and a starting level, which results in an individualized instruction plan focused on the student’s needs. Iowa Western Community College offers HiSet testing in several Southwest Iowa locations.
Call for Registration Information: (712) 755-3568
HiSet class schedule:
Tuesday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Note: Students must have instructor approval to test
Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing
The CEAM program in Harlan is a non-credit certificate program currently focused on Electro-Mechanical training. Classroom and lab instruction is centered around learning theory and then transitioning to practical application. Students can take the whole program or attend for a few courses! Students may earn college credit upon completion of the program.
Facility Rental
The Shelby County Center has space available for you to rent. This includes business meetings and classrooms that include the standard audiovisual equipment. Facility rentals are available M-F 8:00-4:30 and in the evening and on the weekend as availability allows.
Please contact Lori Stitz to book today!
Phone: (712) 755-3568
Email: lstitz@iwcc.edu