Campus Life Events
Welcome to the official page of Iowa Western Campus Life!
Iowa Western Campus Life strives to promote campus wide involvement in all areas of our student’s educational experience. Participating in student activities, competing in intramural sports or starting a club on campus are just a few out of numerous examples to enhance your educational experience as a student at Iowa Western.
Some of our favorite events include Think Fast Trivia, Therapy Dogs, Kona Ice, John Rush – Human Spotify, Randy Andrews – Hypnotist, Bingo Nights, Casino Nights and MORE!
All Campus Life events are FREE for current Iowa Western students to attend; some events may require a Student ID.
Get Connected
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
Citylight U Club Meeting
Citylight U Club Meeting
Join fellow students at Citylight U in Council Bluffs for weekly meetings regarding fellowship, socialization and more!
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
Citylight U Club Meeting
Citylight U Club Meeting
Join fellow students at Citylight U in Council Bluffs for weekly meetings regarding fellowship, socialization and more!
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Therapy Dogs
Therapy Dogs
Need a break from your new normal? How about some pet therapy? Stop by the Student Center 2nd Floor for Therapy Dogs! Volunteers from Pups with a Purpose, located in […]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
Citylight U Club Meeting
Citylight U Club Meeting
Join fellow students at Citylight U in Council Bluffs for weekly meetings regarding fellowship, socialization and more!
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Human Spotify
Human Spotify
Meet John Rush: The Human Spotify! This is a low-risk, karaoke event with professional support. John Rush can play almost any song, per request, and the kicker is the entire […]
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Arty Party
Arty Party
Slay the day with clay! Craft your own Clay Luminaries and light up the night with creativity! Where: Suites 2 Lobby Time: 4 - 5 PM
Pancakes with the President
Pancakes with the President
Come stack your pancakes and enjoy some syrupy goodness! Pancakes with the President is happening Wednesday September 25, from 8-10 PM outside Suites 1.
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
What is Dungeons and Dragons you might ask? Also known as D&D, this is a role-playing game where the participants take on roles of different characters in a story. Players […]
Pep Rally & Bonfire
Pep Rally & Bonfire
Get ready to ignite your school spirit at this year's Homecoming Pep Rally & Bonfire! Join us behind Suites 1 for an unforgettable evening with a special performance by our […]
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Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting
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Citylight U Club Meeting
Citylight U Club Meeting
Join fellow students at Citylight U in Council Bluffs for weekly meetings regarding fellowship, socialization and more!
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Clubs & Organizations
As a student at Iowa Western, you can join departmental, pre-professional, and/or special interest clubs and organizations. Participating in a club or organization is a great way to make new friends, have fun, and enhance your growth as a student and scholar.
In addition to joining an existing club or organization, students can create their own at any time throughout the academic year.
All clubs and organizations must have a staff or faculty advisor in order be approved by Campus Life.
For more information on clubs and organizations, please contact Kenzie Schaben, Assistant Director of Campus Life or stop by the 2nd Floor Student Center, 2013.
Active Clubs
Check out what clubs and organizations are currently active on campus!
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa (or PTK) is Iowa Western’s Honor Society and way of honoring our best and brightest students. Iowa Western has two active chapters of PTK, with one representing the main Council Bluffs campus and one representing the four Center locations combined. Membership is by invitation only, and invitations are sent once per semester to all students who have earned a 3.50 cumulative GPA after completing 9-12 credit hours, depending on the student’s major.
Council Bluffs Representative – Josh Sullivan
Clarinda & Shenandoah Representative – Kristin Smith. Shelby County Representative – Heather Babka
Visit their website: ptk.org
Follow PTK on Instagram
Campus Activities Board
Are you passionate about making a difference on campus? Join the Campus Activities Board at Iowa Western and be a catalyst for change. From organizing exciting events to collaborating with faculty and administrators, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our campus community. If you’re interested in enhancing student life, the Campus Activities Board provides a platform for your ideas and initiatives. Join us and become a part of the driving force behind positive change at Iowa Western. Together, let’s create an exceptional college experience for all students!
Club Representative – Kenzie Schaben
SCNAVTA
Student Chapter of NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) is available for students apart of our Vet Tech program! Being a part of this program allows you to become well rounded as a technician/nurse while also getting familiar with the profession itself. Students are allowed to join this program if they are involved in the Veterinary Technician program.
Club Representative – Megan Heese
Black Student Union
The Black Student Union (BSU) was established to focus on the cultural, social, and academic needs of black students at Iowa Western Community College. The group provides a central forum for open dialogue of cultural, social, and academic conditions in our community. The BSU is open to all students, regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation. BSU meeting dates/times are TBD for Fall 2024.
Club Representative – Ambe White
Follow BSU on Instagram
Citylight U Club
Citylight U is a community for college-aged students to pursue Jesus together! We are a Gospel family that celebrates and has fun together. We proclaim the Gospel to a world that needs the Good News. We are also just down the highway from Iowa Western! If you are an Iowa Western student, we want to know you!
The fellowship’s meeting dates/times are every Monday, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. 2109 Railroad Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Club Representative – Nick Wackerhagen
Pride Alliance
Celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion by joining the Pride Alliance club at Iowa Western! The club provides a supportive and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to connect, educate, and advocate for acceptance and equality. Meeting dates/times are decided by the advisor.
Club Representative – Alan Fredericksen
Iowa Western Science Club
Fascinated by the wonders of the natural world? Join the Science Club and embark on an incredible scientific adventure! Our club provides a platform for students who are passionate about all branches of science to come together, explore, and ignite their curiosity. From captivating experiments to thought-provoking discussions and field trips, we offer a diverse range of activities that promote scientific inquiry and learning. Whether you’re interested in biology, chemistry, physics, or any other scientific discipline, the Science Club is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the universe, one experiment at a time. Together, let’s foster a love for science and make a lasting impact on our campus and beyond
Club Representative – Joseph Shearer & Nick Smith
Dungeons & Dragons
Hi, we’re a group about TTRPGs, Tabletop role-playing games. We are welcoming new and veteran players alike; we tend to use the 5e playbook for D&D. We meet in club room 2008 on the second floor of the student center every Monday and Thursday from 4-9 p.m.
Club Representative – Joseph Cave & Dylan Hull
Reiver Catholic Club
Looking for a faith-filled community that embraces friendship, spirituality, and making a positive impact? Join the Reiver Catholic Club! We are a diverse group of students dedicated to living out our Catholic values while creating lasting memories and relationships. From engaging discussions to uplifting events and service projects, our club offers a supportive space for you to grow in your faith and connect with fellow students who share your beliefs. Whether you’re a lifelong Catholic or simply curious about Catholicism, everyone is welcome! Join us and discover the joy of being a part of the Reiver Catholic Club. Together, we can make a difference on campus and beyond. See you at our next gathering.
Club Representative – John DeLong
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a Christian organization that focuses on encouraging and equipping athletes, coaches, and other individuals involved in sports to integrate their faith with their athletic endeavors. Join Paster Rich Riche and other fellow Iowa Western athletes and coaches in your walk with faith and athletics.
Club Representative – Paster Rich Riche
Contact Information
If you are interested in more information about Campus Life and Student Activities on campus, please contact:
The Student Life lobby is located on the 2nd floor Student Center, across from the Game Room. Offices STC 2016 or STC 2013.
Hours – Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone – 712-325-3728
Email – campuslife@iwcc.edu
Questions, comments or concerns? Click HERE to learn more
Be an Active Bystander – Be an Upstander!
Iowa Western Community College holds standing up and looking out for one another’s safety as a core value and important component of campus life. One way in which our school commits to this value is by providing all students with bystander intervention training. We want each student to have the knowledge and skills to be an active bystander, who intervenes when they see a potentially unsafe situation or interaction. The bystander intervention training provided is sent to all new students via their Iowa Western email at the beginning of the fall and spring semester. The name of the training is Voices of Change and is available to students throughout their entire time at Iowa Western. Completion of the training is highly recommended due to the importance of the content.
Food Service Galley
The Galley is laid out similar to that of a “food court”. Stations available for your convenience are:
- Pizza
- Burgers and Chicken
- Soup and Salad
- Entrée’s
- Custom Sandwiches/Panini
- Dessert
- Beverage
All of the stations are self-serve and will feature a variety of food items.
It is buffet style so you may may eat as much or as little as you want at each meal service.
- Food may not leave the dinning area
- Food is not to be shared with others
- School I.D. is required to eat if you are on a meal plan
- Missed meals cannot be made up
You will need your ID (Meal Plan) Card to be swiped each time you go through the line. Carry it with you at all times if you want to eat.
*We can accommodate most special diets and food preferences.
Service Learning
Service-Learning, community service, activities, and civic engagement are essential components of the comprehensive education Iowa Western provides its students. Iowa Western offers a variety of ways for students to learn how to become active citizens in both the local community and in our larger diverse global society. Iowa Western students participate in service-learning projects connected to courses, provide valuable community service for local nonprofit organizations, and are encouraged to become active in civic issues.
Faculty and staff, in partnership with representatives of nonprofit community organizations, design service-learning projects based on two main objectives:
- Meeting community needs, which helps strengthen the community.
- Advancing the students’ understand of specific course content and related civic learning objectives. Strong reflective components are built into the course to help students consider relationships between their service, the course curriculum, and its impact on their personal values and professional goals. There are more than 100 nonprofit agencies in Council Bluffs and surrounding areas that utilize volunteers on a regular basis. There are a number of courses in a variety of disciplines at Iowa Western that include a service-learning component within their curriculum.
Iowa Western scholars who have completed 12 or more college-level credit hours and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher are invited to become members of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. The society invites eligible students each semester.
In addition to being outstanding scholars, members of PTK serve as role models at school and in the community through their involvement in service and college projects. Phi Theta Kappa Officers are elected by their fellow members and represent the society and IWCC at local, regional, and international events.
There are many scholarship opportunities for members, including transfer scholarships to four-year universities nationwide. Each semester, new members are able to participate in a formal induction ceremony, where they are recognized by family members, fellow students, and college faculty, staff, and administrators. Phi Theta Kappa Scholars are also recognized at the Iowa Western Graduation Ceremony in a few ways; one optional way is through the purchase of an official PTK Honors Stole and/or Tassel.
Contact Information
Council Bluffs – Based Students:
Josh Sullivan
Centers – Based Students:
Heather Babka
Kristin Smith