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House welcomes community college students from across Iowa
Summary
Multiple representatives introduced students from several Iowa community colleges for Community College Day, highlighting workforce development programs and industry partnerships such as Steffensmeyer Welding.
Several House members used introductions to welcome students and faculty from community colleges across Iowa during Community College Day on the Hill. Representatives from Webster, Lee, Dubuque, Clay, Lehi and Woodbury each introduced delegations from Iowa Central Community College, Southeastern Community College, Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), Iowa Lakes Community College, Kirkwood Community College, and Western Iowa Tech. Representative Meyer asked lawmakers to "give them a warm house welcome."
Speakers highlighted workforce development and industry partnerships: Representative Watkins thanked Steffensmeyer Welding and told the chamber, "We are grateful to both SCC and Steffensmeyer Welding for their commitment to workforce development." Representative Jones described a range of programs at Iowa Lakes, including wind, hospitality and electrician training, and Representative Smith noted the 60th anniversary of community colleges. The introductions were ceremonial and occurred during the opening announcements rather than as committee business.
