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IV Leader is the student newspaper of Illinois Valley Community College

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"Morning Afternoon"

IVCC student Nat Glynn wins first place in local art exhibit

Sonja Penney, Editor in Chief September 4, 2025

Nat Glynn, IVCC student, won first place for her illustration named “Morning afternoon” in recent local North Central Illinois ARTworks (NCI ARTworks) art exhibit. NCI ARTworks’ Emerging Artists...

Explore the World with IVCC Study Abroad

Abigail Beckcom, Staff Writer September 4, 2025

Illinois Valley Community College students are able to travel the globe while staying on track to graduate, thanks to IVCC’s variety of study abroad programs. Amanda Cook Fesperman, IVCC’s study...

Criminal Justice Internship Program

Nicholas Graham, IVCC Staff Writer May 2, 2025

One of the most important aspects of IVCC is their internship program. IVCC offers various internships for students in certain fields. One of these programs is for the Criminal Justice department. I sat...

2025 marks the 30th anniversary for long running MIMIC Fair at IVCC 

2025 marks the 30th anniversary for long running MIMIC Fair at IVCC 

Sonja Penney, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer April 24, 2025

Students and IVCC employees were able to purchase products designed and created by students during the college’s 30th annual MIMIC Fair on April 16.  MIMIC stands for Making Industry Meaningful in...

Plans announced for graduations

April 24, 2025

About 200 students who completed degrees or certificates are expected to participate in the Illinois Valley Community College 59th Annual Commencement ceremony at noon on Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium....

Art show winners gain recognition

The IV Leader Staff April 24, 2025

IVCC hosted its annual art show April 7-18 and several IVCC and high school students were recognized for their work at a reception on April 11. “It was a fantastic turnout of both high school and...

Black History Month Celebrated

Black History Month Celebrated

February 27, 2025

Rapper DJ Lee (above) address students about the history of Hip Hop during a Black History Month event in the Student Life Space. Students would later go through the food line at the annual Soul Food Buffet....

Black History Month 2025

IVCC plans for Black History Month this February 2025

Sonja Penney, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer January 30, 2025

February is the recognition and celebration of Black History Month, with activities sponsored by Student Activities, the campus Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI), and Jacobs Library. One...

IVCC Dental Assisting Students in-action. 
Credit: IVCC Photo

IVCC Dental Clinics Seek New Patients

Grace Mertel, IV Leader Staff Writer January 30, 2025

IVCC’s dental clinic returned earlier this month with more availability to accommodate students' smiles. Clinics will be offered until May 5, operating from 8 a.m. until noon Mondays, Thursdays, and...

FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic school year is open for all students to apply and if eligible, will potentially receive free grant money

Sonja Penney, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer January 30, 2025

All students are eligible to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply today at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Award letters will be announced around the second...

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