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2024-2025 Student Trustee says hello

Emma Garretson, Student Trustee • April 25, 2024

Hello, Eagles! My name is Emma Garretson and I was voted Student Trustee for the 2024-2025 academic year. I will be filling the role of Libby Boyles. I am currently a freshman, from Peru, IL. During...

2024-25 SGA election results

Grace Mertel, IV Leader Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

Sophomore elections for the 2024-2025 Illinois Valley Community College Student Government Association took place on April 4 and 5 in the Student Life Space. A total of 83 ballots were cast across the...

‘Tootsie’ selected as spring production

Cast announced for show

Nick Graham, IV Leader Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of IVCC, the Theater Department has decided to perform Tootsie this spring. Show dates are April 11-14 and 18-21. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are at 7:30pm, with...

Tuition may increase

Jason Bell, IV Leader Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

After a six-year stall on any tuition increases throughout the pandemic, the IVCC board of trustees will be asked to decide on a tuition increase during their March 14 meeting. The college is seeking...

Free dental services offered for IVCC students

Wes Ruppert, IV Leader Staff • February 29, 2024

Free dental treatments for Illinois Valley Community College students, faculty, and staff are available; however, appointments are extended to the general public at a reduced cost. IVCC’s Dental Assisting...

IVCC’s Women’s History Month Celebration set

Emma Coss • February 29, 2024

Illinois Valley Community College has several events planned for Women’s History Month which kicks off in March. Tuesday, March 5 from noon to 1 p.m. in CTC 124-125 there will be a Brown Bag Lunch....

Breaking barriers in mental health care

Emma Coss, IV Leader Editor • February 29, 2024

Access to mental health care in America is scarce and it’s getting worse. Mental health is a prominent issue in the United States. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,...

Student Trustee gives spring update

Libby Boyles, Student Trustee • February 1, 2024

Hello Eagles! Welcome back from break! Student Government had their first meeting after break on Jan. 25. We discussed dates for an SGA meeting with the President’s Council within the next couple of...

Essay contest available for students

IV Leader staff • February 1, 2024

The submission period for Illinois Valley Community College’s 2024 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest is open. The student who best describes “How IVCC has changed my life” will win $300 and read...

Dr. Jennifer Timmers’ take on Climate Change

One Book One College

Grace Mertel, Staff Writer • November 30, 2023

Dr. Jennifer Timmers, IVCC agriculture instructor, gave a presentation on Nov. 1 entitled What is Climate Change & What Can You Do? This presentation was a part of IVCC’s One Book One College...