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IVCC Installs ‘Smart’ Spaces for Dual-Credit Students

Grace Mertel, IV Leader Staff Writer April 25, 2025

After receiving a generous $890,000 U.S Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant in December 2023, IVCC has successfully begun installment of nine distance learning classrooms for dual-credit...

IVCC Officials Respond to Department of Education Uncertainty: “It Keeps Me Up at Night”

Abigail Beckcom, IV Leader Writer April 24, 2025

As the national conversation about the potential dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education exemplifies, administrators at IVCC are saying to stay calm while preparing for any possible outcomes. President...

Celebrating the compassionate life of IVCC professor Jean Forst 

Celebrating the compassionate life of IVCC professor Jean Forst 

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

“When I think about Jean, I remember her compassion, kindness and unwavering love,” said her friend and colleague Amanda Cook Fesperman. “She was dedicated to making the world a better place. Jean...

DR. DAVID ALLAN KUESTER

Kuester retires after 27 years of service

Sonja Penney, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer March 29, 2025

Dr. David Allan Kuester, theatre director, who has taught speech and theatre as well as produced myriad plays at IVCC, will retire this year after 27 years. Dr. Kuester’s last day at IVCC is July...

IVCC 100 logo, designed by Chad Brokaw

IVCC’s 100-Year Celebration

Abigail Beckcom, IV Leader Staff February 27, 2025

Illinois Valley Community College is celebrating a major milestone – 100 years of serving students as well as the community. In order to honor this achievement, the college is hosting a special gala...

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...

Danica Scoma, an IVCC student, has been awarded a scholarship to study abroad.

Scoma awarded scholarship for study abroad

Submitted for IV Leader January 30, 2025

Illinois Valley Community College freshman Danica Scoma has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which pays undergraduates up to $5,000 to cover costs of studying abroad. This...

The women's basketball team celebrates their first win of the season vs. Harper College.

Sports Roundup

Sam Bima, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Men’s and Women’s basketball has officially tipped off with the Lady Eagles starting on Nov. 7 and the men starting on Nov. 2. The men have started with a 3-5 record this season while averaging 67.6...

Emma Garretson

Student Trustee Reports on Upcoming Events

Emma Garretson, Student Trustee December 2, 2024

Hello Eagles!  I hope your semester is going well and that you’re all enjoying some relaxing weeks before finals begin. During finals week, there will be stress-relief activities available, along...

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