Junior high girls explore careers in manufacturing

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More than 70 junior high girls recently learned about careers in the manufacturing industry at the Women in Manufacturing Summit at the Quad-Cities Campus. The day included breakout sessions where […]

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Career, technical programs prepare students for immediate employment

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Black Hawk College has 64 career and technical education degrees and certificates that prepare students for immediate employment in high-wage, high-demand careers. Since 2015, the college has awarded more than […]

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Stuffed animals get checkups at 2nd Teddy Bear Hospital

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Dozens of stuffed animals are now healthier after visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital at Black Hawk College. The second annual event brought 57 children to the East Campus to get […]

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Bloomberg named Best Jr. College Livestock Judging Team Coach

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Black Hawk College’s Dr. Blake Bloomberg recently was voted Best Jr. College Livestock Judging Team Coach in the Best of the Barns competition. Best of the Barns is an annual […]

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Ward estate gives additional $150,000 to East Foundation

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In 2020, the Black Hawk College East Foundation received its largest estate gift in the foundation’s history – a $240,000 gift from the late Donal J. “Bud” Ward of Walnut. […]

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Employees honored with BHC Coins of Excellence

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More than a dozen BHC employees were awarded Black Hawk College Coins of Excellence at the Oct. 27, 2023, Board of Trustees meeting. On Oct. 6, 2023, the college and […]

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BHC pumpkin auction raises $8,400 for United Way

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The 2023 Stampede Auction of Champion Pumpkins set a new fundraising record at the Black Hawk College East Campus. The Oct. 25 event raised money for Kewanee Area United Way […]

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High school students explore careers at Manufacturing Day

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More than 30 students from Annawan, Galva and Kewanee high schools recently attended Manufacturing Day at the Black Hawk College Welding and Skilled Trades Center in Kewanee. The day included […]

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Aggie alumni, family, friends raise $68,000+ for ag programs

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What happens when 135 Black Hawk College alumni, their families and friends get together? They raise more than $68,000 for BHC East Campus agriculture programs! On July 28-30, the Agri-Business […]

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Celebrate 2022-23 East Campus ag students

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Celebrate the East Campus championships and individual accomplishments from this school year in the 2023 Aggie Yearbook. Congratulations on a great year! Table of contents: Equestrian Competitive Teams Livestock Judging […]

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