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Feb 2, 2024

Stuffed animals get checkups at 2nd Teddy Bear Hospital

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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Jan 19, 2024

Bloomberg named Best Jr. College Livestock Judging Team Coach

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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Dec 13, 2023

Ward estate gives additional $150,000 to East Foundation

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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Nov 13, 2023

Employees honored with BHC Coins of Excellence

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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Oct 26, 2023

BHC pumpkin auction raises $8,400 for United Way

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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Oct 20, 2023

High school students explore careers at Manufacturing Day

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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Sep 6, 2023

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

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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May 19, 2023

Celebrate 2022-23 East Campus ag students

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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May 4, 2023

Students, employees honored with BHC Coins of Excellence

More than 50 BHC students and employees recently were honored for their accomplishments with Black Hawk College Coins of Excellence. “Our program was created to recognize individuals who have demonstrated […]

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May 1, 2023

Congrats to 2023 high school welding invitational winners

Black Hawk College recently hosted the 5th Annual T-Joint Fillet Weld Invitational at the college’s Welding and Skilled Trades Center in downtown Kewanee. The goal is to provide a competitive […]