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Apr 20, 2026

New report: Black Hawk College generates nearly $291M for regional economy

WQAD - Black Hawk College contributes nearly $291 million to the regional economy, supporting local jobs and workforce growth while helping graduates build careers in the community.

Apr 16, 2026

Report: BHC and its students add $291M+ to local economy

Black Hawk College has released new findings from a comprehensive economic impact study showing the college contributed nearly $291 million in total income to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

illustration of 3 people wearing hard hats and pictured with oversized books, apple, ruler, gears and tools accompanied by text USA TODAY America's Top Vocational Schools 2025.

Jul 28, 2025

BHC named one of the nation’s top trade schools by USA TODAY

Black Hawk College has been recognized as one of the Top 250 trade schools in the country – and one of just 13 in Illinois – by USA TODAY.

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