Northwest Iowa Community College

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public community college based in Sheldon, Iowa, serving a regional area that includes Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux counties and part of Cherokee County. It offers career and technical education, college transfer pathways, adult learning and workforce training. Students can pursue associate degrees, diplomas and certificates through campus and online programs, while area employers use the college for training and workforce partnerships. Founded in 1966, the college was Iowa’s first institution to become a community college. Its rural service area shapes a focus on accessible education and practical training for communities across northwest Iowa.