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BHC, community honor area first responders, civilian hero

Black Hawk College recently honored area first responders for their contributions, sacrifices and dedication to public service. Community members were invited to nominate first responders who have demonstrated a willingness […]

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Check out the 2023 Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners!

Quad-Cities Campus Student Life hosted the 2023 BHC Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Thanks to the students who took the time to paint a pumpkin masterpiece! See all of the entries […]

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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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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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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit, open house celebrates diversity, innovation

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and diverse voices from around the region came together Sept. 7 to showcase the power of diversity, innovation and collaboration in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The 2023 […]

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BHC celebrating 54 years of providing Adult Ed classes

Black Hawk College is celebrating National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Sept. 17-23. The college began serving adult education learners on July 1, 1969. Today, the Black Hawk College […]

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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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Congrats to 2023 GED®, high school completion grads!

Black Hawk College recently celebrated the accomplishments of 79 students at the annual GED® and High School Completion Graduation Celebration. The event recognized Adult Education and Optional Education students from […]

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State association honors former BHC trustee

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) recently honored former Black Hawk College trustee Jon Looney of Kewanee at its 2023 Awards Banquet. Looney served on the Black Hawk College […]

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Students meet Gov. Pritzker at BHC stop

Some BHC students got to meet Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker when he stopped by the Quad-Cities Campus June 6 for a news conference about higher education funding. The state’s fiscal […]