ICAN is excited to announce a new office location in Cedar Falls. Beginning Friday, February 4, ICAN will hold office hours in Gilchrist Hall on the University of Northern Iowa’s main campus. “We are very excited to continue our partnership with UNI and have a presence on the main campus...

Long-serving Student Success Advisors Announce Retirement Mary Joan Dougherty Mary Joan Dougherty joined the ICAN team in June 2017, after retiring from a successful career as a school counselor in Northwest Iowa. At ICAN, Mary Joan leveraged her experiences in K-12 education to enhance ICAN’s programs and resources and provided...

The Golden Circle College & Career Fair is being held this Sunday in Altoona and will showcase more than 100 colleges, universities, military, apprenticeship, and career resources -- creating an opportunity for those planning for college or career training within the next couple of years to explore options. The fair is free, open to the public, and being held in-person.

Iowa is one of only 11 states to be awarded a grant to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop the high school classes of 2020 and 2021 from enrolling in education and training opportunities after high school. The national grant, resulting from a competitive process by the National College Attainment...

Benton County Community Foundation Supports Career and College Readiness WATERLOO, IOWA (April 10, 2021) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Benton County Community Foundation to support college and career readiness programming as part of its Student and Educator...

Winnebago County Community Foundation Supports Career and College Readiness WATERLOO, IOWA (April 10, 2021) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Winnebago County Community Foundation to support college and career readiness programming as part of its Student and Educator...

Grundy County Community Foundation Supports Career and College Readiness WATERLOO, IOWA (April 10, 2021) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Grundy County Community Foundation to support college and career readiness programming as part of its Student and Educator...

Enhance Hamilton County Foundation Aids in Addressing COVID Attainment Gaps ANKENY, IOWA (April 1, 2021) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation to support students and educators during and after COVID-19. The main focus of...

Amid COVID-19, ICR Future Career & College Fair Goes Online March 28 HIAWATHA, IOWA (March 23, 2021) — The ICR Future Virtual Career and College Fair is being held Sunday, March 28 from 1-3 pm, featuring more than 70 colleges, universities, and career resources from across Iowa and the nation,...

Community Foundation of Louisa County Supports Career and College Readiness CORALVILLE, IOWA (March 2, 2021) — The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Louisa County to provide support to students and educators through the COVID-19 pandemic. The...