Iowa Valley Community College District, headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, is a public higher education institution established in 1966. As one of fifteen community college districts within the state, the organization manages a network of campuses and educational centers designed to serve the Central Iowa region. The district operates Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, founded in 1890, and Marshalltown Community College, which began operations in 1927. Additionally, the district maintains Iowa Valley Continuing Education and a satellite facility known as Iowa Valley Grinnell, which was established in 1993.
Academic offerings at the primary campuses include one-year and two-year career-technical programs alongside Associate in Arts and Associate in Science transfer degrees. These pathways support students seeking immediate workforce entry or further university education. The continuing education division provides specialized training for business and industry sectors while delivering thousands of adult education programs and services across the broader service area. The Grinnell location extends these capabilities to Poweshiek County, offering both college credit courses and adult education resources. This structure allows the district to address diverse educational needs ranging from vocational skill development to general academic advancement.