NICC Calmar construction projects are underway

Northeast Iowa Community College has begun construction on several projects at its Calmar campus.

Reconstruction of the Iowa's Dairy Center parking lot started July 12th. The current lot, originally constructed in 2000 and in disrepair, requires extensive work. The bond referendum that passed in September 2018 is supporting this effort.

NICC also began construction of an improved entrance drive to the lot. The current entrance location is steep, located on a slight curve, and the drive exit presents line-of-sight problems for drivers entering and leaving the lot adjacent to Highway 150. The new entrance will provide greater visibility and access to the center. There will also be updates to exterior lighting and improvements in sidewalks and drainage systems. Skyline Construction, of Decorah, is the contractor for the project. NICC plans to complete work by mid-August.

NICC is also beginning construction of an x-ray room for the Large Animal Veterinary Technician program. The room will be housed in a new addition to Iowa's Dairy Center and will provide instructional space for students to perform x-ray imaging work. The 30' x 30' addition will be accessible for companion animals, such as dogs and cats, as well as cows and horses.

The x-ray addition is financed with state of Iowa Accelerated Career Education (ACE) funds.

Additional projects at the Calmar campus this summer include new flooring on the second level of the Child Development Center and replacement of heating and ventilation systems at the Dairy Center and Max Clark Hall. Bond levy funds will support these projects.