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2026 Welding Competition

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) and American Welding Society (AWS) Eastern Iowa Section 162 are proud to present the 2026 Welding Competition.  Local high school and college students are invited to compete for a chance to win welding gear and AWS scholarships! The competition will take place on Wednesday, May 20 from 9AM – 2PM. Doors…

Explore Laser Solutions: Free Seminar on May 12-13

On behalf of IPG Photonics of Davenport, IA Laser Applications & Automation Seminar is a free two-day, in-person educational event designed for welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, operations leaders, and technical decision-makers exploring or expanding the use of industrial laser technologies. 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 13  Hosted at IPG Photonics’ Davenport facility, the…

Black Hawk College Presentation & Tour

Join us at 5PM on Thursday, March 26 at Black Hawk College for an informative session exploring key welding topics, including the role of hydrogen control in cored wires and how their unique benefits and applications can improve your welding performance. We’ll also cover electrolytic stainless steel cleaning – its various methods and why proper cleaning is…

Save the Date: 2026 Welding Competition

View in browser EASTERN IOWA SECTION ANNOUNCEMENT Save the Date: May 20 2026 American Welding Society Eastern Iowa Section and Eastern Iowa Community College Welding Competition Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) and American Welding Society (AWS) Eastern Iowa Section 162 are proud to present the 2026 Welding Competition. The competition will take place on Wednesday, May…