Focus on Diabetes

11/08/2025

Iowa has the 2nd highest and fastest growing cancer incidents in the nation. The Focus on Diabetes leadership team is leading a statewide prostate cancer research initiative.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men but it is almost 100% curable.

11/03/2025

10/31/2025

In light of the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impacts on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Double Up Food Bucks will continue to be available to SNAP users in Iowa.

SNAP participants can continue to earn and spend Double Up Food Bucks on purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables with any existing SNAP/EBT balance at participating locations. Up to $15 of Double Up Food Bucks can be earned per day.

At this time, no changes are planned to the earning process. For more information, visit the link below.

https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/doubleupfaq.

10/30/2025

At 34 years old, Kenneth discovered he had breast cancer. It took an emotional toll on him, but he found strength by connecting with others.This video can al...

10/27/2025

Living beyond a cancer diagnosis.

10/25/2025

Splash of Color Breast Cancer Support Group, founded by a mother and her two daughters who are all breast cancer survivors, offers a "splash" of hope for women of color who are or have been afflicted with breast cancer.

10/25/2025

Iowa sunrise 🫶🏽

10/22/2025

LaTreyal is a student leader with our youth team empowering me. Keep up the hard work LaTreyal.

⏰ Time Management Pro: LaTreyal Oliver Flips the Script! 💻
The Waterloo Career Center helped LaTreyal Oliver on his high school journey! This West High student in the Information Solutions program has a powerful story of turning around his priorities.
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Before coming to the WCC, LaTreyal struggled with getting to class on time and prioritizing his school work. But seeing how the Career Center connected his high school classes directly to his future changed everything!
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“I flipped the script by getting more involved and joining different clubs. This encouraged me to do my work and participate so I could strive in the future.”
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Now, LaTreyal is succeeding by completing his school work first and making sure he’s in class before the bell rings. His grades are up and his attendance is great!
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He's taking Computer Programming and Principles of Selling because they helped him figure out his path after graduation. He considers the WCC a free way to earn college credit and gain clarity before college. The most important skill he's learned? Time management—a skill he now uses every day to organize his life and stay on track.
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LaTreyal definitely recommends the WCC to other students looking to find their future career and accomplish their goals! 🚀