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Luther College, Northeast Iowa Community College partner for student housing • Iowa Capital Dispatch [1]

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Date: 2025-05

Starting this fall, Luther College will become home to more than just its own students with a new partnership between the private university and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC).

NICC announced in a news release that a small cohort of students attending courses at the community college’s Calmar campus will have the opportunity to live on the Luther College campus in Decorah, less than a 20-minute drive away.

“We’re excited to launch this innovative partnership with Luther College, which will provide housing opportunities that enhance the overall college experience for NICC students,” said NICC Interim President Dave Dahms in the release. “This collaboration supports and enhances our students’ academic and personal growth while building a stronger bridge between two outstanding institutions. Our partnerships with four-year colleges like Luther College are a key part of our commitment to student success and opportunity.”

According to the release, the 20 to 50 NICC students who will live in Luther College’s Larsen Hall will be able to purchase meal plans and access resources like fitness facilities and the library.

NICC Vice President of Student Services Amy Gaffney called the new partnership “a game-changer” in the release, saying the new housing option aims to calm concerns about housing for prospective Calmar students who are coming from far away. The release stated students who travel to study at NICC, especially student athletes and those in specialized programs, will benefit from living at Luther.

The community college is developing a plan to help new students and families tour Luther College during NIACC orientation visits, the release stated.

“We know the power of the residential campus experience, and we want to share the positive benefits of community with NICC students,” said Luther College President Brad Chamberlain in a separate news release. “We look forward to them becoming a positive addition to our campus community.”

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