Nine counties combined to create Iowa Central: Buena Vista, Calhoun, Greene, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster and Wright.
In the ensuing years, the Storm Lake Center has been expanded so that now it offers the full range of community college programs.
In 1975, Iowa Central joined with Buena Vista College in Storm Lake in a cooperative venture whereby students can earn a bachelor's degree attending evening classes.
For an Associate of Arts degree, there are more than 50 majors the school offers including accounting, journalism, and social work.
Iowa Central also offers other diploma programs including carpentry, culinary arts, industrial mechanics, and more.