In addition to the sites listed in the April 6 ICM newsletter (page 33), certification exams also are available to commercial applicators at three community colleges. Appointments are necessary and there will be a $10 testing fee for all the exams an individual wants to take in a single session, in addition to any certification fees. Exam scores should be available within 24 hours. These sites are testing-only sites. All other licensing functions and payment of fees need to be handled through the Pesticide Bureau, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. All sites are closed during holidays.

Iowa Central Community College

824 Flindt St.

Storm Lake, IA 50588

Testing Center: AEA Building, Room 202

Contact: Marcia Wabeke at 712-749-5179

Testing Hours: September through May: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 2 p.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday.

June through August: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday; other evening hours are available

North Iowa Community College

500 College Drive

Mason City, IA 50401

Testing Center: Beem Center, Independent Study Lab

Contact: Kay Haugen at 1-888 GONIACC or 515-422-4266

Testing Hours: Day and evening hours are available

Southeastern Community College

1015 South Gear Ave

West Burlington, IA 52655-0605

Testing Center: Learning Center, Room 519, Trustee Hall

Contact: Linda Swenson at 319-752-2731 extension no. 140

Testing Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday