Certification exams are available to commercial applicators at the following 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 should be handled through the Pesticide Bureau, IDALS. 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 GO NIACC 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 319-752-2731 extension 140
Testing Hours: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday
This article originally appeared on page 140 of the IC-480(18) -- July 13, 1998 issue.