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Carpentry

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Northeast Iowa Community College carpentry and electrician students proudly stand in front of a newly completed 2,000-square-foot single-family home in Calmar.
Projects

NICC carpentry and electrician students finish Calmar project home

A 2,000-square-foot, single-family residence in Calmar now stands as a testament to the practical skills gained by students from Northeast Iowa Community College's carpentry and electrician programs,

Scott Ramirez·May 13, 2026
Close-up of a carpenter's hands expertly cutting a mortise and tenon joint with hand tools in a well-lit woodworking shop.
How-To

11 Best Woodworking Joints for DIY and Pro Carpenters

In controlled tests, the mortise and tenon joint withstood an average of 172 pounds of breaking force, significantly outperforming simpler alternatives, according to Woodgears .

Scott Ramirez·May 10, 2026