(Council Bluffs) -- Almost a year after announcing his retirement, the final days are down to a precious few for Dr. Dan Kinney. Kinney officially steps down as president at Iowa Western Community College December 31st after 26 years. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Tuesday morning, Kinney says he's looking forward to his retirement. "People keep asking me that question," said Kinney. "I'm not really melancholy, or anything like that. Obviously, I'm going to have a different way of life in the future, but I'm still going to be in the community. I'm still going to be involved in community activities. One of the big things is I'll still get to attend all the student events at the college, and things like that. I'm just transitioning, I guess."