2nd Annual Iowa Student Entrepreneur Summit
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the second annual Iowa Student Entrepreneurship Summit on April 11-12, 2025 at locations in Mason City and Clear Lake, IA. This dynamic event brings together business majors and student entrepreneurs from Iowa’s community colleges, private colleges and the University of Northern Iowa. The Student Entrepreneurship Summit included a […]
Business Transition Planning Workshop
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC will host a free virtual Business Transition Planning Workshop on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm via Zoom. Registration is required.Small business owners are invited to learn how to protect their legacy and plan for the future in this […]
NIACC Graduation Ceremonies
The 2024 – 2025 NIACC graduation ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 2nd in the NIACC Auditorium at the following times:1 pm – Health Sciences3 pm – Skilled Trades5 pm – Arts & Sciences
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
The NIACC Nursing Pinning Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the NIACC Activity Center. Please join us in celebrating the class of 2025 Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Medical Assistant graduates.
North Iowa Concert Band Spring Concert
We invite you to an unforgettable evening of music at the North Iowa Concert Band’s annual spring concert, A Night at the Movies, on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 PM in the NIACC Auditorium. The concert will feature a dynamic selection of movie themes by celebrated composers. This free event showcases the incredible talent of […]
Pathways To Success
Mark your calendars for the NIACC Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. This inspiring event celebrates the achievements of NIACC alumni and students who exemplify scholarship, leadership, and character.This year’s keynote speaker and Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient is Zakaria “Zak” […]
NIACC Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher […]
National marketing council honors NIACC at 50th anniversary national conference
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) received a 2024 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference last month in New Orleans. The conference also concluded a year-long celebration of NCMPR’s 50th anniversary, which was founded in 1974.NIACC earned the Print Wild Card award for its […]
Applications Now Open for 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy at the NIACC Pappajohn Center
Unique Opportunity for North Iowa High School StudentsMASON CITY, IOWA – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA), taking place from Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 2025. A concluding pitch competition will be held on Monday, June 23, […]
National CTE Signing Day
Please join us for National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the Muse Norris Conference Center on the NIACC campus.The event, modeled after an athletic signing, is for students committing to further their education in one of NIACC’s Agriculture or Skilled Trades programs. Along with more than […]
NIACC Trojans 2025 Hall of Fame Event
The program is set for Friday, April 4 in the NIACC Activity Center. The event will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner at 5:45 p.m. and the induction ceremony to conclude the evening.The Class of 2025 is Tom Dunn (softball coach), Chris Frenz (long-time KGLO broadcaster and current NIACC men’s […]
Spring 2025 Venture School Launch Day Competition Awards
$4,000 in Prizes Awarded to Local EntrepreneursThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday March 27, 2025. The NIACC Spring 2025 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local […]
Andrew’s You’ve Got A Friend In Me Car Show
Join us for Andrew’s You’ve Got A Friend In Me Car Show on Sunday, June 8th at NIACC.Money raised will help fund tuition for the NIACC’s ‘Educate’ program as well as helping families with individuals with intellectual challenges and special needs.There will be food trucks available.For more information visit: https://andrews-friends.org/
March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month: Lori Finch
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Lori Finch of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods of Britt, IA as the March 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.Lori Finch, founder of Gabby’s Gluten Free Goods, turned a personal challenge into a business that provides high-quality gluten-free baked goods to customers […]
NIACC Job Expo
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will host its 2025 Job Expo from 10 am-1 pm on Wednesday, April 2 in the NIACC Gymnasium. Students looking to begin their post-academic careers, those exploring career paths, and job seekers looking for their next opportunities in North Iowa are invited to attend. This event is also a […]