Spring Spotlight: Humanities
Humanities: Communicate, Create, Contribute Join us this Spring as we Spotlight different programs offered at NIACC. These events will be in person. Come see campus, our dedicated labs and classrooms, and meet the faculty and staff who teach these classes.Explore oral communication, writing, and creative expression. Develop your critical thinking skills while exploring your artistic […]
Free Health Careers Training At NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College is offering free health care training opportunities. Choose from eight health care careers: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or CNA Refresher, Medication Aid or Manager, Phlebotomy, IV Therapy, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Advanced EMT. These short-term certificates range in length from four weeks to a full semester, and are FREE […]
Spring Spotlight: STEM
Join us this Spring as we Spotlight different programs offered at NIACC. These events will be in person. Come see campus, our dedicated labs and classrooms, and meet the faculty and staff who teach these classes. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math): Explore, Analyze, Discover Explore the world and human body using the scientific methods of […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Spring 2023 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Spring 2023 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The Spring 2023 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Wednesday evenings, and will begin with an in-person orientation session on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. U of I Venture School […]
Spring New Student Orientation
Students are required to attend the new student orientation, to be held on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023. At orientation you will attend sessions pertinent to your academic and personal success, meet students with similar interests, and have the opportunity to navigate campus to help prepare you for success at NIACC from Day 1! Spring 2023 […]
January 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month – Easy2Show
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Jill and Troy Ihrke of Easy2Show in Sheffield, IA as the January 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month. Easy2Show is a completely integrated software used to manage competitions and exhibitors, as well as clubs. Their patent pending software process moves data […]
NIACC Alumnus James T. Johnson to be Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
James T. “Jim” Johnson, a Mason City native and 1962 graduate of Mason City Junior College, NIACC’s predecessor, will be honored for his accomplishments with the Outstanding Alumnus award at the Pathways to Success Program in April. Johnson, spent decades in the aerospace industry serving as Vice President of Engineering, Research, and Development with Boeing, […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Allen Eden of Original Saw Company as the December 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Allen Eden of Original Saw Company in Britt, IA as the December 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month. Allen Eden is the President of Original Saw Company and Williams & Hussey. Original Saw was established in 1990 by Allen’s father, Robert […]
Dixie Longate
When life seems to get too crazy and the world is crapping on your lawn, it’s time to strap on your big-girl boots, grab your breakfast vodka, and light off a few Cherry Bombs and Bottle Rockets. There’s nothing better than walking into your new self with a bang! The new show from Dixie Longate […]
NIACC’s Registered Apprenticeships Building Workforce in North Iowa
An apprentice is defined as a person who is learning a job or trade from a skilled employer. Becoming an apprentice is a great way to get on a career pathway that will help fast-track professional goals, avoid massive debt, and earn a competitive wage. Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality form of learning. While getting […]
NIACC Programs Help Student Start Beekeeping Business
Being an entrepreneur is more than simply owning your own business. You are building something tangible out of an idea. It takes extreme dedication and relentless hard work to become a sustainable business, especially without the support of a parent company or big industry to back your concepts. Thinking outside of the box is an […]
Saturday Campus Visit
NIACC is offering campus visits on Saturday mornings where you and your family can attend a group presentation and a campus tour. This option is intended for students who do not need individual counseling, but instead want an overview of admissions requirements, financial aid, academic programs, and student life. Saturday Visits will be located in […]
North Iowa Choral Society Holiday Concert
North Iowa Choral Society is pleased to announce its annual holiday concert, “Let There Be Peace,” to be held on Sunday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium. The ensemble is directed by Linda Ferjak and accompanied by Jackie Burk. Messages of peace and joy will be performed including choruses […]
Fall 2022 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted Venture School Launch Day on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The Fall 2022 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of local judges selected First, Second, and Third […]