Health Careers Camp
Come and experience what it’s like to care for people in some of our most exciting health care fields! At Health Careers Camp, you will learn some essential skills related to working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Medical Assistant (MA), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). You will […]
NIACC Recognized Nearly 750 Graduates at Commencement
At the two North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 6, nearly 750 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2021-22 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2022 represents 10 countries, 16 states and 106 Iowa communities. ACKLEY David Lee […]
North Iowa Area Community College Graduation Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES (Graduates earning all A’s at NIACC) Bradley J. Andrews, Charles City Kaitlin G. Davis, Mason City Macy Rose Dirksen, Sheffield Sullivan Friedrich Fair, Elma Neil Patrick Gogerty, Mason City Cade Wyatt Hanig, Mason City Cayden Reece Kelley, Nora Springs Raven Irene Kinnetz, Clarion Brianna Elizabeth Notermann, Mason City Emily Marie […]
NIACC Commencement
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement: May 6, 2022 in the NIACC Gymnasium. Career Technical Ceremony- 3:00pm (This will include the pinning of ADN, PN, and Medical Assistant Graduates) Arts & Sciences Ceremony- 5:30pm A Graduation Reception for graduates, friends, and family will be held in between the two ceremonies from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. […]
NIACC Named Semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is honored to be named a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students. NIACC is one of only twenty-five colleges in the country […]
North Iowa Choral Society Spring Concert
North Iowa Choral Society to Present Spring Concert Looking for ways to treat Mom on Mother’s Day? Our ensemble is very joyful to be able to share our music with you again! North Iowa Choral Society presents its Annual Spring Concert, “The Gift to Sing,” on Sunday, May 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the North […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in June The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 13 – 17, 2022. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once […]
NIACC Signs First 2 Women’s Wrestlers
More Info Recruiting Questionnaire CLEAR LAKE – History was made Tuesday morning at Clear Lake High School. Clear Lake’s Haley Jackson and Chloe Williamson became the first two females to sign with the NIACC women’s wrestling program. “It’s really exciting to be the first two girls to sign there,” said Williamson, who was a two-time […]
NIACC To Host Free STEM Camp for Middle School Students
North Iowa Area Community College is hosting a free summer STEM enrichment program for middle school students. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program will provide an engaging, hands on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future […]
NIACC Inducts Students into Phi Theta Kappa
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) inducted 100 students into the College’s Alpha Psi Beta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of students attending two-year colleges. Inductees of Phi Theta Kappa must have a 3.5 grade point average, completed 12 semester hours at NIACC and be enrolled […]
Quodlibet
Quodlibet is back! After a two-year absence NIACC Vocal Music’s popular pops program returns to the North Iowa Community Auditorium Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. Themed “Songs We Know by Heart” the Concert Choir and NIACC Singers will bring great memorable […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at NIACC
North Iowa Area Community College invites adults, ages 23 and up, to apply for an Extreme Makeover – a unique makeover that changes lives. For more than 16 years, NIACC has been providing adult students with this opportunity to return to college at no cost. Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
MASON CITY, Iowa— The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted Venture School Launch Day on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The Spring 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 judges [Matt Curtis, Wayne’s […]
North Iowa Concert Band – POSTPONED
Due to the forecast for severe weather this evening, the Spring Concert has been postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later date. The North Iowa Concert Band, under the direction of Justin Smiley-Oyen, will present a Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the North […]
Pathways to Success
Each April, some of NIACC’s top students are recognized for their scholarship, leadership and character during the NIACC Alumni Association’s Annual Pathways to Success. This year’s accomplished graduate of the College, Linda Upmeyer, will share her “Pathway to Success” with the honored students and audience. NIACC Distinguished Alumni Awards are also presented during the event. […]