Applications Now Open for the Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2022 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition application portal is now open. The seventeenth annual statewide competition will award $100,000 in cash prizes to Iowa startups and entrepreneurial ventures. The $100,000 in seed funding includes a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn, matched by $50,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The […]
BASES Fitness Program To Begin at NIACC
BASES, a free fitness program for older adults was launched in Mason City this past January. For the past twelve weeks, individuals have met to increase physical wellness and share fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. BASES stands for ‘Balance-Agility-Strength-Endurance-Socialization’ and is sponsored by North Central Iowa’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Classes […]
Valdez, Minto claim NJCAA National Titles; NIACC’s Kelly named Coach of the Year
It was a perfect Saturday night for the NIACC wrestling team at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. First, NIACC’s Christian Minto became the school’s fourth two-time NJCAA national champion when he claimed the 165-pound national title with a 14-5 major decision over Clackamas’ Steele Starren. “It feels awesome to be a two-time national champion,” […]
Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Proudly Presents Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center proudly presents Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership […]
Drum Tao
Samuel & Patricia Congello Proudly Present Drum Tao Samuel & Patricia Congello proudly present Drum Tao at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. More than 800 million spectators across the world have […]
NIACC Part of Over $5.5 Billion Contribution To Iowa’s Economy
Last week, the Iowa Department of Education released an Economic Impact report about Iowa’s Community Colleges, including North Iowa Area Community College, by Emsi Burning Glass. The report shows a $5.5 billion impact to Iowa’s economy, including the support of 87,149 jobs to Iowans during the last year. Iowa’s Community Colleges provide lasting impact to […]
Goitse
MBT Bank & the Hanson Family Foundation proudly present Goitse at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. The popular and multi-award winning quintet Goitse is taking the Irish music scene by storm. […]
NIACC Adds Women’s Wrestling
More Info Recruiting Questionnaire The NIACC athletic department will add women’s wrestling as its 15th sport starting in the 2022-23 academic year. NIACC will be the fourth school from the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference to add the sport of women’s wrestling. Indian Hills, Iowa Western and Iowa Central were the first three schools from […]
Rent
Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. Proudly Present Rent Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. proudly present Rent at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership […]
Spring and Summer Short-Term Certificate Offerings through NIACC Continuing Education
NIACC Continuing Education is pleased to offer several short-term certificate offerings in the spring and summer of 2022. Our NEW 8-week Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing certificate is designed to introduce and immerse students into multiple areas of the industry. Upon successful completion, students will have basic foundational knowledge of: measurement tools/instruments, shop math, safety in […]
NIACC, Smithfield Foods Sign 3 Students to New Apprenticeship Program
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), Smithfield Foods partner to bring award-winning maintenance technician apprenticeship program to Mason City area From left to right: Jeston Ulmstead, Eric “Dezzi” Despenas, and Jay James North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and Smithfield Foods, Inc. have partnered to offer a new maintenance technician apprenticeship program in the Mason […]
Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will be offering a Women’s Day Empowerment Seminar in honor of 2022 International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, from 1:00-4:30 pm, with sign-in and networking from 12:30-1:00. Participants will hear empowering and inspirational messages from three speakers: KILLER CONFIDENCE with Jodi Krikke […]
The Great DuBois
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Country Inn & Suites proudly presents The Great DuBois at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. The Great DuBois is a fast-paced, high energy circus show […]
NIACC Announces Leadership Changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Dr. Steve Schulz, President North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has announced a leadership change for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center Director after the position was vacated by Tim Putnam. Putnam joined NIACC in 2000 and has developed and delivered entrepreneurial training programs for entrepreneurs, small business […]
Who Hijacked My Fairytale?
The NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series proudly presents Who Hijacked My Fairytale? at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25th, 2022. This presentation is part of the 2021-2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. Step into the magical, heartwarming, incredibly funny journey of a wayward southern […]