Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Design Thinking Summer Academy
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Design Thinking Summer Academy will run from June 28-July 2. This week-long camp will run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the steps of the design thinking process and put it into practice.Kids entering grades 8th-12th will find out how engineers and designers […]
NIACC Extreme Makeover: College Edition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Oscar Madong of Mason City and Yanileth Guzman of Belmond; they are the winners of North Iowa Area Community College’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Each will receive free NIACC tuition plus textbooks and more for the 2021-22 school year. The three other finalists – Robert Putney of Rockford, Samantha Mary of Garner, and Shawn Snelling of Clear Lake will each receive half price tuition for the 2021-22 academic year. Many scholarship opportunities are available at NIACC for adults […]
Design Thinking Summer Academy is June 28-July 2
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Design Thinking Summer Academy will run from June 28-July 2. This week-long camp will run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the steps of the design thinking process and put it into practice.Kids entering grades 8th-12th will find out how engineers and designers […]
NIACC Announces New Athletic Director
MASON CITY – Cam Olson will become North Iowa Area Community College’s fifth athletic director in school history.Olson, who previously served as an interim athletic director at San Jose City College in 2019, replaces current athletic director Dan Mason, who is retiring on June 30. Mason has served as NIACC’s athletic director since 2006.“I am excited […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) is a unique opportunity for a motivated high school student like you. It’s designed to provide you with the fundamental skills to start your own business and become an entrepreneur. The Youth Entrepreneurial Academy consists of several components including an evening orientation and a 5 day academy in which you […]
Mind Mania is June 14-18 at NIACC
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Mind Mania camp is the best week of the summer! NIACC’s Mind Mania day camp will run from June 14-June 18 and offer campers the chance to exercise their minds and bodies throughout the day.Kids entering grades 3-8 next year will find out exactly what the summer excitement is […]
Mind Mania
Mind Mania is the best week of your summer. Mind Mania camp will run from June 14th through June 18thMind Mania takes the best part of every camp and rolls them into one. NIACC’s Mind Mania day camp offers campers the chance to exercise their minds and body throughout the day. Kids entering grades 3-8 […]
Agribusiness and Brain Business
Understanding mental health can sometimes be as mysterious as knowing if the rain is going to fall to water the seeds that have been planted in the ground. Although neither field is an exact science, agri-business and brain business are two areas where Ramona Wink is well versed. Ramona Wink is a licensed mental health […]
North Iowa Area Community College Joins Manufacturing Consortium
As business and industry evolve at an ever-increasing pace, the next wave of change in the form of digitalization and automation, known as “Industry 4.0,” will require new processes for businesses and new skills for employees. Today, North Iowa Area Community College joins with Iowa’s Community Colleges and the Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how […]
NIACC Celebrates Graduation With Four Ceremonies
At the four North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, May 7, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 900 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2020-21 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2021 represents 11 countries, 19 states and 117 Iowa communities.(* Midyear Graduate)ADEL* […]
NIACC Graduate Honors
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at NIACC)Trevor A. Brinkman, BristowAngela L. Dodd, Clear LakeKessa A. Fingalsen, ManlyMattilyn S. Flack, BradfordMadison J. Klingenborg, DumontKeri L. Larson, Mason CityThea G. Lunning, Mason CityHailey N. McCoy-Munger, SheffieldCollin W. McCrabb, WiltonEmily J. Majerczyk, Clear LakeJacob J. Mehmen, Mason CityJoseph D. Monson, Clear LakeJacob C. Petersen, Clear LakeJalen […]
Winners announced in the 21st Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2021 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually with 13 students advancing to the final presentation round, where plans were reviewed by John Pappajohn and his team. Student entrepreneurs entering the competition came from Drake University, Iowa State University, North Iowa Area Community College, the University of Iowa, and the University of […]
NIACC Graduation Commencement May 7
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement: May 7, 2021 in the NIACC Gymnasium. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, there will be four separate ceremonies.Each graduate will receive two guest tickets. Masks will be required on campus and to attend all ceremonies.Graduation Ceremony and TimeHealth (This will include the pinning of the ADN, PN and Medical […]