Aspen Institute Names NIACC as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College CONTACTS: Brooke McDonald, The Aspen Institute, 202-736-5834 (brooke.mcdonald@aspeninstitute.org) Valerie Zahorski-Schmidt, NIACC, 641-422-4435 (zahorval@niacc.edu) WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2019 — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named North Iowa Area Community College as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for […]
NIACC Recognizes 2019-20 Scholarship Recipients and Donors
Students at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) who received scholarships this year had an opportunity to show their gratitude during the 16th annual NIACC Foundation Scholarship Recognition Luncheon held at the Muse Norris Conference Center on Thursday, October 31, 2019. “This is an important tradition that allows scholarship recipients the opportunity to personally thank […]
Sukup Manufacturing Co. and Mason City Clinic Proudly Present Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Sukup Manufacturing Co. and Mason City Clinic proudly present Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019. Best Selling Christmas Artist of all Time and Record-Setting Tour is coming to Mason City! Do you remember the […]
Winners Announced at the 2019 NIACC Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on October 29, 2019 at a special recognition event at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Entrepreneurs and businesses across North Iowa were invited to apply for four awards categories: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with IowaWORKS 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, do market research, review different types of business ownership, and learn how to […]
The NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series Proudly Presents Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers
The NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series proudly presents Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8th, 2019. Kris Kristofferson has been making things happen his entire life. Born in Texas and raised in a military family, he was a Golden […]
Lacey Huisman and Michele Johnson recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center October Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Lacey Huisman and Michele Johnson of Petunias & Pixie Dust as the October 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month. Lacey Huisman and Michele Johnson are flipping the script for rural retail with Petunias & Pixie Dust, an online boutique and […]
Candi Karsjens joins the NIACC Pappajohn Center as Director of Innovation & Acceleration
MASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to welcome Candi Karsjens as Director of Innovation & Acceleration. Candi will be responsible for providing business consulting and accelerator services to start-up companies and existing small businesses in all phases of business who are in need of funding, management […]
RSVP Partners with Catholic Charities
RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for people 55 and older, is collaborating with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque to recruit volunteers to serve with their Jail & Prison Ministry program. The Jail & Prison Ministry (JPM) program is a community re-entry program for ex-offenders recently released from jail or prison. Ex-offenders […]
Think Pink Night Raises Funds for Mercy – North Iowa supporting Breast Health
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) volleyball team will host its 11th Annual Think Pink night on Thursday, October 24. The Trojans will host the Wartburg Junior Varsity team at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 (free for cancer survivors). “Think Pink has been a platform to get our young women involved in giving […]
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Proudly Presents Gary Schoeniger, co-author of the NIACC Common Read Who Owns The Ice House?
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center proudly presents Gary Schoeniger, author of the 2019 NIACC Common Read Who Owns the Ice House? at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019. This presentation is part of the 2019-2020 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. Gary Schoeniger has emerged […]
Henkel Construction Company and KIMT-TV Proudly Present The Price Is Right Live
Henkel Construction Company and KIMT-TV proudly present The Price Is Right Live at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 25th, 2019. This presentation is part of the 2019-2020 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives […]
Finalists Announced for NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards
MASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on October 29, 2019. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities in North Iowa a great place to work […]
NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute To Hold Free Class on Mental Health First Aid
The Lifelong Learning Institute at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will hold a class discussing “Mental Health First Aid” on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 from 10:00am-12:00pm in the Muse Norris Conference Center on the NIACC campus. Robert Lincoln will be the instructor of this free class. During Session One you will […]
Principal Financial Group Foundation Proudly Presents The Reminders
Principal Financial Group Foundation proudly presents The Reminders at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. This presentation is part of the 2019-2020 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. The Reminders are a hip-hop duo that promotes positive vibes with family-oriented music. Their thoughtful lyrics […]