NIACC recognized over 825 Graduates at Commencement
During the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 3, over 825 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 980 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2018-19 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards were also presented.NIACC’s Class of 2019 represents 14 countries, 10 states and 96 Iowa communities.AlexanderTori Lynn CiaramitaroAshlynn Sue McCallumNadia […]
NIACC awarded $300,000 grant from National Science Foundation for robotics
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) was recently awarded its first National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This $300,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant will be used over the next three years to embed new robotics technology into its manufacturing programs. NIACC will be introducing and testing a new National Coalition of Certifications Centers (NC3) credential […]
NIACC Graduation Commencement May 3
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement: May 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the NIACC Gymnasium.A Graduation Reception for graduates, friends, and family will be held prior to Commencement from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in Muse Norris Conference Center.Doors to the gymnasium open at 5:30 p.m.NIACC will live stream the commencement ceremony on the NIACC […]
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 10-14, 2019. With generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for the students participating. YEA is now entering […]
North Iowans Join NIACC Foundation Board of Directors
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors:Bill Paulus of Garner is the Market President of Reliance State Bank. He is a 1980 graduate of NIACC and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Agricultural Business from Buena Vista […]
Choral Society to Present Annual Spring Concert
The North Iowa Choral Society presents its Annual Spring Concert, “Music Lives,” on Friday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium. The audition-only SATB choral ensemble is under the direction of Linda Ferjak and accompanied by Nathan Elsbernd. The ensemble, which is sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College, has […]
NIACC Pathways to Success Honored 71 Student Leaders
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) recognized 71 student leaders at the 29th annual Pathways to Success luncheon held April 5th in the Muse-Norris Conference Center at NIACC. Honorees were nominated by NIACC faculty and staff for their academic achievement, positive attitude, character, teamwork, and ability to inspire others. The event also featured a keynote […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering 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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Tom and Lorraine Winterink of Red Cedar Lodge recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center April Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Tom and Lorraine Winterink of Red Cedar Lodge as the April 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month.Red Cedar Lodge began with a walkthrough of an overgrown farm where Tom Winterink used to play as a child. The property had recently […]
North Iowa Symphony Orchestra to Present Spring Concert
The North Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) concludes its season on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 PM in the North Iowa Community Auditorium with another concert designed to appeal to all ages and musical tastes.From the beauty of the string section playing the music of Handel and Holst to the boisterous energy of the full orchestra […]
The NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series Proudly Presents Something Rotten!
The Performing Arts and Leadership Series proudly presents Something Rotten! at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. This presentation is part of the 2018-2019 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.This hilarious new musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck […]
Extreme Makeover: Win a Free Year of College at NIACC
For 13 years, North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has been providing adult students with an opportunity to return to college at no cost. It’s a unique makeover that changes lives.Extreme Makeover: College Edition is a contest where two lucky winners receive an entire year of free tuition, textbooks and more. “This is an amazing way […]
RSVP Honors Volunteers for Giving Back During National Volunteer Week
Communities throughout North Central Iowa are stronger thanks to the time and talent shared by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers. RSVP of North Central Iowa is honored to recognize its members and highlight the wonderful work they do to fulfill needs and address problems in their communities during this year’s National Volunteer Week, […]
NIACC To Hold D-Day Presentation on April 11
North Iowa Area Community College will offer a presentation about D-Day on Thursday, April 11, at the NIACC Beem Center, Room 200 from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. The presentation is sponsored by NIACC’s Lifelong Learning Institute and the public is invited to attend free of charge, no registration is required. The class will be […]
Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel Recognizes RSVP Volunteers
On National Service Recognition Day, April 2nd, 2019 Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel joined more than 5,200 local leaders across the country in a nationwide effort to recognize the positive impact of national service, to thank those who serve, and to encourage more citizens to give back to their communities.In honor of National Service Recognition […]