NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 19-23. The academy is offered annually and free to all high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Participants receive a $500 NIACC scholarship sponsored by John Pappajohn. This year’s academy included 15 participating high school students. […]
NIACC Receives Integrated Education and Training Grant
NIACC’s Adult Education & Literacy Program was recently awarded an Integrated Education and Training grant by the Iowa Department of Education. The grant is designed to provide classes that combine specific career training activities with basic skills instruction in math and literacy related to that field. According to the Iowa Department of Education, the overall […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
Volunteers throughout North Central Iowa were honored for their years of service to their communities during RSVP’s annual Volunteer Celebration on June 1. RSVP of North Central Iowa staff presented 35 Outstanding Volunteer Awards to individuals who volunteer in the four counties RSVP serves: Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Winnebago and Worth. The volunteers honored serve in […]
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 […]
Drake Returns to NIACC!
A Mason City native, Dr. Janet Ahlman McMahill, is the driving force behind a new leadership development degree coming to the NIACC campus this fall. The program is the result of collaborative planning with NIACC President Steve Schulz and Drake professors experienced with “just-in-time” college courses. Starting in the fall, Drake will offer a 30-credit […]
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY GRADUATION HELD AT NIACC
The 2017 High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED®) graduation ceremony was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 in the Activity Center on the NIACC campus. Four student speakers shared their journeys with the guests, and the NIACC Foundation also awarded NIACC scholarships to top-scoring graduates. A reception for graduates, families, friends, and supporters […]
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 […]
NIACC Extreme Makeover: College Edition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Leah Bormann and Cody Whitehurst, both of Mason City; 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 2017-18 school year. Bormann was excited to be selected as one of the winners. “This is an amazing […]
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 […]
NIACC Recognized over 550 Graduates at Commencement
During the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 5, over 550 graduates were awarded 615 Degrees, diplomas and certificates. Several Honors and Awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2017 represented 8 countries, 11 states, and 90 Iowa communities. (*Midyear Graduate) Albia Matthew Alan Baker Alexander James Richard Storr Allison […]
NIACC 2017 GRADUATION PRESS RELEASE – HONORS
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) graduates were recognized during the May 5, 2017, commencement. Special Honors and Awards include: HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES (Graduates earning all A’s at NIACC) Evan E. Applegate, Clear Lake Kendall E. Cornick, Mason City Janice S. Nierling, Mason City Elizabeth M. Ouverson, Mason City Brady R. Ott, Greene Adriana […]
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 […]
NIACC Announces 20th Anniversary 2017 – 2018 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
The 20th Anniversary Season for the 2017 – 2018 Performing Arts and Leadership series was announced today at North Iowa Area Community College on Tuesday, May 2nd. “Oh, What a Night – each and every night with the Performing Arts and Leadership Series at NIACC,” said Elizabeth Gales, Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and […]
NIACC Graduation Commencement May 5
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement: May 5, 2017 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 5:45 p.m. # # # Ref # 6131 […]