2025 Venture School Applications Open
Applications Now Open for Spring 2025 Cohort North Iowa entrepreneurs are achieving success with the assistance of the NIACC Pappajohn Center cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School. Venture School is the premiere business training program in Iowa, emphasizing real-world entrepreneurship and innovation based on a leading-edge curriculum. Participants learn to overcome the chaos […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins 2024 InnoVenture Iowa Challenge
Billie Asmus of Hampton wins $100,000 Top Prize at Pitch Competition Billie Asmus of Hampton, IA won the top prize at the 2024 InnoVenture Challenge on Thursday, December 5. The InnoVenture Challenge invites the best and brightest Iowa entrepreneurs to participate in a pitch competition where three early-stage startup companies compete on-stage for a winner-take-all […]
NIACC Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The NIACC athletic department has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class, which will be the sixth class in school history. A total of three former standout student-athletes, a national championship team, a former coach and a current coach who has broadcasted NIACC athletics at KGLO for several years make up the Class of 2025. […]
First FAA Test Completed at NIACC Testing Center
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is proud to announce a significant milestone: the first student has successfully completed their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification test at the newly established FAA Testing Center on campus. This marks the launch of a valuable new service for students and aviation professionals in the North Iowa region. On […]
NIACC Joins GivingTuesday for the First Time to Support Campus Food Pantry
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to join GivingTuesday, the global movement of generosity, for the first time this year, spotlighting an essential campus resource: the NIACC Food Pantry. Located in the Foundation suite and open to the NIACC community, the Food Pantry provides vital support to those experiencing food insecurity. Each month, […]
NIACC Launches Before the Bell Academy: Fast-Track Your Future in Education
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Before the Bell Education Academy, a program designed to help individuals start or transition into a rewarding career in education—quickly and affordably. With the Paraeducator Certificate program, participants will step into the classroom as soon as they begin, gaining hands-on experience […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Compete in Venture School Launch Day Competition
$3,700 in Prizes Awarded to Local Startups MASON CITY, Iowa— The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday November 14, 2024. The NIACC Fall 2024 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their […]
NIACC Unveils New Tagline: Future, Found.
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new tagline, Future, Found. This powerful phrase reflects NIACC’s commitment to being a place where students, faculty, and the community come together to forge meaningful paths to success. Future, Found reflects NIACC’s dedication to helping students uncover their academic and career […]
NIACC To Offer ESL Classes in Lake Mills
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to partner with the Lake Mills Library and offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Lake Mills. This program is specifically designed for adults 18 and older whose first language is not English, aiming to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a […]
Winners Announced at the 2024 NIACC Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala
The 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on October 3, 2024 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, Student Entrepreneur of the Year, […]
Finalists Announced for NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on Thursday October 3, 2024. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will celebrate the remarkable journey of the Pappajohn Center, showcase the achievements of North Iowa’s outstanding entrepreneurs, and honor the […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins First Place at the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
Billie Asmus of Hampton, IA won First Place at the 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition on Thursday, August 22, 2024. From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State University in Ames. The ceremony began with remarks […]
The Book of Mormon Single Tickets Go On Sale August 14
The producers ofthe national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, and NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series announced that single tickets will go on sale August 14 at 9am. THE BOOK OF MORMON plays in Mason City for a limited engagement on May 4, 2025 at the […]
2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala to be held on October 3, 2024
Legacy Award to be presented to Stellar Industries, Inc. The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at NIACC. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place to work and live. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will share […]
Venture School Helps North Iowa Entrepreneurs Succeed: Applications Now Open for Fall 2024 Cohort
North Iowa entrepreneurs are achieving success with the assistance of the NIACC Pappajohn Center cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School. Venture School is the premiere business training program in Iowa, emphasizing real-world entrepreneurship and innovation based on a leading-edge curriculum. Participants learn to overcome the chaos and uncertainty of creating new ventures by […]