NIACC and UNI Establish Articulation Agreement to Enhance PTA and Kinesiology Education Pathways
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) have recently developed an articulation agreement that will provide NIACC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students with a seamless pathway to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UNI. The agreement also offers UNI Kinesiology students an efficient route to obtaining a PTA […]
North Iowa Students Compete at NIACC Everyday Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Everyday Entrepreneur Pitch Competition on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Everyday Entrepreneur Program is sponsored in conjunction with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), helping to provide access to entrepreneurial education and funding for students to take their businesses from an idea to a thriving […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Recognized Billie Asmus of Repaint Studios as the February 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC were proud to announce Billie Asmus of Repaint Studios in Hampton, IA as the February 2025 Entrepreneur of the Month.As the founder and CEO of Repaint Studios, Billie Asmus is revolutionizing the painting and home DIY industry with her eco-friendly invention, the Repaint Tray. […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts IDEA Camp for Middle School Students
The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center held the inaugural IDEA Camp for middle school students on Presidents’ Day, Monday February 17, 2025.28 students from 12 schools across North Iowa attended IDEA Camp where they put into practice life’s key skills: innovation, discovery, entrepreneurship, and achievement. This hands-on program guides young innovators […]
North Iowans Join NIACC Foundation Board of Directors
At its December 2024 meeting, the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation elected five new members to its Board of Directors. Their terms officially began in January 2025.Hunter Callanan of Clear Lake is a long-time community advocate and volunteer. She attended Loras College and obtained a bachelor’s degree in public relations. Callanan has been […]
Ferch and Holmes Join NIACC Alumni Advisory Board
Jodie (May) Ferch ‘93 and Mary (Kruggel) Holmes ‘77 have joined the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Alumni Advisory Board.Jodie (May) Ferch of Austin, Minnesota, graduated from NIACC with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 1993. Ferch is a Registered Nurse with Mayo Clinic’s St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota and previously worked for […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host IDEA Camp for Middle School Students
Full Day Program on Presidents’ Day, February 17, 2025MASON CITY, IOWA – The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the IDEA Camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on Presidents’ Day, Monday February 17, 2025. The camp will run 8:30am to 3:30pm. Check-in begins at 8am. The camp will […]
NIACC Alumnus Zak Joundi to be Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
The public is invited to attend the NIACC Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus. The NIACC Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select group […]
NIACC To Offer ESL Classes in Hampton
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is excited to partner with La Luz Centro Cultural and offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Hampton. 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 supportive, […]
NIACC Announces 2024 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 1,002 individuals have been named to the 2024 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 95 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa, and 24 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
2025 Venture School Applications Open
Applications Now Open for Spring 2025 CohortNorth 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 […]
North Iowa Entrepreneur Wins 2024 InnoVenture Iowa Challenge
Billie Asmus of Hampton wins $100,000 Top Prize at Pitch CompetitionBillie 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 $100,000 […]
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. All of […]
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 November […]
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, […]